This article comes from my presentation at the College Workshop Week (a big thanks to Penny Reeves for hosting!). Consider it your ultimate guide to ACT and SAT prep. The State of the Tests: 2021 Testing Optional is Fully Adopted ► Our analysis: While most...
Out of all the Ivy League schools, Cornell University’s acceptance rate is the highest, thus earning the reputation that it is “easy” to get into. However, nothing could be farther from the truth. The Cornell University admission requirements have proven to be...
Update: as of May 2021 the SAT Subject tests are discontinued internationally and domestically. The College Board encourages students to demonstrate their subject proficiency through the AP Exams instead. For more information, please contact us or read The College...
There’s more that goes into deciding between the ACT vs SAT than figuring out which of the tests is easier. Fear not! In this article, we’ll show you how to decide between the two standardized tests based on you and your goals. You’ll be ready to...
Many students have questions about weighted GPAs vs unweighted GPAs. Once they learn colleges primarily look at unweighted GPA’s, a common follow-up question is how big the difference between, say, a 3.85 GPA and a 3.9 GPA actually is. While there’s certainly a...
Students and parents alike are seeking comparisons of the PSAT vs SAT difficulty levels and whether or not the PSAT goes on their record. There seems to be a lot of confusion out there about the PSAT and we’ll lay it all out for you below so you can decide...
