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. What’s a National Merit Scholarship?

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Did Your Student Just Receive PSAT Scores? This One’s for You: Everyone has questions about PSAT scores when they come out each December, and I am here with answers for you. What Is the PSAT? Most high schools offer the PSAT to juniors as part of the National Merit Scholar (NMS) search process. How Is the PSAT Scored?

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College Wise

JULY 20, 2023

More information about the test itself is here. This affected international test takers in March 2023 and will impact US students in March 2024, with a digital PSAT launching in October 2023. There will be some comparatively subtle changes to the content, but nothing we see as a dramatic shift.

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Scoir

AUGUST 21, 2024

This blog post was provided by Test Innovators, our test prep partner. You can learn more about Test Innovators on our partners page.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 20, 2024

Also, even though many colleges truly are test optional, your admission odds may increase with a test result above a certain threshold. In terms of which test to take, you may want to take a practice exam for each. Many test prep companies will provide free resources as well.

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Scoir

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This blog post was authored by Sara from Test Innovators, our test prep partner. You can learn more about Test Innovators on our partners page.

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Berkeley² Academy

APRIL 13, 2024

For a student who performed well enough to access the harder second module, transitioning from an easier set of questions to more difficult ones could have been somewhat shocking and led to heightened test anxiety. The module format highlights the importance of practice when it comes to test preparation.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 10, 2023

Take practice tests to determine which format suits you best. Once you’ve made your choice, practice diligently and start taking the actual test early in your junior year. Hiring a Test Prep Tutor If your scores need a boost, consider hiring a test prep tutor.

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Admissions.Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

When College Board initially test-piloted the digital SAT, 80% of students surveyed said they found it less stressful than the paper version, and 100% of educators reported that the digital SAT was a positive experience. by 2024, while the PSAT will be administered digitally beginning in fall 2023. and full-length practice tests.

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ACM College Consulting

MARCH 21, 2023

The digital format will be implemented in the US starting Fall 2023 for PSAT and Spring 2024 for SAT. COMPUTERS and CALCULATORS: Students can bring their own tablets or laptops or they can use those provided at the test site. There is still a balance in the difficulty of the questions.

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HelloCollege

JUNE 21, 2024

PSAT/NMSQT is no longer required. Unlike with the last contract, Illinois high schools will no longer be required to administer the PSAT/NMSQT , a qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship. We offer live online group instruction, one-on-one tutoring sessions, and test-taking strategies proven to raise students’ 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? Defining terms: What’s the difference between “test optional” and “test blind/free”? 11th grade: Take the PSAT/NSMQT in October.

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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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CTK College Coach

MAY 24, 2023

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? Yes, the PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit qualifying exam) will be digital for October 2024 test takers (Class of 2025). Read more about the PSAT here.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 8, 2024

standardized tests! PSAT and Pre-ACT Many sophomores take the PSAT or the Pre-ACT through school. You don’t need to stress about this test too much, but it’s a good idea to at least have some familiarity with the format and content of the test. You may have a baseline score from the PSAT or Pre-ACT.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 19, 2023

ENROLL NOW PSAT Prep & Standardized Testing Begin preparing for the PSAT/NMSQT , as it can qualify you for scholarships and provide valuable SAT practice. GRADE 11: THE INTENSIVE PHASE SAT/ACT Preparation If you haven’t already, start rigorous test prep for the SAT or ACT.

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CTK College Coach

MAY 2, 2024

Schedule a mini consult to discuss your student’s test prep needs with Christina Finally, strong test takers may qualify for National Merit Scholar or Commended Scholar or National Hispanic Scholar based on the fall of junior year PSAT/NMSQT, so that gives students an additional incentive to prepare over the summer.

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CTK College Coach

MAY 2, 2024

Schedule a mini consult to discuss your student’s test prep needs with Christina Finally, strong test takers may qualify for National Merit Scholar or Commended Scholar or National Hispanic Scholar based on the fall of junior year PSAT/NMSQT, so that gives students an additional incentive to prepare over the summer.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 20, 2024

Equity in college admissions is another facet of these shifting standardized testing requirements under scrutiny. The idea of test-optional for students in lower socioeconomic communities may have felt like a gift horse, when in fact, not submitting scores can be detrimental to their application.

