SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 17, 2023

Here are our six steps to making an SAT Ⓡ study plan. Step 1 - take a full-length practice test to identify what you want to work on. Incorporate timing practice into your study plan as well. Get more SAT Ⓡ exam tips on our blog. Here are our six steps to crafting an SAT Ⓡ study plan. But never fear!

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SSA Online College Prep

JUNE 8, 2023

SAT scores on different tests can be compared , even if one test is “easy” and one is “hard.” The College Board controls for the differences in the tests, making sure that each test is distributed across a bell curve. They do this by changing the raw to scaled score conversion tables for each test.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 5, 2023

We recently posted our Top Tips for Acing any School Exam and now we bring you our top tips for acing any standardized test! STUDY EFFICIENTLY FOR STANDARDIZED EXAMS When preparing for the ACT, SAT, AP exams, SSAT/ISEE, or any other standardized test, the best approach is… you guessed it: to start early and with a strategy !

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Berkeley² Academy

JANUARY 18, 2024

Out with the old, in with the new: From March 2024 and onward, the SAT will be entirely digital. Many students mistakenly believe this new digital SAT will be “easier,” but be wary of this mindset. On the device, you will need to download Bluebook, the platform used for the digital SAT.

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Admissions.Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

You’ve likely heard that College Board is shifting the SAT to a digital format, and the transition has already begun. But questions abound: When the digital SAT will be fully available? How have the first international tests fared? What will the change mean to future test-takers? The SAT will be fully digital in the U.S.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In March 2024, the SAT will officially go digital in the U.S. (it it has been a digital test internationally since March 2023!) This transition has brought about changes in how students prepare for and take the test. HOW TO ACE THE DIGITAL SAT 1. Always simulate test taking conditions as best you can!

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 26, 2023

The new digital SAT launches this spring for all international students and NEXT spring in the U.S. I’m sure you can imagine the questions we’ve been receiving on how best to prepare. In reality, though, the skills you’ve been honing are precisely the skills you’ll need to ace the digital SAT. Let’s dig in.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 15, 2024

Regardless of your reasons for considering law school and a legal career, it’s never too early or too late to starting thinking about how to best position yourself for the law school admissions process. Law is a writing and reading-centered profession. In 2010 , a study of U.S. Today’s law school applicants are different. Publications?

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Eastern Daylight Time in the United States I plan to live broadcast here a deep dive conversation with test-preparation expert Brian W. president of BWS Education , who is also the author of Barron’s Digital SAT Study Guide Premium 2024 , which is now available. I’m excited to announced that on August 8, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 10, 2024

Who you are outside of the classroom and beyond how you score on tests are supportive aspects that augment your application, but you cannot get into Mich as an international student without outstanding grades. They also want to see a clear academic trajectory, so let’s break down what this looks like in practice.

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Testing Tips and Timeline for High School Juniors (Class of 2025) October - Taking the PSAT Most high school juniors in the US will take the PSAT on or around October 11. It is meant to be a warm-up to the real test, and it is! Bluebook software that students can practice on ahead of time on College Board’s site.

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Marks Education

APRIL 18, 2023

Starting in March 2024, the SAT is switching to a shorter, denser, computer-adaptive online test, replacing the current paper version of the SAT. For more information on the new version of the test, check out our blog on the new digital SAT ( LINK ). What does this mean for test takers in the United States?

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Berkeley² Academy

JULY 7, 2023

Although , many schools no longer require standardized testing scores , the SAT and ACT are still very important components of your college application. There are many ways that the SAT and ACT factor into your profile as an applicant. Do you have a summer internship or research opportunity?

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DC College Counseling

MARCH 12, 2024

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK FIRST DIGITAL SAT ADMINISTRATION TAKES PLACE The first official (non-pilot) nationwide administration of the digital SAT took place on Saturday , and reports from students have been pretty positive so far! I’m so glad it went well!

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SSA Online College Prep

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Do colleges prefer the SAT over the ACT ? Is the ACT easier than the SAT? Are SAT and ACT questions in order of difficulty ? Can I only take the SAT or ACT during my junior year ? Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! Myth #1: Colleges prefer the SAT over the ACT This is false!

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Whether you’re a high school junior preparing for the March 9th Digital SAT or a curious parent eager to understand the competitive landscape of higher education, we want to shed light on the numbers that (still) carry significant weight in the world of college admissions. SAT Tutoring Stressed about the SAT?

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Standardized tests allow schools to compare the skills of students from different academic backgrounds. The SAT and ACT are used for undergraduate admissions, while the GRE is used for graduate programs. However, preparing for standardized tests takes time and money, and many applicants' scores are too low to help them.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

With Dartmouth now requiring test scores, will the test optional trend reverse? As we round the bend on the middle of the year, many juniors are taking the ACT or SAT– or wondering whether they should in this largely test-optional world. Sophomores looking ahead to fall testing are starting to prep.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

With Dartmouth and Yale now requiring test scores, will the test optional trend reverse? A March 2024 Update As we head deep into the middle of the school year, many juniors are taking the ACT or SAT– or wondering whether they should in this largely test-optional world.

