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What Happens if the UCs Drop the SAT and ACT Requirement Permanently?
The UC system has dropped the SAT and ACT requirement only for the 2021 applicants. Students applying for later years (e.g. Fall 2022)…
Will high school juniors be taking the SAT test exam this year while school is closed?
Currently, The CollegeBoard has cancelled only through the June SAT, and has promised additional testing options once the COVID19…
SAT or ACT or Both: common mistakes we see too often
I have started preparing my daughter for the SAT in her freshman year. Should I have started earlier?
The only reasons to start prepping for the SAT before freshman year would be: you were targeting…
Q&A: Should I Send My SAT Scores to Colleges Automatically or Wait?
Rather than selecting schools at the time of your SAT registration, with and give yourself time to evaluate your results; decide if you…
How Much Does Elite SAT/ACT Test Prep Cost?
ACT and SAT tutoring costs range depending on a few variables including how long you plan on using an elite SAT prep service*. (*It’s hard to know…
How can I study for the SAT alone in a foreign country? Are there any online lessons for SAT that anyone knows about?
The College Board partnered with the Khan Academy to develop an entire suite…
Q&A: Do I have to send all of my scores to colleges that require it?
Do I have to send all of my scores to colleges that require it? I took the SAT 3 times…
Should I Start Preparing for the SAT before Freshman Year?
The only reasons to start prepping for the SAT before freshman year would be: you were targeting one of the talent-search programs for 8th-graders, which…
Q&A: What is a good amount of studying a day for the PSAT?
I like your forethought. Good for you for considering how long to study for the PSAT. I’m going to challenge some of…
Q & A: Are Extracurriculars Important In College Admissions?
It very much depends on the school and how exemplary you are in those activities. I would say in 90% of cases, extra-curricular activities can be…
8 Quick Tips To Help You Crush the SAT or ACT Essay
In this order: You have to write legibly. If they can’t read it, you’re going to do very poorlyYou have to abide by…