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Humbach Education Consulting

OCTOBER 23, 2019

The CollegeBoard (for SAT) and the ACT both offer a number of free test prep resources. Sophomores and Freshmen You will have the opportunity to take the PSAT 10 and PSAT/NMSQT later (11th grade)- so you will get lots of exposure to taking a standardized test. But, taking the real test may also be a good option.

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Bright Futures Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Sign Up For Test Prep. While it is true that not all colleges require ACT or SAT test scores anymore, do yourself a favor and take them anyways. Furthermore, if you decide not to submit these test scores, you’ll need to put extra effort into other areas of your applications. . Here’s a pro tip – it’s never too early!

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Marks Education

MARCH 24, 2022

While preparing for the SAT or ACT may not be the first thing on high schoolers’ minds when school gets out, getting a jump on standardized test prep in the summer before 11 th grade can be a wise move that allows students to focus on test prep before they are overwhelmed with the academic and extra-curricular demands of the school year.

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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. According to Applerouth, “about a quarter of students score higher on one test relative to the other, but almost every student has a preference!”

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Emerging College Consulting

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

We have been getting a ton of questions regarding the PSAT now that many freshmen and sophomores have just completed it - so we figured the timing of this live event was crucial!

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Brand College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

This should be easy since they will be taking the PSAT in October as well.) Use the practice tests online to review. Buy a study guide book, attend a test prep class, or hire a private tutor. Do NOT take the test “blind” or “cold”: without any prep; that’s just a waste of time and energy.

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Berkeley² Academy

JUNE 8, 2024

Similarly, if you aren’t near your goal score (regardless of testing history) or are struggling with specific aspects of the SAT, you may find that the different format, structure, and content of the ACT suits you and will help you reach your testing goals! Many students will even have taken the official SAT multiple times.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Strengthen Your Digital Literacy As part of your test prep, make sure you have solid digital literacy skills. This includes typing efficiently, getting used to reading comprehension passages on a screen, using keyboard shortcuts, and navigating through different sections of the test smoothly. student at Duke University.

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Berkeley² Academy

JULY 7, 2023

Making a plan ahead of time in regard to your application deadlines, testing options, and study plans will help you become a stronger applicant while minimizing stress during an already busy time. 10th graders: Determine your test prep strategy 1) Determine your goal test date.

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Marks Education

APRIL 18, 2023

If you do earn a baseline ACT score of 27 or higher, then you might be a good candidate to do your standardized test prep early and finish with testing before the end of the fall of junior year. Note that if you took the sophomore PSAT in October 2023, that score is likely too old for this determination).

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This week Sally attended a webinar for high school counselors and independent educational consultants by Compass Prep, a national test prep company that tracks developments in standardized testing. In 2022, 3 percent of test takers scored in this range.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

You’re not alone— around 40 to 60% of high school students experience test anxiety, a type of stress that makes it tough to focus and perform well during exams. As a high school student, you’re probably no stranger to big tests like AP exams, the PSAT, or the SAT and ACT.

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The Thoughtful College Search

JANUARY 30, 2023

Students who score in the top one-half of one percent on the PSAT taken in the junior year, the qualifying test for National Merit. Those who score among the top 50,000 students nationally (approximately the top 3 percent of test takers) but do not qualify as Semifinalists, receive Commended Student recognition.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 15, 2022

If you are applying to 11 th grade, 12 th grade or PG (Post Graduate) years, you can usually submit any SAT, ACT, PSAT, or SSAT score. Many private high schools now offer a test-optional application process, but we still suggest taking the recommended standardized tests if you have access to a testing site and test prep resources.

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Marks Education

APRIL 19, 2023

so we have been thinking about this test, preparing materials for it, and taking practice versions of it for over a year. will become familiar with digital testing this fall when the PSAT will be offered in the digital format. More practice tests will likely be coming to that app in the summer of 2023.

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 9, 2022

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK A NEW TOOL FOR COMPARING SAT AND ACT SCORES Students who received their PSAT scores this week should take a few minutes to check out the concordance widget. CONTRACEPTIVES BOOST COLLEGE GRADUATION RATES There’s good news this week for young women in Colorado.

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Christina is now opening her schedule for initial consultations with juniors, and the team is booking test prep sophomore and junior students for late fall and winter. Some kids will test, others will test and never get a score high enough to submit, and others will prep and test and earn the score they want– and submit.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 23, 2023

These tests loom large in the college admissions process. And yet, every student seems to be asking these days, “do my test scores matter?” ” No other aspect of the college preparation process generates as many questions—and anxieties—as the standardized tests.

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