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Nov 01

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What do I Need to Know if I Want to go Standardized Test-Free?

By Wendy I. ACT, College Admissions, High School, ISEE, Middle School, SAT, SSAT, Test Prep

Since the pandemic, many schools have reconsidered their requirements for the ACT/SAT tests. There is some indication that this reevaluation goes deeper than COVID and consideration for students that are unable to test or unwilling to test in the format that is available for them. For this reason, it is useful to think about what…

Jun 19

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SAT/ACT Updates For the 2022-2023 Season

By Angela B. ACT, College Admissions, High School, SAT, Test Prep

The SAT and ACT continue to evolve and adapt to remain relevant in the college application and admissions process. We’ve compiled the most important updates for the new 2022-2023 season below! Concordance Tables The SAT and ACT will still be compared using the same concordance tables; they have no plans to adjust these moving forward.…

May 12

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College Applications and the Future of Standardized Tests

By Katherine Friedman ACT, College Admissions, High School, SAT, Scholarships

The pandemic threw a lot of uncertainty into the college admissions process (and just about everything else). Now that life is returning somewhat to “normal,” many current high school students are left with questions: Should I be worrying about the SAT or ACT? Is “test optional” still optional? Is there a benefit to having a…

May 10

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Taking College Courses over the Summer: How to Choose Efficiently and Intelligently

By Jeff B. College Admissions, High School

Taking college courses over the summer can be a great option for many students, but it is important to choose your courses wisely in order to get the most out of the experience and avoid wasting time or money. With so many colleges now offering summer courses —either in person or remotely— it can be…

Apr 13

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Make the Most of Your Summer

By Sandy Epstein College Admissions

Before you know it, spring semester will be over. While everyone looks forward to summer vacation, it is important to remember that just having fun in the sun doesn’t help you get into college. There are different things you can do this summer to improve your chances of getting into your top college picks. Here…