When you start compiling your college list, you may notice that some of the schools you’re interested in have rolling admissions. During the admissions process, some colleges and universities opt to evaluate applications one by one as they arrive at the school rather than waiting for a specific deadline to evaluate all their applications at once. Unlike early action, where students can choose to apply early and commit to a…

If you’re trying to get into one of the nation’s top universities, or you are going into a field of study that requires extensive math knowledge, you will want to earn an 800 on the SAT Math section. Getting an 800 on the SAT Math section means that you don’t have to score as highly on the Reading section to get a high composite score, and it also makes you…

If your goal is to get into a highly selective college or university, like one of the eight Ivy League schools, you will want your SAT Reading score to be as high as possible. While a score in the 680-750 range is impressive, nothing will make you more competitive than answering all 40 questions correctly and earning an 800 on this section. There are many reasons why it is beneficial…

Earning a 3 or above on an AP test is a great way to earn college credit and let college admissions officers know that you are capable of handling college-level coursework.  It’s important that you are well-prepared for your AP exams so that you are able to do well on the test and open doors for your future. To earn a good score on an AP exam, you need to…

If you want to go to an Ivy League school or a school that is highly selective, it is a good idea to take a few AP classes.  While many high schoolers know that taking AP classes is a great way to prepare for college and even earn college credit, some are hesitant to sign up for these classes because of their reputation. If you listen to many people talk…

Studying for the SAT often requires dedicating countless hours over several weeks to learning test-taking strategies, English skills, and math skills. When you are spending an hour or two each day studying for test administration that is months away, you might start to wonder if all of your efforts are really worth it. Now that the SAT doesn’t penalize students for wrong answers, you should be able to try your…

The SAT Math sections are two of the most difficult sections of the SAT. It covers a wide breadth of topics, and test-takers are only allowed to use a calculator for one section.  The first math section, which does not allow students to use a calculator, gives students 25 minutes to answer 20 questions. For the second section, where calculators are allowed, students have 55 minutes to answer 38 questions.…

In high school, and even in college, you will take some classes where assignments and exams are graded on a curve. This means that grades are adjusted in some fashion in order for teachers and professors to create a proper distribution of grades. On an ideal exam, for instance, the grades would form a bell curve with most of the test scores forming the mean or middle of the bell…

Have you dreamed about attending Harvard, Yale, or Columbia since you were in middle school? Are Dartmouth or Princeton at the top of your college list?  If you have your sights set on an Ivy League school, you are probably already aware of just how much hard work it will take to get accepted. You need strong essays, a stellar GPA, an impressive list of extracurricular activities, and of course,…

Want to make your college applications look impressive? Take SAT Subject Tests in addition to the regular SAT. Even though these tests will only be offered through the summer of 2021, and they focus on just one subject, they still offer a host of benefits for students who choose to take them: SAT Subject Tests highlight your strengths: Are you great at chemistry? Are you practically fluent in Spanish. These…