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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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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Marks Education

MARCH 24, 2022

Do your summer plans include SAT or ACT preparation? . Ah, summer: beaches, barbecues, baseball, buckling down to prep for the SAT or ACT. The first step is to take baseline diagnostic tests for both the SAT and the ACT to determine which test is best for you. Timeline for Early SAT or ACT Test Takers. Wait, what?

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 20, 2024

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. 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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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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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Taking the PSAT is a great way to get used to standardized testing before the SAT! Plan classes for next semester or year that will demonstrate to colleges that you work hard and challenge yourself. Read more about the SAT on our blog ! Read more about the SAT on our blog ! Jumpstart your SAT® prep with us

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 30, 2023

If you’ve heard of the PSAT, thought about the PSAT, or taken the PSAT, chances are you’ve also heard of the National Merit Scholarship. I thought I just had to worry about the PSAT!” PSAT Selection Index Types of National Merit Scholarships How do you become a National Merit Semifinalist?

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Berkeley² Academy

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Given the news of vaccines and the expanded accessibility of SAT and ACT tests, there is no clear answer on what may happen in the future, but colleges have expressed their plans as of now, and one thing is clear: there’s no universal policy. Planning on taking the March SAT? Rice - Test-optional for Fall 2022 admissions.

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Bright Futures Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Are the holidays your sweet solace between semesters? And by that, we mean you should start studying for the ACT and/or SAT. . While it is true that not all colleges require ACT or SAT test scores anymore, do yourself a favor and take them anyways. Register For Spring SAT and ACT. Sign Up For Test Prep.

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CTK College Coach

AUGUST 31, 2022

Here are my top five tips: 1) Prepare well and early for standardized (SAT and ACT) tests. NB: Certain schools have reverted to requiring the ACT or SAT (or never went test optional): MIT, public schools in Florida, and the top public schools in Georgia. How do I know which test to take– SAT or ACT? So what do I tell my own son?

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DC College Counseling

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

plan #1: sat or act registration It might feel like only yesterday that you took the PSAT, but now it’s time to sign up for the real deal. Don’t let February slip by without registering for the SAT or ACT. Then maybe the May 6th SAT isn’t the best date for you. Well, then you better sign up for the April test.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

And schools like Northeastern and the University of Miami continue to offer students spots on their main campuses only after they do a semester abroad or on a different US campus. SAT, ACT, and test optional: with Dartmouth now requiring test scores, will the test optional trend reverse? for most students than the old SAT.

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College Essay Guy

JULY 14, 2024

MITES Summer vs MITES Semester vs MITES Saturdays MITES Summer application components and timeline Should I apply to MITES? You can essentially think of the MITES Summer program as one semester of college condensed into six weeks. TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) What is MIT’s MITES Summer program? It’s challenging!

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Take the PSAT and plan your test dates for the ACT or SAT; typically, you will take either of these standardized tests for the first time during the winter or spring of your junior year. Winter and spring of your junior year Take the ACT or SAT for the first time or second time to increase your score.

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Tex Admissions

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

UT will not consider your fall-semester senior year grades. Average means 50% of all admitted students score 29 or lower, but it is also the case that the top quarter of admitted students score higher than a 33 or a 1500 on the SAT. UT does not consider the PSAT or offer any scholarships for national merit semifinalists or finalists.

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2023

The Test-Optional Movement and How it Affects You Should I Take the ACT or SAT or Neither One? If a student has not already taken a practice SAT or ACT, this is a good time to do so. When Should I Take the SAT or ACT? Schedule a 20 minute mini-admissions consult with me for guidance selecting your junior year coursework.

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

You now have quite a few items to tick off your to-do list, but don’t freak out if you’re already a rising senior — (or even a fall semester senior for that matter if you’re reading this much later). Definitely take one in the early part of the spring semester. SAT/ACT TESTS: Finish up any testing you have left to do.

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