Do SAT/ACT Scores Matter in a Test Optional World?

Do SAT/ACT Scores Matter in a Test Optional World?

Nov 17, 2022 | SAT/ACT, Test Prep

If standardized tests aren’t your strength, have no fear!  Many colleges will remain test optional the next few years. If you want to keep all your options open, plan to prepare for and do your best on either the SAT or ACT. The college admissions landscape has...
SAT Changes on the Way

SAT Changes on the Way

Mar 22, 2022 | Test Prep

Beginning in 2024, US students can say goodbye to pencils and scantrons as CollegeBoard ushers in a new digital testing format with significant content and time changes. The class of 2025 and beyond will be affected by these changes. While we’re not sure what it...
Factoring Test Optional into Test Prep

Factoring Test Optional into Test Prep

Mar 15, 2022 | Test Prep

As colleges decide to continue with test optional admissions or mandate test scores, students aren’t sure what to expect when it comes to prepping for the SAT and ACT. Should they prep for the test and try their best, or not stress it if they can apply test...
Understanding Your ACT Score Report

Understanding Your ACT Score Report

Mar 31, 2021 | SAT/ACT, Test Scores

The ACT score report provides detailed information to help you better understand your strengths and weaknesses in terms of ACT content. It’s worth taking the time to review your score report in detail before deciding if you should retake the ACT because your scores...
Changes to the SAT

Changes to the SAT

Jan 26, 2021 | SAT/ACT

College Board has announced the elimination of the optional essay section on the SAT and all SAT II Subject Tests in an effort to reduce and simplify academic demands on students. Subject tests will no longer be offered to U.S. students and the essay section will not...
SAT Prep for High School Freshmen and Sophomores

SAT Prep for High School Freshmen and Sophomores

Jul 7, 2020 | SAT/ACT, Test Prep

Prepping for the SAT or ACT two to three months before the test date can feel a little overwhelming. That’s why parents ask us all the time how their students can get a jumpstart on test prep freshman and sophomore years of high school. There are certainly ways...