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ACT to move toward computer-based testing
High school students will take the ACT college admissions exam by computer starting in the spring of 2015 — but at least for a while, the paper and pencil version will be available, too. “We are moving to a computer-based version, but for the foreseeable future, we will also have …
what colleges require the SAT subject test?
SAT subject tests are not required at the majority of colleges and universities in the United States. However, many of the country's best colleges -- the Ivy League, for
more students took the ACT than SAT last year
The ACT, like Pepsi has been the challenger and 2012 proved to be a challenging year for the College Board and its SAT. For the first time since the SAT’s
SAT misconception: creativity is rewarded on the essay
This might be the biggest whopper of them all! A College Board essay grader has between one and two minutes to look at your essay—and they are paid
what you need to know about the SAT subjects tests
The lesser-known SAT Subject Tests may be required at your colleges of choice; typically, these are used by more selective colleges where they’ll want to see two tests. Be sure
ACT writing tips – how to ace this test
The written portion of the ACT test is one that strikes fear in the hearts of many students, but there is a way to remedy that. Practice! ACT test
how do the SAT and ACT tests differ?
If you’re in your sophomore year of high school, it’s important to start getting serious about your college applications. For most, this means taking a standardized test such
tip sheet: 5 study strategies for the SAT
By Shaan Patel, who scored a perfect 2400 on the SAT, is the author of “SAT 2400 in Just 7 Steps” and a co-creator of an SAT prep
why fewer colleges require the SAT or ACT and why you should still send them
So you’re a bad test-taker, or you at least think you are. The idea of walking into a quiet-as-death room and filling in dark ovals for the next
one simple trick for improving ACT or SAT test scores
For most high school juniors, standardized test season is about to take off. Although a few eager beavers already tested the waters by taking tests in November or
