BestColleges

APRIL 15, 2024

Harvard has reinstituted its standardized test requirement beginning next fall. Studies suggest standardized tests can help increase socioeconomic diversity. Add Harvard to the list of universities reinstating standardized test requirements. Brown soon hopped aboard the testing bandwagon, offering the same rationale. [S]trong

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College Transitions

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Across most professions, experience and training are king—for good reason. Would you want to attend a cooking class led by someone who hadn’t touched a sauté pan since 1995, or see a therapist who gave up professional development ten years ago? Level of experience becomes even more critical in industries where the barrier to entry […]

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College Transitions

OCTOBER 4, 2024

When you think of softball skills, what comes to mind? Throwing accuracy? Catching ability? Batting prowess? While all three would be a resounding “yes,” there’s another, key skill that underpins nearly everything you do as a player: reaction time. Your preparation, focus, and ability to react quickly, whether at bat or on the field, is […]

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 5, 2023

We recently posted our Top Tips for Acing any School Exam and now we bring you our top tips for acing any standardized test! STUDY EFFICIENTLY FOR STANDARDIZED EXAMS When preparing for the ACT, SAT, AP exams, SSAT/ISEE, or any other standardized test, the best approach is… you guessed it: to start early and with a strategy !

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BestColleges

JULY 17, 2023

The Classic Learning Test is an alternative to the SAT and ACT and is accepted by over 200 mostly private and religious colleges and universities. Ron DeSantis signed a bill allowing public schools to administer the test. The test may soon be accepted by public universities in Florida. What’s the Classic Learning Test?

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ACM College Consulting

MAY 10, 2024

English proficiency tests could be an application requirement if you are an international student, non-native English speaker or attending a school which is not in English and/or in an English-speaking country. With several options available, it's important to understand the different tests and admissions requirements.

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Standardized tests, like the SAT and ACT, are used to determine academic readiness and skills for entering university. In this blog, we will cover the current data on scores year after year, factors associated with the changes, and how to best approach these standardized tests in light of recent data. compared to 19.5

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College Transitions

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Oxford tutorial method, which features small-group or one-on-one discussions with subject matter experts as the primary mode of learning, is a time-tested, centuries-old pedagogy that has been a defining aspect of an Oxford education since the mid-1800s.

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Koodoos Learning

OCTOBER 9, 2022

The test-optional movement started almost 50 years ago at Bowdoin College, but in the past few years, more and more colleges have joined along. Recently, diversity concerns may have led to more colleges deciding to go test optional. that are now test-optional, according to the National Center for Fair and Open Testing.”

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Peterson's Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This blog will help build confidence and give strategies to succeed in the GED math test. It is malleable, and with hard work, you will expand your knowledge and conquer your test-day fears. GED Prep tools will help you succeed in math questions on the GED . Remind yourself that you have prepared for test day.

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Solomon Admissions

JANUARY 11, 2024

Debunking the myths To submit testing, or not to submit testing, that is the question on every student’s mind, but how much do colleges even care about standardized scores?

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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 26, 2024

Johns Hopkins University will reintroduce standardized testing requirements beginning with those seeking admission for the fall 2026 semester to the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences or the Whiting School of Engineering. Most recently, Stanford University announced it would once again require students to submit test scores.

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ACM College Consulting

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Familiarize Yourself with the Digital Format : Ace the digital interface by practicing with official College Board tests online. Navigate through the various formats of questions, test out built in tools including the Desmos calculator and answer eliminator, and get comfortable with the digital environment.

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Solomon Admissions

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Did you know that there are over 1,830 colleges and universities that have switched to test-optional over the last few years? These universities recognize that standardized tests alone do not fully represent a student’s abilities, talents, and/or potential. So, what does the term ‘test-optional’ really mean for you as a student?

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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. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score.

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HelloCollege

JULY 17, 2024

Earlier this week, the CEO of ACT, Janet Goodwin, announced plans to adapt the test to better meet the needs of students and educators, namely through increased flexibility and a shorter test. Shorter Test Duration The new ACT will be significantly shorter in both time and the number of questions. What is Changing?

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 22, 2024

As the school year approaches, it’s time to finalize your standardized test prep plan and mark your calendar with upcoming SAT and ACT test dates. Not sure which test is your forte? In an ideal world, we recommend beginning one-on-one test prep a few months ahead of your scheduled test date.

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Discovery College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Not only are today’s high school students being affected by frequent changes in colleges’ testing policies (as described in a recent blog post ), they also have another upcoming change to contend with: next year, the ACT will switch to a digital format, in addition to undergoing other alterations.

