What is an SAT/ACT Superscore?
It is human nature to selectively showcase only our best moments while simultaneously sweeping those that are less flattering out of sight. When serious high school athletes put together highlight reels for recruitment videos, they cherry-pick touchdowns, dunks, or homeruns; not fumbles, air balls, and…
How will the SAT Adversity Score affect my applications?
The already Balkanized landscape of racial and socioeconomic considerations in higher education admissions just received a new dousing of fuel, sure to further stoke the flames of discord. In May of 2019, the College Board, the company behind the SAT, announced that in addition to…
Comparing the ACT and new SAT: Which should I choose?
We are frequently asked by our students whether they should take the ACT, the SAT, or both. In light of the launch of the revamped SAT this past spring, we offer the following comparison of the two exams, which can help guide students toward the…
An Update on SAT Subject Tests
Children of the 1980s will remember Domino Rally, the excessively-colorful and elaborate pre-made domino sets that looked spectacular on the commercials and, well, kind of sucked when you tried them at home. College admissions trends tend to unfold very much in the fashion as Domino…
Choosing Between the SAT and ACT: Ten Quick Facts
We are frequently asked by clients whether they should take the SAT, the ACT, or both. Here are some quick facts that may assist in helping to determine which test is right for you: The SAT and ACT cover Math, Reading, and English/Writing; however the…
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