Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

This week, Yale announced that they will require testing but that they are flexible on which type of testing, SAT, ACT, AP, or IB exam score. Yale has said if you want to submit AP scores in lieu of SAT or ACT scores they would like to see all of them. Perhaps not surprisingly, demand for SAT and ACT testing has been rising.

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Brand College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The PSAT will be given to area high school juniors (and younger students in some districts) on Wednesday, October 16. Do Colleges Care About the PSAT? The PSAT is not used directly by colleges and universities when they make their college admissions decisions. But does this test really matter? Should you take it seriously?

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Did Your Student Just Receive PSAT Scores? This One’s for You: Everyone has questions about PSAT scores when they come out each December, and I am here with answers for you. What Is the PSAT? Most high schools offer the PSAT to juniors as part of the National Merit Scholar (NMS) search process. How Is the PSAT Scored?

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Updated December 2022 Did Your Student Just Receive PSAT Scores? This One’s for You: Everyone has questions about PSAT scores when they come out each December, and I am here with answers for you. What Is the PSAT? Most high schools offer the PSAT to juniors as part of the National Merit Scholar (NMS) search process.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 18, 2025

Clark Scholars Program Acceptance Rate Anson L. Clark Scholars Program Acceptance Rate The Anson L. But with only 12 spots up for grabs, the acceptance rate is painfully slim, sitting at less than 3%. Youll need to submit at least one score reportPSAT, PACT, SAT, or ACT all work. What Is the Anson L. Test scores.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 28, 2025

The college admissions process is a multi-year journey that begins in freshman year and culminates with college acceptance in senior year. Standardized Testing : Take the PSAT for practice. Test Preparation : Take SAT/ACT in your fall or spring semester. Quality of involvement matters more than quantity.

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Brand College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

The SAT and the ACT are very different college entrance exams and most colleges are now accepting both. This has led to most students taking both the SAT and the ACT tests, although that is not required or suggested by many professionals in the college admissions field. When should my child take the SAT or ACT?

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Peterson's Blog

APRIL 8, 2025

Strong scores on exams like the SAT and ACT can impact college applications and scholarship opportunities, making them more competitive candidates.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 8, 2024

PSAT and Pre-ACT Many sophomores take the PSAT or the Pre-ACT through school. This will give you a good baseline idea of what your future SAT or ACT scores might be. Test Prep You’ll most likely take the SAT and/or ACT in the spring of your junior year. You may have a baseline score from the PSAT or Pre-ACT.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

A few CTK tips to consider: Tip # 1: Don’t commit until you are ready (and before the enrollment deadline) For the schools where you have been accepted, don’t let all those emails, glossy pamphlets, and stickers from colleges pressure you into making a commitment before you are ready. Watch this space as events develop.

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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. The PSAT will still be the qualifying exam for the National Merit scholarship (the NMSQT). How Do I Know When to Take the SAT or ACT?

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Schools like Philips Academy Andover, for example, have single-digit acceptance rates. The Independent School Entrance Exam ( ISEE ) is an equivalent test, more often used for private elementary schools but also accepted by high schools. You should also gather information about each school’s selectivity.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 3, 2023

What is the acceptance rate at Harvard? What SAT or ACT scores do I need to get into Harvard? If you are wondering how to get into Harvard, achieving top scores on the SAT or ACT might provide your application with an edge while it is being considered. You can and should take the PSAT in your sophomore year.

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CTK College Coach

MAY 2, 2024

Here is what I advise you to keep top of mind as you plan the coming months: When to Begin Preparing for the SAT or ACT If a student has completed Algebra 2 by the end of sophomore year and plans to take the SAT or ACT, the summer before junior year is the right time to make a plan and register for testing for fall.

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College Essay Guy

JULY 26, 2024

Each year, less than five percent of applicants are accepted into the program. For the PSAT: MIT recommends that you have scores of 740 or higher in Math and 700 or higher in EBRW. For applicants who have taken the ACT: Ideally, have a Math score of 33 or higher and an English/Science/Reading score of 34 or higher.

