College Transitions

JULY 10, 2024

Prior to the onset of the pandemic in March 2020, rarely did a single month pass without another well-known college or university making headlines by announcing that it would no longer require applicants to submit standardized test scores.

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Admitted

JULY 22, 2024

Baker Colleges and universities nationwide turned to test-optional admission policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Motivations for this movement included inequitable patterns in test taking, test preparation, and test scores that systematically disadvantaged racially minoritized and low-income students in the admission process.

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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. You put in the grit, and well ensure you understand math concepts with our GED test prep.

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HelloCollege

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a standardized test that—according to the creators—measures a student’s aptitude for reading, listening, speaking, and writing English in an academic setting. It’s a test of your preparation for taking the TOEFL. What is the TOEFL?

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 21, 2025

Starting with the Fall 2026 application cycle, undergraduate applicants will once again be required to submit standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) as part of their application. This marks a shift from the test-optional policy adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score.

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Grown & Flown

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

I try to point out that literally, nobody else notices their hair/skin/scowl/braces/pants/test grade/shoes/mistake/social gaffe because all THOSE people are self-obsessed too. Do not test me. My son recently answered a geography bee test question correctly. Narcissism works against them. They don’t believe me.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 6, 2023

The future of standardised tests. We have also seen an increase in colleges going Test Blind, most noticeably the University of California colleges, meaning that even if students do send a test score colleges won’t use it when making decisions on acceptance.

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Spark Admissions

MAY 2, 2023

These are lifelong skills that will serve you even when you’re no longer taking math tests and writing book reports. Yet, you would be surprised by how many high school students don’t do their homework, leaving assignments unfinished or waiting until right before the test to do them. To get better grades, do the homework assignments.

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Grown & Flown

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Given that administering tests and sending scores is the entire scope of the ACT Board, I was not jumping on the hate bandwagon just yet. I never double-checked his testing registration and apparently neither did he. “Guess what the ACT did Mom, they sent my scores to the wrong school. Now I won’t hear ’til March.

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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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Ivy Central

MARCH 29, 2023

At the end of the session, participants receive their daily problem set which is intended to encourage participants to design their own numerical experiments and to employ their own powers of analysis to discover mathematical patterns, formulate and test conjectures, and justify their ideas by devising their own mathematical proofs.

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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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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Mid 50% Admitted Average SAT (EBRW+M): 1350-1510 -This is data for students who were admitted with the SAT being the highest or only test score in their review. Mid 50% Admitted Average ACT (Composite): 31-34 -This is data for students who were admitted with the ACT being the highest or only test score in their review.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 18, 2024

With options like the ACT, ACT plus science, ACT plus writing, or ACT plus science and writing, students can highlight their strengths and tailor their test experience. Shorter Test Duration: The new ACT test duration is cut by up to one-third, making it just two hours long. The post Is the ACT About to Dethrone the SAT?

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Offer bilingual communications. Communicate often. Create spaces where families have easy access to view specific areas in question. Identify needs and exceed expectations via personalized communication.

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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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JON BOECKENSTEDT'S ADMISSIONS WEBLOG

JUNE 12, 2024

Last week, I wrote about how College Board and the Highly Rejective Colleges are to blame for the concerns being expressed by many high school and independent counselors about the lack of SAT testing sites in their communities. In some discussion groups I participate in, these concerns are increasing and amplifying.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 9, 2023

As you may know, the SAT is in the process of transitioning to a new version of the test. In addition to being administered completely digitally, the test will have some new features that could make it a better or worse option for you, particularly in the context of extended test-optional admissions policies.

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2024

ASVAB Subject Tests Four ASVAB subject tests count toward your AFQT score, the score that determines eligibility for enlistment. GED holders will likely have to score higher than high school diploma holders, usually a 50. Planning for a military career by focusing on score requirements can help you secure the job that you desire.

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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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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Admissions officers mark each individual factor (grades, test scores, essays, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, etc.) What About Standardized Test Scores? The other academic factor is your test score on the ACT or SAT. But even if colleges remain test-optional, you should still attempt the test.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 26, 2024

This year, the College Board (who administers the test) has published that scores will be available starting Monday, July 8, 2024. In the meantime, there is a lot of chatter on Reddit, College Confidential, and social media about these tests and students often ask us which AP exams are the hardest as they build their course schedule.

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HelloCollege

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Both tests are important, but they differ significantly in format, content, and timing, which can impact your performance and readiness for college. SAT or ACT: How to Choose Step 1 : In order to decide SAT or ACT, you should begin by learning the ins and outs of the tests themselves. What kind of test-taker are you?

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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? What Will Students Learn?

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Taking the PSAT (Preliminary SAT) is a great way to familiarize yourself with standardized testing, determine your strengths and weaknesses, and qualify for scholarships. The PSAT is also considered a predictive test in that it can inform how well you’ll perform on the SAT without any additional prep. WHAT IS THE PSAT?

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Mid 50% Admitted Average SAT (EBRW+M): 1340-1510 -This is data for students who were admitted with the SAT being the highest or only test score in their review. Mid 50% Admitted Average ACT (Composite): 30-34 -This is data for students who were admitted with the ACT being the highest or only test score in their review.

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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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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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Spark Admissions

JUNE 22, 2023

Making a Testing Plan Standardized testing is a big part of applying to college, particularly for very selective schools. Unlike your independent school counselor, a college admissions consultant can develop a personalized testing plan for you based on your unique goals.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you need more time, later test scores, or for us to see your Fall grades prior to our initial review, apply RD. When do my test scores need to be in for Early Action? Can you give more details on test scores and how UGA uses them? It is actually up to you whether you should apply for EA or RD. I don’t know.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Keep in mind, if you’re self-studying for an AP exam or taking one online, you still need to speak to the AP coordinator at your school to ensure they order the appropriate exams for you (or locate a local testing center that can do so). Balance AP Work with Other Classes APs aren’t your only classes, so balance is key. LEARN MORE 4.

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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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Sara Harberson

MARCH 20, 2023

My Facebook Live Q&A in March garnered college admissions questions from parents and students across the country on topics like letters of recommendation, test-optional colleges, admissions decisions, and much more!

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 7, 2023

The biggest culprit of last year’s rise in applications hasn’t left us: the turn to test-optional admissions at top schools. Already, numerous top schools have announced the extension of their test-optional policies , some for only a year, but others (such as Harvard) for multiple years. Columbia University 3.7% Yale University 4.5%

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Peterson's Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

As one of the first high school standardized tests a student takes, the PSAT can set the stage for teenagers’ expectations of themselves and future exams. The test is a critical milestone for expressing academic and college readiness; your students’ confidence on test day often reflects how well-prepared they are.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

Raise your test scores? They have no preference between the standardized tests, so choose the test that’s a better fit for you, thoroughly prepare for it, and plan to take it multiple times. Even though schools have been test-option, Yale will prefer that you have an SAT score or ACT score. Do more extracurriculars?

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 7, 2025

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. Many test prep companies will provide free resources as well.

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