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The ACT and SAT Scores You Need to Get Into USC

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

The University of Southern California (USC) is one of the leading private research universities in the country. The university has esteemed programs for business, education, engineering, medicine, social work, and law. The other programs to note include USC’s journalism and cinema schools. With so much prestige comes heavy competition. Over 70,000 students apply each year, …

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Average SAT Score for the New SAT

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022

Want to know how you measure up? We break down the average SAT score on the New SAT and help you understand how you stack up against the competition.

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How to Get Into MIT: 9 Important Factors

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 29, 2026

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a top ranking school, well known for its dedication to science and technology. However, it’s not easy to get accepted. Nearly 27,000 students submitted applications to the school in the 2023 admissions cycle, but only 1,345 were accepted (or 5%). Students applying to MIT need to have a …

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Are SAT Test Prep Classes Worth The Money?

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

In recent years, SAT prep classes have become a lucrative business. Companies and corporations such as The Princeton Review, Kaplan Inc., and Sylvan Learning Inc. are growing steadily, providing test services for a larger and larger number of students. In addition to the larger companies, several local, private SAT tutors have popped up in nearly …

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Villanova University SAT And ACT Scores: What You Need To Get In

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re considering applying to Villanova University, you’re in good company. Each year, the Pennsylvania university receives over 15,000 applications. Of those who apply, about half are accepted. Villanova requires applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores from tests taken during, or before December, of their senior year. SAT subject tests aren’t required by …

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5 In-Person SAT Prep Classes

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022

A lot of SAT test prep is done online nowadays, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a class offered in a good old-fashioned classroom setting. Typically, if the in-person setting is what you’re after, it’s going to cost you a pretty penny. Having said that, I understand if you’re the kind of person that …

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When Do SAT Scores Come Out?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

You’ve studied for what seems like forever, read up on all the test-taking tips, and owned that SAT test–all you have to do now is wait. But for how long? When do you get to see the fruits of your labor? When do the SAT scores come out? The answer: It depends. Each of the …

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4 Reasons to take ACT / SAT Prep Classes and 5 Really Great Ones

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 26, 2025

When SAT and ACT day arrives, students will line up by the masses clutching sharpened #2 pencils and bottles of water. Not only that, they will all most likely enter the testing area experiencing some form of anxiety or mental roadblock that they will need to overcome to be successful. Thankfully, there are some ways …

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Don’t Miss These Upcoming SAT Test Dates for 2026-27

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 28, 2026

Are you a high school junior or a senior heading to college soon? You’ll want to schedule your SAT date soon to secure your spot and start working towards a score that will help your college applications. The SAT is offered almost year round, except for July. Below, we’ve listed the SAT test dates for …

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How to get into Harvard: GPA requirements, ACT/SAT scores and more

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 7, 2025

Key takeaways: Harvard University’s admissions officers review applicants’ GPA, academic rigor, ACT/SAT test scores, recommendations, and application essays. They also look at non-academic factors, such as extracurriculars, character, volunteer work, and more. Accepted students in 2024-2025 had a 4.21 GPA on average and most had above a 30 on the ACT or 1500 on the …