Great College Advice

JANUARY 14, 2025

Being a participant is great, but learning to lead and make a difference outside the classroom is an accomplishment that colleges truly value.Make connections with the current leaders of your organizations as you may have the opportunity in 11 th grade to step into their leadership role(s).

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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. It’s typically taken during your junior year and is a great way to practice and see how you might score on the actual SAT.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 28, 2025

Standardized Testing : Take the PSAT for practice. College Exploration : Begin general college research – consider preferences regarding size, location, and academic programs. Attend local college fairs and visit nearby campuses to get a feel for different environments. Consider summer retakes if needed.

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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

AUGUST 20, 2024

Being a participant is great, but learning to lead and make a difference outside the classroom is an accomplishment that colleges truly value. Make a plan around SAT/ACT testing If you haven’t already, fall of your junior year is the time to map out your standardized testing plan. Keep this in mind as you begin your junior year.

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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. The PSAT will still be the qualifying exam for the National Merit scholarship (the NMSQT). How Do I Know When to Take the SAT or ACT?

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

TESTING PRACTICE AND PREP FOR THE PSAT: You take it in October, and it helps you qualify for National Merit if you score high enough. PRACTICE AND PREP FOR THE ACT and SAT: Take a couple of practice tests and see which one feels better to you and which one you score higher on. COLLEGE FAIRS: Go to them! Ask questions.

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