HelloCollege

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

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. The PSAT is perfect for students who want to identify their weak points in order to focus their studies for the SAT. In addition to this test score, students also receive a score report.

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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. But does this test really matter? Do Colleges Care About the PSAT? The PSAT is not used directly by colleges and universities when they make their college admissions decisions.

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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Test scores and test-optional admissions, which have been in the spotlight for several years now, are getting renewed attention as of late. Many colleges have still not decided if they will become permanently test-optional for admissions. I want to thank my colleague Meg Joyce for co-writing this blog post with me.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 20, 2024

Test-optional? Test-flexible? Test-blind? Test-neutral? Test-recommended? Test-aware? While many universities have announced post-pandemic admissions policies that re-instate mandatory standardized test scores, there is still no consensus.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

With Dartmouth and Yale now requiring test scores, will the test optional trend reverse? 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.

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College Essay Guy

JUNE 15, 2023

We assume you’re here because you have standardized testing questions. TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) Defining terms: What’s the difference between “test optional” and “test blind/free”? How much do standardized tests matter for colleges? If I (as a student) test, what's the right test for me, ACT vs SAT?

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Testing Tips and Timeline for High School Juniors (Class of 2025) October - Taking the PSAT Most high school juniors in the US will take the PSAT on or around October 11. It is meant to be a warm-up to the real test, and it is! The PSAT will still be the qualifying exam for the National Merit scholarship (the NMSQT).

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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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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 10, 2021

What is the National Merit Scholar Competition/Test (NMSQT) and How Does it Relate to the PSAT? Junior year PSAT test takers are automatically considered for the National Merit Scholar competition, so the PSAT for juniors is officially known as the NMSQT/PSAT. Will I Qualify for Commended Scholar?

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 10, 2023

What are the test score requirements to get into Dartmouth? Understanding the academic standards and test score expectations can make your journey smoother. can increase your chances of admission. Choosing Between SAT and ACT Dartmouth doesn’t favor one test over the other. Let’s explore these requirements.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

With Dartmouth now requiring test scores, will the test optional trend reverse? As we round the bend on the middle of the year, many juniors are taking the ACT or SAT– or wondering whether they should in this largely test-optional world. Sophomores looking ahead to fall testing are starting to prep.

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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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College Kickstart

APRIL 19, 2020

In recent weeks we've seen several prominent institutions adopt test-optional admissions for the coming cycle to alleviate some of the anxiety brought on by COVID-19. Available immediately to all College Kickstart subscribers, it's a much easier way to navigate and capitalize on test-optional admissions in our current environment.

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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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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. Although more and more schools are choosing test optional admission policies, the majority still require either the SAT or ACT to be considered.

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Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 6, 2022

Here in Washington state, PSAT results came out a few weeks ago, and since then I have received a steady stream of new junior inquiries. (It Usually the biggest stressor for families is what to do with these scores and how to move forward with a testing plan for the next year. But test optional (or even test blind !)

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HelloCollege

JUNE 21, 2024

Illinois high school students are rethinking their standardized testing plans. 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. Key takeaways: Testing is still free. PSAT/NMSQT is no longer required.

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College Essay Guy

JULY 26, 2024

For the PSAT: MIT recommends that you have scores of 740 or higher in Math and 700 or higher in EBRW. Incidentally, if you’re on the fence about which test to take, MIT recommends taking the PSAT. For the PSAT, the recommended minimum score is 740+ in Math and 700+ in EBRW.

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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! Here are 5 things to do during sophomore year to best prep yourself for college applications and admissions. Take the PSAT Standardized tests are a large component of college applications and admissions.

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Estrela Consulting Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

You have probably heard a lot of talk about admissions testing and the test-optional landscape post-COVID. With the option to apply without test scores, do you still need to take the SAT or ACT? Is it still important?

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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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Berkeley² Academy

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

As the college admissions process enters the second year of the covid-19 pandemic, you may be wondering if colleges plan on extending their test-optional policies after the Fall 2021 admissions period. Baylor - Test-optional for Fall 2022 and Fall 2023 admissions. Rice - Test-optional for Fall 2022 admissions.

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CTK College Coach

MAY 24, 2023

The SAT is already being offered digitally in 2023 for international test sites and will convert to a digital format in March 2024 for US test sites. This means that rising juniors taking the test after this fall and younger students will be prepping for a digital SAT. Will the PSAT Be Digital this Fall?

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College Kickstart

APRIL 19, 2020

In the past two months we've added several new capabilities, including: Active tracking of test-optional institutions. A recommendation engine to help you capitalize on test-optional admissions. Today we're introducing a fourth capability: the option to run College Kickstart without a standardized test score.

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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. Avid readers also tend to be better writers and score higher on standardized testing. The college admissions process is a marathon, not a sprint.

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 17, 2022

The world of college admissions is constantly changing; therefore, it’s important to keep the best college admissions recourses close at hand if you are to navigate the admissions process with aplomb. Admissions Data/Insights/Statistics . Standardized Testing. PSAT Practice Questions. Research away!

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ACM College Consulting

JULY 17, 2024

Typically, admissions offices have staff which are familiar with the various international curricula, but even if they aren’t, most will review the student’s application holistically without full grade and course conversions. Luckily, these tests can be taken online at home. The SAT has gone digital everywhere.

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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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Ivy Central

APRIL 12, 2023

The students work in teams and generate a new business idea, assess its profit potential, build an innovative model, and test and iterate as they drive toward product-market fit. Ivy Central offers exceptional focus to help you prepare for college admissions throughout the high-schooling years. A minimum of 3.5 Start today!

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HelloCollege

AUGUST 20, 2024

The Advanced Placement (or AP) program is a US-based program created by the College Board, the organization that administers the SAT and PSAT. IB costs $119 per course you are tested on during your comprehensive exam (and other aspects of the program have fees). The academic side of college admissions starts day one of high school.

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ACM College Consulting

MARCH 29, 2023

Typically, admissions offices have staff which are familiar with the various international curricula, but even if they aren’t, most will review the student’s application holistically without full grade and course conversions. Luckily, these tests can be taken online at home. The test dates beyond June 2023 have not been released yet.

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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. If your SAT scores are plateauing (for example, a 1400, 1420, and 1430 across multiple tests), we encourage you to consider the ACT. Why Switch?

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

Junior year is where your college admissions journey starts for real. If you are new to admissions, no matter where you are in high school, start reading here from the beginning. Be sure to take some time completely off from school and college admissions stuff. Here’s how I suggest you tackle this list. Don’t panic.

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DC College Counseling

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

They are trying to keep their grades up while teachers try to squeeze in assessments between Thanksgiving and winter breaks, and they are also juggling hundreds of emails and requests to set up portals, add optional admissions videos, and apply to additional “special programs.” so students need to carefully analyze the information provided.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Seniors, are you waiting for college admissions decisions? It’s been another wild ride for 2024 high school seniors, and we’re only halfway through the admissions cycle. Early Admissions Trends for the Class of 2024: How are colleges handling the massive increase in applications? Watch this space as events develop.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

it has been a digital test internationally since March 2023!) This transition has brought about changes in how students prepare for and take the test. To help you succeed on test day, we’ve compiled a list of 10 valuable tips that will guide you towards mastering this important exam. HOW TO ACE THE DIGITAL SAT 1.

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Discovery College Consulting

MAY 10, 2023

Additionally, the PSAT will go digital in October of this year. The maximum score for the SAT will remain 1600 and students will take the test at a school or test center. They may use their own or one provided by their school or test center. The test has been pared down to two sections, rather than four.

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