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ACT SAT
306 MORE Vocabulary Words You Must Know for the SAT & ACT
Having a strong understanding and ability to use a wide range of words accurately is important for students to achieve outstanding scores on standardized tests like the SAT and ACT. Here are 306 MORE words you must know for the SAT and ACT.
September 15, 2026
College Admissions
Could the SAT and ACT Return to UC Admissions? What High School Sophomores Need to Know
For the past several years, the University of California has operated under a test-blind admissions policy, meaning SAT and ACT scores have not been considered in undergraduate admissions decisions. However, recent developments suggest that the debate over standardized testing is far from over.
May 29, 2026
College Admissions
Why Public Universities Should Reconsider Requiring Standardized Tests
The debate over standardized testing at public universities has become increasingly polarized. But if public universities cannot reliably assess academic readiness at admission, who bears the cost of that uncertainty?
January 7, 2026
College Admissions
The University of California Under Pressure — Why the SAT/ACT May Be Coming Back, and How You Can Be Ready
The University of California (UC) currently follows a test-free admissions policy—SAT and ACT scores are not considered at all in undergraduate admissions decisions. However, the U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration recently issued a so-called “Dear Colleague” letter to colleg
May 1, 2025
Students
Why High School Students Planning to Study Engineering and Science in College Should Take the SAT and ACT
For high school students aspiring to pursue careers in engineering and science, taking standardized college admission tests like the SAT or ACT can be a crucial step in preparing for the challenges of higher education.
March 7, 2025
Students
More Colleges Are Requiring Standardized Tests – What This Means for Students Applying to Test-optional Schools
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.
February 27, 2025
Students Resources
List of Colleges and Universities that Require Standardized Tests (Updated August 2024)
Top 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 h
August 23, 2024
Students Resources
Navigating the College Application Process: A Guide for High School Juniors Starting in April
As 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 unt
April 19, 2024
Students Resources
Trends in College Admissions in 2024
The 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 ar
March 27, 2024
Students Resources
The End of Test-Optional Policies in College Admission?
What 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.
March 9, 2024
SAT Test Prep
The Paper SAT vs. the New Digital SAT
It’s finally happening. The SAT is going fully digital starting in 2024 for students in the United States. The 3-hour paper-and-pencil SAT is being streamlined into a computer-based test that’s just under 2 hours and 15 minutes. Here’s what you need to know about the new digital SAT.
July 7, 2022
College Admissions
What You Need to Know About UC's Decision to Eliminate the SAT/ACT Requirement (Updated September 3, 2020)
While "UC drops the SAT and ACT" is the headline, the details are slightly more complex and worth delving into.
September 3, 2020
ACT SAT
How Long Do I Need to Study to Be Ready for the SAT/ACT?
Preparing 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.
April 27, 2020
ACT SAT
The June SAT Has Been Canceled . . . Now What?
The 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.
April 17, 2020
College Admissions
UC Temporarily Suspends SAT Admission Requirement in Response to COVID-19
The 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.
April 1, 2020
ACT Writing
How to Spot a Sentence Fragment
One of the first steps in mastering SAT and ACT grammar is understanding the difference between a complete sentence and a sentence fragment.
May 27, 2019Jon G.
ACT SAT
6 Things to Do After Taking the SAT or ACT
So now that you’ve finally taken the test (and hopefully recuperated from any dizziness from the ride), here are six ideas for where to put your focus next.
March 24, 2019Kiley A.
SAT
What is SAT Superscore and How Does It Work?
Your SAT Superscore is the total of your highest scores on each test section after you take the SAT two or more times. But there are some important things to remember before submitting your scores to colleges.
March 19, 2019Stephen P.
College Admissions
Is It Bad to Take the SAT More Than Two Times?
As with all issues concerning college applications and admissions, there are a number of complex factors to consider here. Below I outline what you should think about and research before deciding whether you want to take the SAT once, twice, three times, or more.
March 4, 2019Stephen P.
ACT SAT
8 Ways to Improve Your Speed on the SAT/ACT
If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking for a quick-fix, so let’s cut to the chase…
February 9, 2019
ACT SAT
5 Myths About the SAT & ACT
When it comes to standardized tests, the truth is often riddled with inaccuracies. To avoid confusion, let’s separate fact from fiction and dispel some common myths about the ACT and SAT.
January 31, 2019Jon G.
SAT
Do Colleges Really Care About the SAT Essay?
Although the SAT essay is optional, there is a general consensus that most “optional” parts of college applications are actually “required” if a student wants to maximize his or her chances of acceptance. But do colleges really care about the essay?
January 24, 2019Jon G.
College Admissions
Does Getting Less than a 1500 on the SAT Mean I'll Never Get into a Good School?
With all the pressure from family and peers swirling around, it’s common to stress about SAT scores and getting into college. Plus, admissions is getting more and more competitive each year, so you may be wondering, can you get into a good school these days with less than a 1500 on the SAT?
December 10, 2018Kiley A.
SAT
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the SAT Essay
As with any academic exercise, the name of the SAT Essay game is preparation. To prepare for the essay, practice developing a plan of attack that you can replicate no matter the passage.
November 23, 2018Jon G.

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