The confusion of the testing-optional trend has somehow made college admissions even more intense and competitive. With strong schools looking for even stronger scores, we are proud to continue our commitment to our students’ success by introducing an...
I started Powerful Prep ten years ago, with the goal of a customized program that created the industry’s best point gains. Thanks to our excellent tutors and our stellar students, we have achieved this goal. I’m happy today to announce that we are...
Technically, SAT scores never expire. You definitely shouldn’t worry about the validity of your scores if you take the test your junior year and want to use those scores to apply to college. Certain institutions place restrictions on the length of time...
About a decade ago, The CollegeBoard introduced Score Choice, a system by which students could pick which SAT dates’ results they wanted to send to schools. If you took the test 5 (or 10) times, you could send only one score—presumably your best—and your prospective...
The SAT is going computer-based. Starting in 2024 the College Board will be proctoring the SAT completely through computers. The new digital SAT test will also be reformatted to: be shorter in time allow calculators on all math sections and will revise its reading...
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...
