Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What is a “good” PSAT score? What is the point of the PSAT? The College Board PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), taken October of sophomore or junior year, is more than just a warm up for the SAT or the ACT. SAT Tutoring Stressed about the SAT?

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 20, 2024

The junior year of high school is the most important year in preparing for college admissions. It is also when you should carve out time in your already busy schedule to begin exploring college admissions. Although most colleges remain test optional following COVID, we recommend studying and sitting for the SAT or ACT at least once.

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HelloCollege

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

As students prepare to take the SAT during their sophomore or junior years, they might wonder how they can improve their scores for this critical exam. The PSAT, also known as the Preliminary SAT, is one tool you can use to gauge your academic abilities and your preparedness for the real SAT.

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Ivy League Prep

JUNE 13, 2022

Start preparing for the SAT exam, which is an important factor in determining Ivy League admission success. Test Dates Location & Format Services & Fees Subjects Tested Scoring When to First Take the SAT PSAT The precursor to the modern SAT was developed from a U.S.

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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?

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

“National,” “Merit,” and “Scholarship” all sound very good when considered in the midst of college admission. Even better when you realize that just by taking the PSAT in the fall of your junior year, you’ve already entered yourself for this award! What does the selection process mean for your chances of admission at top colleges?

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CTK College Coach

MAY 24, 2023

It’s True: the SAT Is Going Digital. If you are going to be a junior next school year (Class of 2025), you are in the trial year for the new digital SAT because the College Board announced last year that it would be moving the SAT to a digital, adaptive format for spring 2024. When Does the New SAT Format Take Effect?

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 8, 2024

How long do college admissions take? It’s no secret that the college admissions process is a long and winding road. But exactly how long do college admissions take? PSAT and Pre-ACT Many sophomores take the PSAT or the Pre-ACT through school. You may have a baseline score from the PSAT or Pre-ACT.

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HelloCollege

JUNE 21, 2024

Following an announcement by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) , the ACT will replace the SAT as the state’s high school accountability assessment. This transition will influence how Illinois high school students prepare for college admissions tests, so it’s important to stay up-to-date on the impact of this change.

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Berkeley² Academy

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

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. Choose B2A to help you prepare for the PSAT! What is the National Merit Scholarship Program?

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

Admissions/Application Language*: Acceptance/Admission: An offer of admission to a college for its incoming class. Admissions Decision: The outcome determined by a college's admissions committee regarding a student's application. For more about activities read our past blog.

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SSA Online College Prep

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Extended Time Extra/Extended breaks Visual Accommodations Test Taking Settings Recording Responses Documentation of Disability Impact on the SAT How to Apply Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! Extended Time The SAT is administered in 5 timed sections. The first thing to look at is what accommodations are available.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In March 2024, the SAT will officially go digital in the U.S. (it For more on the structure of the digital SAT, and how that might change your strategy if you have previously taken the paper test, see our recent blog posts, “ Top Tips: Prepare for the Digital SAT ” and “ What is the Digital SAT? ” ENROLL NOW 4.

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ACM College Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Big news in the college admissions world recently was that the SAT will be moving to 100% digital testing in the future. They will begin with it internationally in Spring 2023 then continue with the Fall 2023 PSAT both in the US and abroad; by Spring 2024 it will be digital in all locations for both PSAT and SAT.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 30, 2023

Private college admissions counselors (like our stellar team at Top Tier Admissions ) work with students to maximize their options in the increasingly complex and competitive college admissions process. Most fundamentally, private college admissions counselors are advocates that serve as part of a student’s core support team.

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Berkeley² Academy

JUNE 8, 2024

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 students take the SAT compared to 1.3 What’s Different?

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Discovery College Consulting

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In October, students across the country took the PSAT/NMSQT, and some are likely wondering what “NMSQT” stands for. To enter the National Merit Scholarship Program, students must take the PSAT/NMSQT in the fall of eleventh grade. Additionally, students who take the PSAT 8/9 or PSAT 10 do not qualify for the program.

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AHM Advising

MARCH 6, 2023

As if the conversation around standardized testing isn't confusing enough, we can soon add another layer of complication as the Digital PSAT rolls out this fall, followed by the Digital SAT in the spring. Try to take a diagnostic ACT and SAT this summer to understand which test is more comfortable for you.

