With admission decisions for the future Class of 2029 nearly final, the admission cycle now resets for the next group of applicants - and one thing is clear: standardizing testing is back in the spotlight.
The New ACT in 2025: What's Changing and When
You may have heard the ACT is changing in 2025, and registration is now open for the April, June, and July test dates (as of December 5). Here’s everything you need to know about what is changing and when:
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?
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?
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.
Which Colleges are Test-Optional, Test-Flexible, and Test-Required for 2022-2023 Applicants?
Test-Optional Admissions in 2022 and Beyond
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.
Back to Basics: How to Ace the ACT Math Section
Vocabulary in the ACT Math section? Yep, that’s right. You might be surprised how many missed questions are the result of students just not knowing what “real value” or “irrational number” means. This may seem like basic terminology, but when these math vocab words are a focal point of the question, those are easy points lost. Ayla explains basic formulas to know and math vocabulary so you can ace the ACT Math section.