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 …
New College Board PSAT/SAT Features of Which You’ll Want to Take Advantage…
New features in the PSAT/SAT system that are worth taking advantage of:
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 …
SAT Subject Tests – For Some Schools, A MUST!
IMPORTANT NOTE TO JUNIORS & SENIORS in particular: If you plan on attending MANY SCHOOLS including the Ivy League, Mini-ivies, etc. Having two SAT Subject Tests is an absolute MUST. …
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
SAT Printing Glitch Zeroes Out a Section of Test
(Photo: Sam Ward) A tiny printing glitch that surprised SAT test-takers across the USA last weekend won’t affect their scores, the College Board said on Monday. Officials said students taking …
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 …
Rising Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors SAT Subject Test – Heads Up
With the changes in the SAT set to take effect in 2016, more schools are jumping on the bandwagon of having two SAT Subject Tests under your belt. Several of the …