The Joys and Sorrows of June ACTs/SATs & SAT Subject Tests
Many of you are taking the SAT or the SAT Subject Tests today. For the rest of you who haven’t taken subject tests, if you want to go out of …
Super-Scoring on Standardized Tests like ACT/SAT
Faster than a speeding bullet, you can create trouble for yourself with standardized tests like the SAT or the ACT. When you sign up for the tests with the College …
Why Hampshire College Dumped the SAT/ACT, and Why That Might Interest You (Article)
An interesting article from the Washington Post about why Hampshire College dumped the SAT/ACT. No, not “optional.” They dumped it, dropping themselves off of US News & World Report’s college ranking …
Making “Friends” with the SAT/ACT: Start Earlier!
Practice and familiarity. We know that repetitively pushing yourself to excel at auditions for All-District, All-State, and competitions makes you more comfortable with the process if you start when you’re …
The ACT or the SAT? An Excellent Video Analysis at KhanAcademy.org
Check out this series of YouTube videos and discussion at Khan Academy’s College Admissions Testing
Test Optional Schools
You don’t like the SATs and the ACTs? A growing number of schools are agreeing with you. Many believe that the College Board’s tests are not indicative of how you …