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Take time to study for and take the SAT or ACT ! Read more about the SAT on our blog ! Here are 5 things to do during junior year to best prep yourself for college applications and admissions. Study for the SAT and/or the ACT Junior year is the best time to start taking standardized tests for college.

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Strategic College Consulting

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

While admissions officers look for a variety of factors to choose whether or not to accept you into their programs, one of the most important are your SAT or ACT test scores. A question we hear from a lot of our one-on-one students: which test is right for them? Do Some Colleges Prefer the SAT or ACT?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

A guide to the standardized test that determines National Merit and prepares students for the SAT. If you’re the parent of a high school senior, your child is likely focusing on the ACT or SAT , the standardized tests that are a crucial part of college admissions. Is it really just preparation for the SAT?

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 22, 2023

They do not study the trends or have a comprehensive methodology for monitoring the most up-to-date college admissions practices. Starting Earlier When it comes to college planning and college admissions, time is the best friend you have.

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Peterson's Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Having higher test scores is one of the best ways to gain admission into your dream college and possibly even obtaining highly sought-after scholarship money. These are just three reasons why test prep is incredibly important! These are just three reasons why test prep is incredibly important! We can’t stress this enough!

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 27, 2024

The international students on campus have access to the best funded Academic Resource Center in the country, which would give you access to peer tutors, learning specialists, and faculty partnerships. Connecticut College is a small liberal arts college along the Thames River — in New London, Connecticut, to be clear, not England.

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CTK College Coach

MAY 24, 2023

It’s True: the SAT Is Going Digital. If you are going to be a junior next school year (Class of 2025), you are in the trial year for the new digital SAT because the College Board announced last year that it would be moving the SAT to a digital, adaptive format for spring 2024. When Does the New SAT Format Take Effect?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Continue reading to discover the Boston University acceptance rate, the Boston University average GPA, and how your child can boost their BU admissions odds. Founded in 1839, Boston University offers over 300 academic programs, top undergraduate research opportunities, and prestigious global recognition. And after Boston University?

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Anna Ivey Consulting

JANUARY 16, 2023

Which Standardized Tests to Take and When Love ‘em or hate ‘em, standardized tests like the SAT or ACT are still a major part of the college admissions process at some colleges. And a small number of colleges are test-blind; those college won’t look at your test scores even if you have them. And they are fluid!

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Taking the PSAT is a great way to get used to standardized testing before the SAT! Read more about the SAT on our blog ! Read more about the SAT on our blog ! Here are 5 things to do during sophomore year to best prep yourself for college applications and admissions. Look for a summer job or class !

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SSA Online College Prep

AUGUST 17, 2023

You are shooting for 80 hours of SAT prep before you start to see reliable score improvements. This is Step 8 of Alyssa the SAT Expert’s 9 Steps to Forming an SAT Prep Habit series. Read the rest. Because if I knew I was not going to have an audition anytime soon, did it matter if I practiced that day?

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 19, 2024

While these exams may still seem distant, beginning your preparation now is the key to a strong performance and alleviating test anxiety and stress. Your AP scores are not just a way to place into advanced coursework or test out of requirements in college, they are also a pivotal asset in college admissions. You’re not alone.

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Marks Education

APRIL 19, 2023

You may have heard that the College Board is changing the SAT from its current paper version to a purely digital and adaptive version. What does this change mean for you, the test taker? The new format means fewer practice materials and reliable sources of information, but don’t worry. When is the SAT Changing?

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HelloCollege

JULY 12, 2023

We all know that standardized test scores and grades are both important metrics that colleges use during the college admissions process. In this blog, we’ll explore if whether grades or test scores are a better predictor of college success. Another study showed that grades were a better predictor of graduation rates than test scores.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Seniors, are you waiting for college admissions decisions? It’s been another wild ride for 2024 high school seniors, and we’re only halfway through the admissions cycle. Use this as an opportunity to talk with current students and visit campuses to learn more ahead of the May enrollment deadlines.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 8, 2024

What’s the best way to maximize the time you have available while still managing to submit your completed application early on in the application cycle? Suggested reading: How to Get Into Law School: The Ultimate Guide ) - Part 2: Law school application timeline (2024-2025) If you decide you do want to go to law school, then you need a plan.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Is the LSAT really that hard? Learn why the LSAT is so challenging and what strategies you can use to earn a top score Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Why is the LSAT so challenging? Part 3: How to ace the LSAT Part 4: Should you take the LSAT online or in person? How difficult is it to get a good LSAT score ? Your guide is on its way.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Explore the top-ranked computer science colleges, including average GPAs and strategies to boost your admissions odds What are the best colleges for computer science? So, if your child is interested in this rapidly growing field, what are the best computer science colleges for them to attend? Your guide is on its way.

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