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. This month, Peterson’s will be offering an ACT and SAT special , six months of test prep for $135—99 dollars off, so that students can walk into their test confidently.

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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. Not sure which test is your forte? In an ideal world, we recommend beginning one-on-one test prep a few months ahead of your scheduled test date.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 13, 2025

The ACT (American College Testing) is one of the most critical standardized tests for students aiming to gain admission to colleges and universities in the United States. Understanding how to calculate your ACT score is essential for evaluating your performance and improving your chances of getting into your desired institution.

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Peterson's Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Reflection helps us redefine and make sense of our experiences—offering valuable insights for personal growth, making it an unexpected ACT test prep tool. In the ACT, success isn’t just about what you know, but how well you apply it. What did you struggle with during the test, or which skills were harder for you to use?

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HelloCollege

MARCH 13, 2025

Navigating the world of college admissions tests can feel like deciphering an enigmatic code, especially when trying to decide between the SAT and the ACT. Both tests play a pivotal role in college admissions, serving as a benchmark for assessing a student’s readiness for college-level work.

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PrepScholar

MAY 30, 2023

If you're thinking of hiring a private tutor or enrolling in a local class for your SAT or ACT studying, take a moment to consider whether an online prep class might be right for you. To help you make an informed decision about your prep, we're providing you with a list of the six biggest pros and cons of online SAT and ACT classes.

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HelloCollege

JULY 17, 2024

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. The core ACT, which includes English, reading, and math, will be just two hours.

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Discovery College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

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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Peterson's Blog

JANUARY 14, 2025

Unlock Students Potential: Introducing Our New Classic Learning Test Prep (CLT Prep)getting them closer to a score highlighting their college admissions strengths. What is the CLT Test? With its popularity, were excited to offer this CLT test prep to Petersons subscribers. Why Petersons for CLT Prep?

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HelloCollege

JANUARY 28, 2025

What is the most effective way to prepare for the SAT and ACT ? Since standardized tests play a crucial role in the college applications process and is one of the most important factors in college admissions , figuring out how to study for the SAT and ACT can feel overwhelming. How Long Should You Study for the SAT and ACT?

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College Wise

APRIL 14, 2025

Since June 2024, ACT, Inc., (ACT ACT ) has been slowly trickling out information about upcoming changes to its namesake test. Weve detailed these changes below in order to contextualize them within the broader testing landscape and explain how these updates to the ACT will impact your testing plans for the years ahead.

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road2college

APRIL 19, 2023

While many test-prep professionals publish suggestions for when to take the SAT and ACT, I’ve found that the right answer. The post A Guide to When to Take the SAT and ACT appeared first on Road2College.

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ACM College Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Prepare for Standardized Tests If you plan to take the SAT or ACT, start preparing now. Plan to take the test at least twice this spring and summer to meet fall deadlines. While most colleges are test-free or test-optional, remember that more and more schools are shifting back to requiring testing.

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Marks Education

APRIL 3, 2025

For the Class of 2025 , students working with tutors at Marks Education were able to increase their test scores by an average of 166 points on the SAT and by an average of 5.7 points on the ACT. The table above shows our students average ACT and SAT score improvements for the past five years. points on average.

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Peterson's Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

, “Can I use ACT prep for PSAT?”, ” An easy way to answer these questions is to provide internal support through a PSAT Prep Course by requesting a demo. Including PSAT practice prep can lead to natural classroom discussions on the best way to study for the PSAT, fostering community around this test and beyond.

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Peterson's Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Whether you need SAT ACT tutoring, ISEE test tutoring, or an online math tutor, Peterson’s test prep connects you with an award-winning online tutor anytime, 24/7, for instant live tutoring. First, you must choose an excellent, fully accessible tutoring service.

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Read more: How students qualify for National Merit How Do I Know Whether to Take the SAT or ACT? The first step is to take a diagnostic, working with a tutor or test prep company to take sections of both tests. You can also simply take a practice test of each and compare results.

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road2college

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Does your child need test prep help for SAT and ACT college exams? The post To Test Prep Or Not? That Is The Question appeared first on Road2College.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 30, 2024

Using admissions records and first-year grades from several "Ivy-Plus" colleges between 2017 and 2022, the group determined that keeping all other variables equal, students who scored highest on the SAT and ACT earned college GPAs 0.43 Among applicants with the same SAT or ACT scores, students from the wealthiest 0.1% Exclamation mark.

