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Will the curve for August’s trail (SAT) will be generous? The idea of an “SAT” curve is a misconception. In our article comparing the ACT vs SAT, there are two sections that delve deeper into this somewhat complex topic. SAT…
How much is the SAT going to matter with elite universities (most of which are test optional now)? I heard from many that "test-optional" is just a PR move, and that good scores now will give you even more of…
Will test-optional colleges take my ACT score into consideration if I don't have the ACT writing portion this year? The first part of your question asks: Can I submit an ACT without the writing portion? This depends on the school.…
It totally depends on: what you mean by “good school”what your background looks like My company and I wrote a deep dive article on this topic called, Does Test Optional Mean Test Optional For Me. “Testing-optional” does not mean optional for everyone.…
You’re not understanding this cliche correctly. Ivy League universities don’t want well-rounded students they want well rounded student bodies. For a long period in the ‘80s and ‘90s there was a common refrain that said students needed to be ‘well rounded.’ This may…
The first part of your question asks: can I submit an ACT without the writing portion. This depends on the school. Many require the writing portion, but many do not. You will need to check with the specific schools to…
By Lauren Thompson In early June, the College Board walked back plans to administer an online, at-home version of the SAT. The decision came after the College Board administered a similar version of the AP tests – a version which…
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2020 – Los Angeles Times Here, to save the state of education and eradicate bias, comes the University of California system with its plan to reject the SAT and ACT and create its own test —…
The UC system has dropped the SAT and ACT requirement only for the 2021 applicants. Students applying for later years (e.g. Fall 2022) still must take the tests as per the UC’s guidelines. The faculty support reinstating the test requirement…
Currently, The CollegeBoard has cancelled only through the June SAT, and has promised additional testing options once the COVID19 situation has resolved itself. This is subject to change based on the spread of the virus. And, they will be subject…
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