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Bright Futures Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

One of the greatest aspects of the Birkman is its emphasis on self-acceptance. And by that, we mean you should start studying for the ACT and/or SAT. . While it is true that not all colleges require ACT or SAT test scores anymore, do yourself a favor and take them anyways. Register For Spring SAT and ACT.

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Princeton College Consulting

AUGUST 6, 2019

The three standardized tests most commonly with the admissions process are the PSAT, the SAT, and the ACT. It can be difficult to determine whether it’s better to take the SAT or ACT. Should I retake the SAT or ACT? Which standardized tests should I take, when should I take them, and what do they mean?

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Discovery College Consulting

MAY 10, 2023

Additionally, the PSAT will go digital in October of this year. Discovery College Consulting has always encouraged students to take a practice SAT (or PSAT) and a practice ACT, and that advice won’t change with the introduction of the digital SAT. Starting in March 2024, students in the U.S.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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. In addition, the format of the questions on Khan does not mimic those on the digital PSAT, so this is an imperfect though useful resource.

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CTK College Coach

AUGUST 31, 2022

Here are my top five tips: 1) Prepare well and early for standardized (SAT and ACT) tests. NB: Certain schools have reverted to requiring the ACT or SAT (or never went test optional): MIT, public schools in Florida, and the top public schools in Georgia. How do I know which test to take– SAT or ACT? So what do I tell my own son?

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

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. In addition, the format of the questions on Khan does not mimic those on the digital PSAT, so this is an imperfect though useful resource.

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Berkeley² Academy

JUNE 14, 2024

If not, start by listing out where you attend high school, your GPA, class rank, and SAT/ACT score. Is your SAT score below the range for accepted students at schools you are applying to? Are you a rising junior looking to score well on the SAT or PSAT this coming fall? Are you lacking volunteering experience?

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 17, 2022

Regular Decision Acceptance Rates (Created by Jennie Kent and Jeff Levy ). ConvertYourScore.org – Our SAT-ACT conversion tool, which features important information about the SAT and ACT and the key ways in which the SAT and ACT differ, is the Internet’s most popular conversion tool and information site.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Pros of applying for college as a junior Potential to get into college earlier and begin planning for the future Leave high school one year in advance Of course, these pros are only relevant if you get accepted. Winter and spring of your junior year Take the ACT or SAT for the first time or second time to increase your score.

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2023

The Test-Optional Movement and How it Affects You Should I Take the ACT or SAT or Neither One? If a student has not already taken a practice SAT or ACT, this is a good time to do so. When Should I Take the SAT or ACT? Schedule a 20 minute mini-admissions consult with me for guidance selecting your junior year coursework.

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College Essay Guy

JULY 6, 2023

million high school students who take the PSAT). and have already been accepted at a college, university, or technical school in Maryland, you are eligible for this scholarship! You’ll need to submit your high school transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, two letters of recommendation, and a copy of your college acceptance letter.

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College Essay Guy

JULY 14, 2024

Test scores (optional but strongly encouraged) : official scores from at least one standardized test, including SAT I, PSAT, ACT, AP, or ACT Aspire/PLAN Extracurricular activities : information about your extracurricular activities and passions outside of regular academic coursework (similar to the activities section on college applications).

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

TESTING PRACTICE AND PREP FOR THE PSAT: You take it in October, and it helps you qualify for National Merit if you score high enough. PRACTICE AND PREP FOR THE ACT and SAT: Take a couple of practice tests and see which one feels better to you and which one you score higher on. SAT/ACT TESTS: Finish up any testing you have left to do.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Colleges have access to a document called a School Profile, which lists all of the courses your school offers, as well as other useful information such as where students are accepted to college and school graduation requirements and philosophy. If your school offers the PSAT to grade 9 and 10 students, you should take it.

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