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Should Students Pick the SAT or ACT?

admin — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 01:00:32 +0000

by Diane N. As an upcoming year of college admissions approaches, many students must decide between the SAT and ACT. With the introduction of the digital SAT, this choice has become even more complex. Let’s explore the key differences between these tests to help you make an informed decision. Test Structure and Content The digital SAT consists of two main sections: Reading and Writing, and Math, totaling 2 hours and

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The SAT and ACT are Back

admin — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 22:39:07 +0000

by Justin B. From grade inflation in high schools, to personal statements authored by AI to 50% of applicants not reporting SAT/ACT scores in their application, it’s become harder and harder for college admissions officers to answer the most fundamental question about each applicant: can they do the work? Even before the pandemic, educators, admissions professionals, parents and students had concerns about the role and importance of testing, including that

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Must Know – SAT/ACT for admissions 2023-2024?

admin — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 23:25:05 +0000

by Tony T. After 3 years of unstable testing registration and proctored test chaos, College Board and its managed SAT have been both in doubt. As a result, more and more higher education institutes have adopted a test-optional policy, which means applicants are not required to submit any standardized test, such as SAT or ACT, to apply to colleges. Ivy League and almost all selective colleges are in the list

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ACT Major Reform!

admin — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 22:57:35 +0000

Beginning September 2020, the ACT is introducing ACT Section Retesting, ACT Superscoring, and faster results with ACT Online Testing on national test dates. These new options offer students more choices, a better experience, and greater confidence that their ACT test scores best reflect their hard work, overall academic achievement, and potential for success throughout their lives. 1. Section Retesting Section retesting gives students the opportunity to showcase their skills and

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New Summer Test Date for ACT

admin — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 23:41:33 +0000

The ACT has recently announced that next year, there will be another test date open for students in July 2018. Students will soon have seven possible test dates to choose from, giving them more chances to study and improve scores, as well as better plan their testing around the college admissions period. (Source: Admitted Blog)

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PreACT Ready for Students This Fall

admin — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 22:34:38 +0000

Not sure what a standardized test is like? Soon, a new test will give students a sample of that test-taking experience. From a recent announcement from the ACT, the PreACT is prepared to be released next fall and will be open to 10th grade students. (Source: NACAC Admitted Blog)

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When Should You Compare Test Scores

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 19:19:12 +0000

With December SAT scores being released near the holiday season, a Huffington Post article discusses lessons from Gilmore Girls on a healthy way for students to talk about their test scores.

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SAT and ACT Updates for Students

admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 22:34:15 +0000

Students who took a SAT test in October should be able to see their scores on the College Board at this time! If the student needs to send their scores to any colleges they are applying to, the student can get that done online through their SAT account. Students who took the ACT test in September may have read reports that their ACT scores need a longer wait time before

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ACT考生增多，SAT优势不再

admin — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 05:00:33 +0000

从1926年起成为全国性升大学标准测验的SAT，2005年改变测验型态，由原来的字汇、数学两科再增一科论文写作，总分由1600分增加为2400分，改变型态后，弃SAT而选考与高中学科直接相关的ACT测验者日益增多，目前ACT应试人数已凌驾SAT之上。由于SAT优势不再，大学理事会今年初宣布，将对这项大学入学测验再次大幅改弦更张，从2016年三月起执行的SAT测验，将取消论文写作，题目也将更贴近学生高中课程。更多考试或留学谘询请联络名门教育。

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考SAT、ACT的最佳时间

admin — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 22:45:15 +0000

甚麽时候考SAT、ACT是最好呢？相信每个同学都很困惑，USNews公布了有关的信息，第一条越早考越有利，这样可以更了解SAT/ACT的考题模式。第二条总结PSAT的经验以便更多时间改进自已的不足之处。第三条提早考SAT/ACT有更好的机会可以获到奖学金（每个洲的要求不一样）。最后一条是如果考试的成绩不理想也可以再考喔。各位同学如果有任何有关SAT/ACT的问题请与名门教育联系。

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