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Simply Admissions

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Preparing for major examsthe SAT, ACT, AP tests, and IB assessmentscan feel overwhelming. Since this is how we naturally retain information, it only makes sense that applying the same method to studying would lead to stronger content retention and better test performance. The SAT/ACT also rewards an early approach.

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Peterson's Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Crafting an ACT Study Plan can feel like a daunting task if you are unsure where to disperse your ACT test prep efforts. In this blog, we will look at the various factors that can mold your ACT prep plan and give you a sample of what an example plan could look like on the way to improving your ACT test score.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Ultimately, we consider each students test scores (like all other elements of the application) on an individual and contextual level. The Reality Im going to level with you: SAT or ACT scores are a required element of our application process here at Georgia Tech. Do the prep work. Take the test(s). Take it seriously.

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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. Dartmouth College is reinstating its standardized testing requirements after removing them during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students from a U.S.

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Emerging College Consulting

MARCH 7, 2025

Discover how AI is transforming test prep, making studying smarter, faster, and more personalized than ever before

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College Wise

JULY 22, 2024

On July 15th, the ACT announced significant changes to the ACT exam, including shorter sections, fewer questions, and an optional science section. Find out everything you need to know and how these changes impact you.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 4, 2024

Top Tier Resources: Standardized Testing FAQ Average SAT Scores at Top Colleges SAT vs ACT: Which Test Is Right for You? ACT Tutoring Hit your target score with our renowned ACT tutors. ENROLL NOW PREPARING FOR THE SAT OR ACT Effective preparation is crucial for performing well on standardized tests.

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Emerging College Consulting

MARCH 10, 2025

The post Episode 18: Ace Your Future: How AI is Revolutionizing Test Prep & College Admissions appeared first on Emerging Educational Consulting.

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Expert Admissions

MARCH 20, 2023

So, knowing that test scores can be important, how do you decide whether to take the SAT or the ACT? Ideally, you’ll take full-length diagnostic tests in your sophomore year to see which feels more comfortable to you and where you might be able to see the most improvement. Content The SAT has changed its content over the years.

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JON BOECKENSTEDT'S ADMISSIONS WEBLOG

MARCH 26, 2025

ACT and Revolution Prep yesterday announced a “strategic” partnership that makes the latter one of the former’s “Preferred Test Prep Partners.” This is one of those posts where I’m trying to figure out where to start, and which direction to take it.

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road2college

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

SAT and ACT prep doesn’t have to be expensive; in fact, many of the best resources are free. The post SAT and ACT Prep: Your Guide to the Best Free Resources appeared first on Road2College. Below, I’ve.

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Peterson's Blog

MAY 23, 2024

The ACT and SAT exams can determine the path you take into college. For a lot of students, this can cause a lot of stress and pressure to do well on the ACT and SAT exams. But with proper test prep and a well defined study plan, you can alleviate the stress and go into your ACT or SAT exam with confidence.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

As a high school student, you’re probably no stranger to big tests like AP exams, the PSAT, or the SAT and ACT. Here’s some good news: more colleges than ever are making the SAT and ACT optional. won’t require standardized test scores. Should You Submit Your Scores to Test Optional Schools?

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Marks Education

APRIL 16, 2025

This includes explaining standardized tests (SAT, ACT) , essays , recommendation letters , the Common Application. colleges and universities sometimes have standardized testing requirements or optional test policies. college application.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 7, 2025

Plan to sit for the SAT/ACT this semester Spring of your junior year is the time to finalize your standardized testing plan. Although most colleges remain test optional following COVID, we recommend studying and sitting for the SAT or ACT at least once. Many test prep companies will provide free resources as well.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As you gear up for the college admissions process, one of the crucial decisions you’ll face is choosing between the SAT and ACT standardized tests. ACT Tutoring Our renowned ACT tutors routinely help students make enormous gains in their scores. This will give you a baseline for your performance on each test.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 11, 2025

No need to worry about test scores and recommendation letters! Good news: unlike many other schools, UC Davis doesnt require SAT/ACT scores or recommendation letters as part of your application. That means you can skip stressing over standardized test prep and tracking down teachers for letters.

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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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