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ACT and SAT Scores Decline Year After Year

Peterson's Blog

ACT and SAT scores decline across the U.S. Standardized tests, like the SAT and ACT, are used to determine academic readiness and skills for entering university. Current Data on ACT & SAT Scores Decline ACT —In 2024, average ACT composite scores were 19.4 compared to 19.5 1024 2023 19.5

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Test Optional: Should You Take the SAT or ACT?

ACM College Consulting

In the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions, one question continues to perplex students, parents AND counselors: Should students take the SAT? Another factor to take into consideration is if SAT or ACT scores are required to be eligible for certain scholarships. So, to SAT or not to SAT?

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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. Students who submitted test scores during the university's test-optional period performed better academically than non-submitters, with an average GPA 0.86

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Maximizing Your Child's Potential: A Parent's Guide to SAT/ACT Preparation

Princeton College Consulting

As your child enters their sophomore or junior year of high school, you may find yourself at the crossroads of an important decision: when and how to help them best prepare for the SAT or ACT.

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Bright Futures Requirements: SAT, ACT, GPA – 2024

College Transitions

As you begin your college search, the financial realities might come into sharper relief—leading to a particular interest in colleges that offer full-ride scholarships or opportunities for merit aid.

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North Carolina State ACT Scores: Full Breakdown

Next Admit College Admissions Blog

North Carolina State University (NC State), a strong research institution located in Raleigh, NC, sets specific expectations for applicants regarding ACT scores. In this article, we will dive into the NC State ACT scores and requirements. What is the average ACT score at NC State? What is the average ACT Math score at NC State?

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University of Texas at Austin Reinstates SAT/ACT Requirement

BestColleges

The University of Texas at Austin will require applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores beginning next fall. Adding to the growing list of top schools reinstating standardized test requirements, the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) will require students to submit SAT or ACT scores beginning next fall.

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