Post-Coronavirus Testing Timeline for Juniors
In April, the College Board cancelled the March, May, and June SAT dates. Immediately, millions of high school juniors saw their college application and testing timeline crumble before their eyes. Each year, approximately half of high school juniors take the SAT for the first time on the March test date. Of the remaining half, some […]
June SAT Cancellation: What It Means for Students
Last week, The College Board announced the cancellation of the June 6, 2020 SAT date in light of COVID-19 concerns. We understand that, on top of everything else, this news can feel like a major wrench in students’ college timeline plans. With the June SAT canceled, here’s key information to keep in mind: What Does […]
Test Optional Schools: What You Need to Know
Test-optional schools are becoming more common lately. Schools are eschewing SAT and ACT scores for admissions criteria that better represent students as individuals. Students may find it exciting not to have to take standardized admissions tests to get into college. However, this subject should be better understood before jumping to any conclusions. Here we break […]
Free Test Prep: Online Drop-in SAT/ACT Classes
COVID-19 has everyone learning to do things in new ways, especially in education. However, learning entirely online can pose new challenges to students. Factor in that many high schoolers are getting ready to take the SAT and ACT, and this situation can feel overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to. Students can stay on top of […]
How Will Coronavirus Cancellations Impact Your College Timeline?
We’re seeing the ripple effects of Coronavirus across our communities in new ways every day. To support public health, we’re suddenly faced with altered schedules, canceled events, and unprecedented school closures. Some colleges have ended their semesters early. More than one million K-12 students have been impacted by schools closing their doors for extensive breaks. […]
What Do the New September 2020 ACT Score Changes Mean?
Recently, ACT, Inc. announced changes in the administration of the ACT that will be rolling out in September 2020. Most critically, these changes will directly affect how students can improve their ACT score, which may also mean a shift in how students approach test prep. Currently, around two million students take the ACT each year. […]
Between Superscoring and Score Choice, What Scores Do Colleges See?
A question I hear all the time from parents and students is what SAT scores should I send with my college application? The concern behind the question is that a student may have SAT or ACT scores that either the student or the parents, or both, do not want to send to colleges with a […]
Why You Should Still Take the SAT & ACT Essay
The Washington Post recently published an article which reported that many states which provide funding for free in-school test prep programs at public high schools have begun to cut instruction on the SAT and ACT Essay from their courses. Additionally, a percentage of these states also subsidize the fees […]
Now is the Time for SAT Subject Test Preparation
Now is the Time for SAT Subject Test Preparation Now that April is here and the fourth quarter of the school year has begun, many students are turning the corner on preparing for the end of the school year. For students of all ages this includes studying for end of year tests, like finals […]
The SAT Subject Test Plan
In 2017, the College Board adjusted its calendar of SAT test dates, eliminating the January date and replacing it with an August date. August 24, 2019, will be the third August SAT test date. And it is becoming one of the most popular test dates for students to take their SAT Subject Tests. […]
SAT Subject Tests
For students applying to the most prestigious and competitive colleges and universities, an additional step in the testing and application process is taking the SAT Subject Tests. Since only a small minority of the two million students who take the SAT each year take even one SAT Subject Test, many student and parents are […]
What are SAT/ACT Accommodations and Why You Won’t Qualify For Them
With the school year in full swing, and both the final big SAT and ACT testings approaching in December and the major spring testings looming on the horizon, the stress levels of high school students and their parents are once again on the rise. Not only are the SAT and the ACT stressful experiences […]