Do SAT Scores Matter to Colleges?

Do SAT Scores Matter to Colleges?

Four years ago, “test optional” became the buzz phrase surrounding the college application process. As colleges re-examined their standardized testing requirements due to COVID-19 restrictions, parents and students alike rallied around the opportunity to...
Why Take the SAT in a Test Optional World?

Why Take the SAT in a Test Optional World?

Since its inception in 1926, the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) has encountered its fair share of controversy, from a lack of equity to skepticism regarding its validity in predicting a student’s success in college. Over the past few years, more and more...
How to Request Accommodations for the SAT or ACT

How to Request Accommodations for the SAT or ACT

You might be surprised at the number of accommodations available for standardized test takers. The long list includes familiar accommodations for students with learning differences, such as extended time and added breaks, as well as accommodations for students with...
Advice for Class of 2025

Advice for Class of 2025

The last few years have seen some major shifts in SAT/ACT testing and college admissions. Before the pandemic, over half of colleges required SAT or ACT scores. However, during the 2022-23 admission cycle, only 4% of colleges required SAT or ACT scores to apply. The...