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College Admission Planning for High School Juniors – Second Semester

Great College Advice

Your high school counselor will hopefully be a great resource for questions along the way, whether it be pointing you to potential college majors, standardized test advice, local college fair details, local scholarship information, and help with high school course selection.

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Are the SAT and ACT Still Relevant for College Admissions?

Solomon Admissions

Understanding the Pros and Cons For decades, the SAT and ACT have been a staple in the college admissions process. However, in recent years, there has been debate about whether these standardized tests are still relevant in today's college admissions landscape. So, are the SAT and ACT still relevant for college admissions?

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College Admissions: Where to Focus in the 10th Grade

Great College Advice

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. Although most colleges remain test-optional post-COVID, some selective schools are beginning to require test scores again. So, plan on sitting at least once for the SAT or ACT in your junior year.

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A Simplified College Application Timeline Every High Schooler Needs

AdmissionSight

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. Including it in your college application timeline is a smart move.

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Is the SAT Optional?

PrepScholar

As you research colleges and universities and consider their admissions requirements, you’ll inevitably notice that many schools require you to submit your SAT scores as part of your application. Given its purpose, it’s no wonder that colleges and universities have been requiring the SAT for decades.

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Digital SAT

CTK College Coach

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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The College Admissions Lifecycle: A Guide Through High School

Great College Advice

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. Attend local college fairs and visit nearby campuses to get a feel for different environments.