The Latest News About the Digital SAT
Within the changing landscape of college admissions, the SAT will offer a new version of its test: shorter, digital, and section-adaptive. Read about what will change and what will stay the same!
Everything You Need to Know About the New Digital SAT
Within the changing landscape of college admissions, the SAT will offer a new version of its test: shorter, digital, and section-adaptive. Read about what will change and what will stay the same!
Another Year of Record-Breaking College Applications!
After last year’s admissions cycle shattered application records at many selective schools, it is incredible that this year, many colleges saw steady or increasing applications again! We take an in-depth look at how rising applications affects college admissions and what this means for future applicants.
Rise in Applications at Selective Schools
The pandemic created the perfect storm for college applications to explode at highly-selective schools. What does this mean for the Class of 2025 and what should you do to improve your chances of admission?
Covid-19 and the SAT/ACT: What You Need to Know
Many aspects of college admissions have changed in response to Covid-19. Juniors and seniors in high school may need to create college lists and make decisions about where they want to spend the next four years without visiting campus. And – perhaps the most unsettling change felt by applicants and ...
MCAT Changes Due to COVID-19
The MCAT is the standardized test used for medical school admissions. While other factors – including grades, clinical experience, shadowing, research and recommendations – are also considered, the MCAT has a unique role in the evaluation process because it provides a robust assessment of a student’s knowledge of science and ...
Changes in Standardized Testing for College Admissions
Many aspects of college admissions have changed in response to COVID-19. Seniors must decide which college to enroll at without having the opportunity to attend Accepted Student Days. Juniors need to develop their college list without visiting colleges in person. And – the topic of this blog – the standardized ...
The Impact of Superscoring the SAT and ACT
What Does “Superscore” Mean? When a college “superscores” your SAT or ACT test scores, it takes the best sections of the test from your various test dates, and combines them to form a new total. For the SAT, that means taking your best scores from the two sections of Evidence-Based ...
Who Benefits from Test-optional and Test-flexible Admissions Policies?
As the role of college entrance exams continues to shift, many students find it difficult to navigate evolving and variable testing requirements. The process is made even more complex by the growing number of “test-optional” schools that do not require students to submit the SAT or ACT. Over 1000 colleges and universities have decided ...
Should You Register for the SAT or ACT Essay?
Few colleges now require the essay when you take the SAT or ACT. In fact, in 2016, the College Board made the essay optional, stating: “While the College Board remains steadfast in its commitment to the importance of analytic writing for all students . . . one single essay historically ...