SAT Superscore & ACT Superscore Explained – 2022-23

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 strikeouts. On social media,...

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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 receiving the traditional 1600...

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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 Rally—the first hollowed out,...

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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 ACT also includes Science...

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