Preparing for college begins long before senior year. Junior year is the strategic sweet spot, especially when it comes to standardized testing. SAT and ACT scores remain a key component of college admissions and financial aid decisions. Beginning prep in junior year...
When it comes to college admissions, few decisions cause more confusion for students and families than choosing between the SAT and ACT. While most U.S. colleges accept scores from either test, deciding which one to take can influence not only your test-day...
Preparing for the SAT or ACT isn’t just about cramming content—it’s about building a personalized study strategy that aligns with your learning style, goals, and timeline. At College Benefits Research Group (CBRG), we’ve worked with thousands of students to turn test...
As educational standards evolve to meet the demands of a digital age, so too must the tools we use to measure academic readiness. This includes the SAT changes that are planned for 2024. The SAT, a longstanding benchmark in college admissions, is undergoing a...
If you’re an aspiring college student who needs to increase your test scores or prepare for your first entrance exam, you may be curious about your options. Determining which exams you should take and how many retakes are too many can be challenging. It’s not always a...
As you surely know, the Scholastic Aptitude Test is a resource that most colleges and universities use when evaluating applicants for admission. Admissions counselors consider this test score and other factors such as extracurricular activities, letters of...
One of the most important parts of the college admissions process is preparing for and taking the crucial standardized tests that can determine acceptance to the colleges and universities you’ve applied to. With spring being the most popular time for students across...
For many years, one of the mainstays of the college admissions process for universities and colleges across the country has been entrance exams. Schools generally look at standardized test scores, particularly the SAT, during their initial rounds of entrance...
The SAT is a mountain that nearly every high school student must climb. Test-taking anxiety and fear of performing poorly overwhelm many students, and they don’t perform as well as they could. If you’re dreading the SAT, here are some practical tips you can apply to...
Colleges and universities have different requirements for admission. There are even multiple options for college entrance exams. The exam you take depends on what you are interested in and what your potential college seeks; the options are the Preliminary Scholastic...