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Is the ACT About to Dethrone the SAT?

Top Tier Admissions

In the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions, the ACT has made bold moves to redefine its role and stay ahead of the competition, particularly the Digital SAT. New changes announced to the ACT will not only make it more popular but could also challenge the dominance of the Digital SAT. Here’s why.

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ACT Changes Ahead: Shorter Test, No Required Science Section

BestColleges

Students will have the option to take the science portion of the ACT, similar to the optional writing portion. The new ACT will roll out online in spring 2025 and in school in spring 2026. The science section requirement is being removed from the ACT, and the test will be shorter to be more flexible and manageable for students.

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Coming Soon: Major Changes to the ACT

Discovery College Consulting

Not only are today’s high school students being affected by frequent changes in colleges’ testing policies (as described in a recent blog post ), they also have another upcoming change to contend with: next year, the ACT will switch to a digital format, in addition to undergoing other alterations.

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Big Changes to the ACT: What Students Need to Know

HelloCollege

The ACT is undergoing major changes. Earlier this week, the CEO of ACT, Janet Goodwin, announced plans to adapt the test to better meet the needs of students and educators, namely through increased flexibility and a shorter test. Shorter Test Duration The new ACT will be significantly shorter in both time and the number of questions.

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Stanford’s Acceptance Rate Continues to Drop

Ivy Central

The acceptance rates of Stanford University's Class of 2024, Class of 2025, and the Class of 2026 portray the changing landscape of admissions at Stanford. According to Stanford University's 2022-2023 Common Data Set, the undergraduate acceptance rate for the Class of 2026 hit a historic low of 3.68%.

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4 Georgia Universities Reinstate SAT/ACT Requirement

BestColleges

Augusta University, Georgia State University, Georgia Southern University, and Kennesaw State University will reinstate SAT and ACT requirements starting in the fall of 2026. It goes into effect beginning with those applying in the fall of 2026, further out than other universities reinstating the policy.

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Reflecting on the Changing Landscape of MIT’s College Admissions and Acceptance Rate

Ivy Central

MIT admissions officers observed a decrease in the number of applications from the 33,796 applications received for the Class of 2026. for the Class of 2026. The middle 50% SAT scores for admitted students were 790-800 for Math and 730-780 for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. MIT received a total of 26,914 applications.