To learn more about College Planning, Call Us Now! With so much uncertainty about test requirements for the high school class of 2022, many juniors are torn as they try to decide if they should prepare for and take the …
A majority of colleges still require standardized test results as part of the application process. For students with documented learning differences, the College Board and the ACT offer specific accommodations with similar requirements. Colleges are not told that an applicant …
In June 2018, the University of Chicago made an announcement on Twitter that set off shock waves within the world of college admissions. The Washington Post called it a “watershed, cracking what had been a solid and enduring wall of …
The ACT and the SAT are nationally recognized standardized tests, required for graduation by some school systems and by many colleges for admission. All colleges accept scores from both testing programs and, therefore, students are free to choose whichever suits …
The SAT’s 2016 redesign made the differences between the SAT and the ACT less clear-cut, leaving many students confused about which college entrance exam they should take. First, it’s important to know that both exams are accepted by all U.S. …
Much has been written about the diminished value colleges place on standardized tests such as the SAT and the ACT. fairtest.org is an organization whose mission is to “end the misuses and flaws of standardized tests” and remove these tests …
If you want a top SAT score, you need more than a desire to succeed. Determination and hard work are two vital ingredients for acing the SAT, but also you need to use effective study strategies to help you reach …
A year ago, the SAT was revamped and now students wonder, should they take the new SAT or the ACT? Keep in mind that a 1600 on the new SAT is the same as a 36 on the ACT. While …
Recently, both the College Board and the ACT announced big changes to their test accommodations policy. Unlike the past, when students seeking accommodations had to pass through a number of hoops, the process has been significantly streamlined for those needing …
As the value of utilizing SAT and ACT scores in the college admissions process continues to be questioned by both colleges and students, we have seen an increasing use of test-optional policies. According to www.fairtest.org, over 850 American universities currently …