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Insight into the National Merit Scholarship Program

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The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual academic competition for high school juniors who take the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) and achieve qualifying scores. For example, UT Dallas covers the cost of tuition for National Merit Scholars for up to eight semesters.

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College Admissions: Where to Focus in the 10th Grade

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If you are keenly interested in the college process and motivated to get started, the spring semester of 10 th grade is a perfect time to begin exploring the world of college admissions. Using your score on this early test as a guide, begin to lay out a plan for your junior year of ACT or SAT testing.

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A Simplified College Application Timeline Every High Schooler Needs

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Junior Year – Fall (September to November) Take the PSAT. The PSAT, or Preliminary SAT, is a standardized test that gives you a sneak peek at what the SAT will be like. Plus, taking the PSAT puts you in the running for the National Merit Scholarship Program , which could help you earn some serious scholarship money for college.

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College Admissions Glossary of Terms

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An example of this might be that each student must take 2 natural science classes, 2 social science classes and 3 semesters of a language etc. Self-Reported Scores: This is when a student self-reports their test scores on the Common Application rather than sending their scores directly from the College Board or ACT.

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The College Admissions Lifecycle: A Guide Through High School

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Standardized Testing : Take the PSAT for practice. Test Preparation : Take SAT/ACT in your fall or spring semester. Request letters in spring semester before senior year rush. Extracurricular Focus : Start narrowing down activities to those that genuinely interest you, seeking leadership opportunities where possible.

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Acing the ACT: When to Shift from the SAT to the ACT?

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With many colleges reinstating requirements for standardized testing , it has become increasingly important to secure a strong SAT or ACT score for competitive college applications. Although the SAT is more popular than the ACT (the class of 2023 saw 1.9 million for the ACT), colleges don’t have a preference.

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Timeline for Taking the SAT or ACT

Brand College Consulting

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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