High school students applying to colleges that require the SAT or ACT scores are also likely to apply to colleges that are test-optional. So, students applying to test-optional colleges and universities must consider taking standardized tests or risk being at a competitive disadvantage.
Read MoreStarting in April 2025, the ACT college admission test will undergo significant changes to enhance flexibility in how high school students take the test and reduce test duration for students. These modifications are designed to better align the assessment with students' needs while maintaining the ACT’s role as a reliable indicator for college admissions.
Read MoreTop universities like Johns Hopkins, Harvard, and MIT are reinstating SAT/ACT testing requirements for freshman admissions, reflecting the ongoing importance of standardized test scores in the college application process. Elite Prep's comprehensive digital SAT and ACT prep programs are designed to help students excel. Schedule a free diagnostic SAT or ACT at Elite today!
Read MoreAs high school juniors approach the final stretch of their secondary education, the prospect of college looms on the horizon. With the college application season fast approaching, juniors need to lay the groundwork for a successful outcome. While students won’t be submitting college applications until October or November at the earliest, we advise students to start preparing for the next part of the process this spring. Here's a checklist of what high school juniors should be doing starting April of their 11th grade.
Read MoreThe process of admission to colleges and universities in the United States is constantly changing. From frequent changes in standardized test policies to the effects of an increasingly large applicant pool, the factors that affect college admission are often hidden and difficult to navigate. Here are five of the most important new trends in college admissions that college-bound students should be aware of.
Read MoreWhat do Yale, Brown, Dartmouth, MIT, the University of Georgia, Georgetown, Purdue, and Georgia Tech have in common? All of these selective colleges and universities have reinstated standardized test requirements that were suspended during the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreWhile "UC drops the SAT and ACT" is the headline, the details are slightly more complex and worth delving into.
Read MorePreparing for the SAT or ACT can lead to great score increases and a higher chance of getting into colleges. The question is not whether to prepare, but how long the preparation will take. Here’s a roadmap for anticipating your own study time-frame.
Read MoreThe College Board has officially cancelled every SAT scheduled for the spring semester. What should you do now? How will college admissions be affected? Let's try to address a few of your questions here.
Read MoreThe University of California’s announcement that they will temporarily suspend the SAT application requirement has left many high school juniors with questions. To help clarify things, we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions and provided answers.
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