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Virginia Tech Among the First to Announce They Will Not Accept Old SAT

Sep 24, 2015

Students 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.

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Tests Uncovered: Computer-Based Testing on the New ACT

Sep 10, 2015

This week we are going to take a closer look at Computer-Based Testing on the new ACT.

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Tests Uncovered: Understanding the Revised ACT Score Report

Aug 26, 2015

This week we are taking a closer look at the Revised Score Report on the ACT, which will change starting with the next test administration in September 2015.

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Tests Uncovered: What to Expect on the New ACT Writing Prompt

Jul 28, 2015

This week we are taking a look at the New ACT Writing Prompt coming September 2015.

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ACT Reading Quick Tip: Annotate As You Read

Jul 21, 2015

One 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...

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Tests Uncovered: Timing on the Redesigned SAT Reading Section

Jul 14, 2015

This week it’s our final post on changes to the SAT Reading section, and the focus is on Timing.

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Tests Uncovered: Global Conversation Passage in Redesigned SAT Reading

Jul 01, 2015

This week we are taking a closer look at the Global Conversation Passage on the redesigned SAT Reading section.

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Should You Take the Redesigned SAT or the New ACT?

Jun 29, 2015
Both 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.

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Using Summer Wisely: Tips for Rising Seniors

Jun 18, 2015

The summer between junior and senior year is a crucial time for any driven high school student. Fall of senior year is when university applications are due, and along with university trips, classes,...

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Using Summer Wisely: Tips for Rising Juniors

Jun 18, 2015

Junior year for most students is the biggest turning point in their academic careers. Most AP classes begin junior year, bringing with them a new level of academic rigor and expectations. It is also...

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