Testing

Mar 1

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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