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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!

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 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!

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.

Everything You Need to Know About a Score Report

Everything You Need to Know About a Score Report

What is a score report? How do I read it? How do I choose which scores to send to colleges? Should I cancel my score if I’m not happy with it? We asked Former Vassar Admissions Officer Eli to weigh in!

5 Ways to Maximize Your Online Learning Experience

5 Ways to Maximize Your Online Learning Experience

With the COVID-19 pandemic, online learning is more common than ever. How can you make the most of your online learning experience? Our Director of Academic Operations talks us through 5 ways to maximize remote learning.

How Can I Improve My ACT Score?

How Can I Improve My ACT Score?

From the diagnostic process to the real exam, many students wonder how much room there is for improvement. See why our tutor Jackie believes that how much any one student improves is about consistency, commitment, and confidence!