A Closer Look at PSAT Percentiles
Jan 21, 2016Percentiles are a beast. And the beast is out in full force with the new PSAT.
ACT Now Scoring Writing Section More Harshly
Jan 15, 2016This past fall, the ACT Writing section began featuring a new essay and scoring rubric. Students who took the ACT before it changed, then sat for the exam again after the changes were made, may have...
Recent College Board Delays Create Uncertainty of Smooth Transition to the Redesigned SAT
Jan 08, 2016In the months that have passed since the College Board officially announced the redesigned SAT exam, the college admissions landscape has undergone some significant (and oftentimes unexpected)...
Tests Uncovered: Problem Solving and Data Analysis Questions in Redesigned SAT Math
Oct 20, 2015This week we are taking a closer look at the Problem Solving and Data Analysis Questions on the redesigned SAT Math section.
Tests Uncovered: Heart of Algebra Questions in Redesigned SAT Math
Oct 06, 2015This week we are taking a closer look at the Heart of Algebra Questions on the redesigned SAT Math section.
Virginia Tech Among the First to Announce They Will Not Accept Old SAT
Sep 24, 2015Students planning to apply to Virginia Tech for enrollment in fall 2017 will need to prepare to take the redesigned SAT, scheduled for release March 2016.
ACT Reading Quick Tip: Annotate As You Read
Jul 21, 2015One of the trickiest parts of the ACT Reading section is that the questions often don’t have line references. Plus, the questions don’t go in order of where the answers appear in the passage. This...
Tests Uncovered: Timing on the Redesigned SAT Reading Section
Jul 14, 2015This week it’s our final post on changes to the SAT Reading section, and the focus is on Timing.
Should You Take the Redesigned SAT or the New ACT?
Jun 29, 2015Both tests are changing this year. Which one should you take?
THE SHORT ANSWER: If you are taking the test in Fall 2015, take either test. If you are taking the test in Spring 2016, take the ACT.
Using Summer Wisely: Tips for Rising Sophomores
Jun 18, 2015For students seeking to attend selective universities, unfortunately, summer time cannot merely be a time of enjoying lazy indulgence. Instead, it is an ideal time to prepare yourself for the...