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IVY OPTIONS BLOG


Dec 6, 2024
The New ACT: What to Know
One of the main standardized tests used for college admissions in the United States, the ACT is undergoing significant changes that will...


Mar 1, 2024
Evolution of Testing Requirements
Five short years ago, taking the SAT and ACT appeared to be an immutable component of the college application process: most colleges and...


Nov 3, 2023
Solving the Testing Quandary
To test, or not to test? To submit, or not to submit? These are the SAT/ACT questions confronting 11th and 12th graders as they dive into...

May 3, 2023
The New Digital SAT: A Smooth Experience, But Opaque Scoring Raises Concerns
When the College Board announced that the SAT would be administered digitally for the first time in March 2023, many students and...

Feb 6, 2023
Navigating the Digital SAT
2023 marks the end of the paper SAT and a new era of technology with the launch of the digital SAT (DSAT). Our team has spent the last...

Nov 4, 2022
The New SAT – What to Expect
For the fourth time in its history, the SAT is changing again! The test as we currently know it will be phased out for international...

Oct 10, 2022
Why You Should Start Your Test Prep NOW!
Two years of test-optional admissions cycles have raised many questions in students’ and parents’ minds about which, when, and even why...

Sep 26, 2022
To Test or Not to Test…Decoding Standardized Testing
One important decision to make in the application process is whether or not to include your standardized test scores. As a result of...

Jun 17, 2022
ACT/SAT - Making the Most of Your Summer Prep
After a long and challenging school year, the last thing students want to think about is doing extra work over the summer. However, the...


May 6, 2022
How Test Optional Has Affected the Admissions Landscape
The effect of the pandemic has been felt by universities and students alike. We take a look at the changing admissions landscape caused...


May 6, 2022
When Should I First Take the SAT?
Deciding when to sit for the SAT for the first time can be a stressful choice. Which year of high school is best? What time of year is...
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