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road2college

MARCH 19, 2024

Editor’s Note: The author, Dr. Kelly Frindell, is a test prep expert and owner of InHouse Test Prep. Students across. The post How to Prepare for the Digital SAT in 9 Steps appeared first on Road2College.

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Peterson's Blog

JANUARY 14, 2025

Unlock Students Potential: Introducing Our New Classic Learning Test Prep (CLT Prep)getting them closer to a score highlighting their college admissions strengths. What is the CLT Test? With its popularity, were excited to offer this CLT test prep to Petersons subscribers. Why Petersons for CLT Prep?

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) Tests ability to solve basic arithmetic word problems. Mathematics Knowledge (MK) Tests knowledge of mathematical concepts and applications. Mathematics Knowledge (MK) Tests knowledge of mathematical concepts and applications. These four subtests are combined to calculate one general score.

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Koodoos Learning

JANUARY 26, 2020

It tests your knowledge of General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, General Biology, Biochemistry, Physics, Psychology, and Sociology, along with your critical analysis and reasoning skills. MCAT Self Prep MCAT Self Prep offers a variety of videos to help you get ready for the test. Source: MCAT-Prep.

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Peterson's Blog

JANUARY 7, 2025

Standardized test scores, like the SAT and ACT, determine academic readiness and skills for entering university. While it may be beneficial to take both tests, this blog will answer the question, “Do you need both ACT and SAT for college? While both are standardized tests, there are a few key differences between them.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As you gear up for the college admissions process, one of the crucial decisions you’ll face is choosing between the SAT and ACT standardized tests. It’s shorter, with a total testing time of around two hours, and is administered on a computer. Let our Top Tier SAT tutors help you boost your scores.

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

As a current or potential student in a Catholic school, combining faith and practice tests is an essential component to thriving in your high school entrance exams. Faith is the foundation for any test. Stress management through prayer can be a powerful tool in your test-taking endeavors.

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University Gurus

MARCH 23, 2024

For some, college prep is a single class. For others, it might fall somewhere in between, including some test prep services and making sure you pick the right high school classes. At Kate Stone College Consulting, we take a holistic approach to college prep. ” Everyone can and will improve with help and practice!

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Solomon Admissions

JULY 9, 2024

Faculty Frustration with High School Curricula Having spent the majority of my career in enrollment management positions, the question of standardized testing’s impact on college admissions arises more frequently than you might expect.

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Peterson's Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In this blog, we’ll show you how to use your HSPT Practice Test Scores to inform your study efforts. Access our 3 full-length HSPT practice tests, a diagnostic test, 1192 HSPT practice questions, 17 video lessons, 34 flashcard sets, and 20 interactives through our online HSPT course. Why Track Your HSPT Practice Test Scores?

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Admissions.Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

How have the first international tests fared? What will the change mean to future test-takers? 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.

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CTK College Coach

JUNE 27, 2024

Start early Test prep: When to start and how long to prepare My son knew he would be pursuing a fine arts degree, and I knew that testing wasn’t his primary strength. We decided to skip testing altogether, and I never regretted it for a moment. To Test Prep or Not? How Do I Pick the Right Courses?

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Peterson's Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2024

CLEP and DSST are credit-by-exam tests, meaning that if you show your knowledge of the given subject, you can earn college credit by taking an exam if your university accepts CLEP or DSST for credit. Both exams are standardized tests that measure your knowledge of certain subjects by scoring satisfactorily on the exam.

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Solomon Admissions

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

What you need to know about the LSAT (Law School Admissions Test) – updated to include the structural changes implemented in August 2024. The LSAT is the test required for admission to every law school in the United States.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Not everyone feels confident when it comes to taking tests. 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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Peterson's Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

HSPT test dates are nearing. This exam will open doors to a world of opportunities for private high school admissions, as it is a placement test that gauges where you stand in your academic journey thus far. An HSPT test prep course will help develop great recollection and test day skills so you can walk into test day confidently.

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 11, 2023

The singular best way to avoid test anxiety is to take real, proctored, practice tests. Get more testing tips on our blog ! The Best Way to Avoid Test Anxiety? They’re being judged by a set of standards that they don’t know and they don’t have adequate test prep in their school.

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ACM College Consulting

MARCH 21, 2023

Here is a quick breakdown of the primary differences between the two test formats: WHERE and WHEN: The test is still required to be taken at a school or official test center. For international students, this could make a big difference as their previous test dates and locations were more limited.

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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. Do my test scores matter?

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