Admissions in the Time of COVID-19
*UPDATE* *UPDATE* *UPDATE* “As a service to students and families, NACAC is providing this online tool as a central resource for information about changes in college admission events, deposit dates, and more as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.” –NACAC […]
The SAT Math II Subject Test
The Math II Subject Test from the College Board is a 50 question test with a 60-minute time allotment. The score range is from 200 to 800 points. Each correct answer earns 1 point while ¼ of a point is […]
A Guide to Deciphering Super Scoring
There are so many “terms” to learn when you’re applying to college that it can feel like an entirely different language. Super scoring, ACT, SAT, Subject Tests, Common App, reach, target, early action single choice, early decision II, score choice, […]
SAT Subject Tests – A Quick Primer
Many parents ask us why their kids should bother taking subject tests if they also take APs – why are subject tests so important anyway? A bit of background – you might remember them as ACHIEVEMENT tests as that’s what […]
Leverage SAT Subject Tests This August
Subject Tests in the summer? NO way. Actually, YES way –in a BIG way. Serious college applicants understand that summer isn’t all fun and games. While we’re advocates of relaxation, meditation, living an active lifestyle and of course, fun and […]
Tips for Saturday’s SAT & Subject Tests
For those of you taking Subject Tests or the SAT on Saturday — good luck! Below are some tips to help you maximize test day and soar! Eat a healthy dinner the night before — carb loading is a fine […]
Columbia Drops SAT/ACT Writing and Subject Tests
Columbia University announced recently that it will no longer require the writing section of the SAT or ACT and it will not require Subject Tests from applicants. U Penn and Cornell are the only other Ivies that do not require […]
SAT Subject Tests – What You Need to Know
Recently Columbia University followed the University of Pennsylvania’s lead by becoming the second Ivy League school to drop both SAT Subject Test requirements along with the writing section requirements for the SAT or ACT. It appears schools are starting to […]
ACT Screw Up
We were among the first to notice the ACT’s dramatic change in scoring the writing section and blogged about it back in NOVEMBER of 2015. Michele even called the ACT directly to “alert” them to a major issue with the […]
SATs and Your Spirit Animal
Okay, okay we HEAR you…who wants to be judged, evaluated, sorted and dissed by a set of scores? Junior year in particular can feel like you ARE your data points. Life is so much more, of course…there’s your: Emotional Intelligence […]
