Apr 6, 2021 | SAT/ACT, Test Scores
When the SAT or ACT scores come out, we are often asked, “Is that a good SAT or ACT score?” This is a tough question to answer because “good” is very relative. Before we answer that question for a parent or student, we ask students to list their top schools and...
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...
Jun 21, 2019 | SAT/ACT, Test Scores
If you decide to take the SAT more than once, you’re in good company. The majority of high school students take the test two or three times with the intent to improve their score each time. After taking the test twice (or more!), students often ask if they...
May 28, 2019 | SAT/ACT, Test Scores
Blog updated as of March 13, 2023. SAT and ACT test scores are often used by schools as a predictor of college academic success. Scores also provide a common academic measure that can be used to compare all applicants. But how are these tests scored and how do...
Mar 27, 2019 | SAT/ACT, Test Scores
You did it! You made it through the painfully long three-hour SAT or ACT and just got your test scores back. Before you get too excited about never seeing another SAT or ACT question for the rest of your life, consider the two scenarios below: Scenario 1: You received...
Mar 25, 2019 | SAT/ACT, Test Scores
The SAT score report provides detailed information to help you better understand your strengths and weaknesses in terms of SAT content. It’s worth taking the time to really review your score report to help you decide if you should re-take the SAT and, if so, to guide...