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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!

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.

How Test-Optional Has Changed Application Review: Case Studies of Chapman and University of San Diego

How Test-Optional Has Changed Application Review: Case Studies of Chapman and University of San Diego

In response to reducing the weight of testing in the admissions process—or even removing it entirely—many universities have found ways to instead elevate student skills, character, and knowledge. These case studies of Chapman University and University of San Diego demonstrate how.

How Can My AP Exam Scores Support My College Application?

How Can My AP Exam Scores Support My College Application?

LP College Advisor Chris, a former Duke and Georgia Tech Admissions Officer, offers his advice on how taking AP courses and exams can demonstrate your college readiness, support your college applications, and even earn you college credit!