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In the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions, the ACT has made bold moves to redefine its role and stay ahead of the competition, particularly the Digital SAT. New changes announced to the ACT will not only make it more popular but could also challenge the dominance of the Digital SAT. Here’s why. ACT: THE GAME-CHANGING […]
Every May, students around the world spend two weeks taking rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) exams. These college-level exams correspond to coursework in 40 subjects, and colleges usually offer credit or placement for students receiving a 4 or 5 (though a 3 is considered “passing,” which some colleges honor). As a former AP Coordinator, I know […]
Stanford will reintroduce standardized testing requirements for undergraduate admissions starting in fall 2025 for admission to the Class of 2030. For rising seniors (students applying in fall 2024), Stanford will remain test-optional. Most recently, Harvard & Cornell announced changes to their testing policy, requiring students to submit either an SAT or ACT score in future application cycles. Other […]
In this ever-changing college admissions landscape, the role of standardized testing remains a hot topic (and source of confusion). Understanding how these tests fit into the broader admissions process can help demystify their purpose and highlight strategies you can use to enhance your applications. THE PURPOSE OF STANDARDIZED TESTING Standardized tests were originally designed to […]
Test-optional? Test-flexible? Test-blind? Test-neutral? Test-recommended? Test-aware? While many universities have announced post-pandemic admissions policies that re-instate mandatory standardized test scores, there is still no consensus. Even within the Ivy League there is division: Brown University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, and Yale University have all returned to requiring test scores while Columbia University, University […]
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