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Humbach Education Consulting

MAY 29, 2020

You may have heard that the University of California system – with 10 campuses enrolling over a quarter million students – announced that it would be test optional for Fall 2021 admission. Should you plan to take the SAT or the ACT? However, you may not want to rule out a college just because they require the SAT or ACT.

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Discovery College Consulting

MAY 10, 2023

who take the SAT will take it digitally, and international students began taking the digital SAT in March 2023. Additionally, the PSAT will go digital in October of this year. In this blog post, I’ll explain what’s different about the digital SAT, what’s staying the same and what you need to know.

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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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College Admissions Strategies

JANUARY 17, 2023

The PSAT and SAT soon will be taken by college-bound students only by computer. There is likely to be a significant increase in the number of SAT-takers when conversion to the digital model […]. There is likely to be a significant increase in the number of SAT-takers when conversion to the digital model […].

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Berkeley² Academy

JULY 7, 2023

Although , many schools no longer require standardized testing scores , the SAT and ACT are still very important components of your college application. There are many ways that the SAT and ACT factor into your profile as an applicant. Retesting to raise your SAT score from 1450 to 1550 could change one school from a reach to a match.

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Marks Education

APRIL 18, 2023

Starting in March 2024, the SAT is switching to a shorter, denser, computer-adaptive online test, replacing the current paper version of the SAT. For more information on the new version of the test, check out our blog on the new digital SAT ( LINK ). Therefore, you will choose between the digital SAT and the ACT.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Check out a timeline that lays out what you need to tackle as you work through the college admissions process. 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. Prepare for the SAT and ACT.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 31, 2023

Admissions: RSI students are chosen for their exceptional achievement in math, science, and engineering. These include the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams. It is recommended that PSAT Math Scores be at least 740 or higher and the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Scores to be 700 or higher. Start today!

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Ivy Central

APRIL 4, 2023

There are two admission deadlines: early application and regular application. Rolling admissions take place after the regular application deadline if spots are still available. The students have the option to submit their PSAT, SAT, or ACT test scores. There is no minimum GPA requirement. Start today!

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Estrela Consulting Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2022

You were sitting for your ACT and SAT while your p eers were still thinking about their PSAT scores. You had your Common App essay done before summer break. You were the first one in line to ask for your teacher and counselor recs.

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Humbach Education Consulting

JULY 18, 2019

For Underclassmen Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE If you are a junior, you should plan to take the PSAT test in October. For juniors, the PSAT is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT). Sophomores may also take the PSAT. Just know that the PSAT will not be used by colleges for admission purposes.

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Taking the PSAT is a great way to get used to standardized testing before the SAT! Read more about the SAT on our blog ! Read more about the SAT on our blog ! Here are 5 things to do during sophomore year to best prep yourself for college applications and admissions. Want more SAT tips directly in your inbox?

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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. For fall 2025 admissions, over 2,000 four-year colleges in the U.S. won’t require standardized test scores.

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College Essay Guy

JUNE 15, 2023

If I (as a student) test, what's the right test for me, ACT vs SAT? How should I prep for the SAT or ACT? How do the PSAT and the National Merit Scholarship play into all of this? 25% of its applicants (who submitted scores—Stanford has been test optional) scored a 1560+ on the SAT and a 35 composite on the ACT.

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Scoir

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Our guest Dustin Lynn, Director of College Counseling at Battleground Academy in Franklin, TN, shares insightful information for admissions and enrollment management leaders to consider when deciding on top of funnel strategies.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 29, 2023

Reporting SAT/ACT or PSAT scores are optional, but if you have completed one with a good score, it would be advantageous to include it in your application. Ivy Central offers exceptional focus to help you prepare for college admissions throughout the high-schooling years. Start today!

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 15, 2022

To understand the private school admission process, we suggest beginning your research a full 12 months before the school year begins. In other words, in early fall of a student’s 8 th grade year or earlier for 9 th grade admission. Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY). Study abroad programs?

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As a high school student, winter break is not just a time for festivities and relaxation; it’s also a valuable opportunity to enhance your college admissions journey. More on this topic and its impact on college admissions in our upcoming blog post, The Power of Community Activism in College Admissions.

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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. Remember that some schools require test scores for automatic (or direct) admission. You can see my fulsome update on the digital SAT here.

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