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Test-Optional Policies Under (Re)consideration... Again

Test-Optional Policies Under (Re)consideration... Again

When it comes to data based on real students and real outcomes, test-optional policies can actually undermine some diversity initiatives. For example, according to Stuart Schmill, MIT’s Dean of Admissions, “Once we brought the test requirement back, we admitted the most diverse class that we ever had in our history.”

What do colleges see when I submit my test scores?

What do colleges see when I submit my test scores?

Is it bad to take the SAT or ACT lots of times? What is Score Choice and which colleges use it? When and where do I need to submit official test scores? If I submit a superscore, will colleges see my lower subscores and evaluate those too? We’re answering all those questions and more so you can submit your scores (or not submit them) with confidence!

Which Colleges are Test-Optional, Test-Flexible, and Test-Required for 2023-2024 Applicants?

Which Colleges are Test-Optional, Test-Flexible, and Test-Required for 2023-2024 Applicants?

The test-optional landscape is constantly changing, so we’re keeping track of where test scores are required, recommended, and optional at the top 150 colleges and universities in the US. Where do your schools fall on the list?

Does Standardized Testing Still Matter?

Does Standardized Testing Still Matter?

One of the most common questions Sophomores and Juniors are asking right now is “Do I really need to take the SAT/ACT?” The answer is a categorical YES. While the current test-optional environment suggests the possibility of a more enduring trend, few schools have made permanent changes to their testing policies. Read more about how standardized testing relates to your college apps here.

What to Expect on the New Digital SAT

What to Expect on the New Digital SAT

2023 is upon us, and with it comes the arrival of the Digital SAT. To help you prepare, let’s dive a bit deeper into the user experience and specific content of the test. The math content will remain largely unchanged, but the verbal content will look and feel very different for anyone who has been preparing for the paper test.

What’s Changing (and Staying the Same) with the SAT?

What’s Changing (and Staying the Same) with the SAT?

For international students, the new digital version of the SAT will be administered for the first time on March 11. (In the United States, this update is scheduled for 2024.) Now is a perfect opportunity to discuss what’s changing and what’s staying the same – and what it all means for you as a test-taker.

Which Colleges are Test-Optional, Test-Flexible, and Test-Required for 2022-2023 Applicants?

Which Colleges are Test-Optional, Test-Flexible, and Test-Required for 2022-2023 Applicants?

The test-optional landscape is constantly changing, so we’re keeping track of where test scores are required, recommended, and optional at the top 150 colleges and universities in the US. Where do your schools fall on the list?

Test-Optional Admissions in 2022 and Beyond

Test-Optional Admissions in 2022 and Beyond

Across the board, test-optional policies have led to many more applicants, stronger applicant pools, and greater diversity, with no significant difference in undergraduate success between submitters and non-submitters. But all test-optional policies are not equal.

Should I Take the ACT or SAT?

Should I Take the ACT or SAT?

When it comes to beginning the test prep process, every student starts with the same question: should I take the ACT or SAT? LogicPrep New York’s Director Brian shares his insight on the differences between the exams, important factors to consider when you make your decision, and the importance of LP’s Diagnostic Process.