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Peterson's Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2024
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
Top Tier Admissions
JULY 22, 2024
As the school year approaches, it’s time to finalize your standardized test prep plan and mark your calendar with upcoming SAT and ACT test dates. Here’s a tip: Take both SAT and ACT practice tests under simulated conditions, score them, and then use our SAT to ACT converter to determine your stronger test!
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BestColleges
MARCH 8, 2024
Starting in fall 2024, Brown University will require students to submit SAT or ACT scores. The university's announcement also includes news on its Early Decision and legacy admissions policies, both of which they'll maintain, at least for now. Brown admits that legacy admissions hampers efforts to promote student diversity.
Spark Admissions
APRIL 11, 2023
In March 2023, Columbia University announced that it would permanently drop the SAT/ACT requirement for undergraduate admissions. Since then, the vast majority have extended their temporary test-optional policies on an annual basis, with a few notable exceptions. So, what does this mean for your college admissions process?
Spark Admissions
APRIL 11, 2023
In March 2023, Columbia University announced that it would permanently drop the SAT/ACT requirement for undergraduate admissions. Since then, the vast majority have extended their temporary test-optional policies on an annual basis, with a few notable exceptions. So, what does this mean for your college admissions process?
BestColleges
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Dartmouth researchers found SAT and ACT scores can help identify high-achieving, under-resourced students since the college looks at scores in context to where a student is from. Researchers considered applicants' SAT/ACT scores, high school GPAs, other admissions indicators, and demographics data from 2017-2022.
ACM College Consulting
MAY 3, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions, one question continues to perplex students, parents AND counselors: Should students take the SAT? Students should research the admissions policies and data of the schools on their list. Last summer, more than 1900 colleges were test optional, test-free or test-blind.
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