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One thing that comes as a shock to many students is that it costs money to take the ACT or SAT and some students can’t afford it. In fact–it’s not cheap. It costs about $30-50 to take either test, depending on whether or not you include the optional writing portion. Plus, there are extra fees …

The score of your SAT test is a pretty big deal, and since college admittance chances, scholarships, and future job or internship possibilities can all be linked to how well you do, it’s important to understand just what that number means. Here we’ll break down just how the SAT is scored. What does your score mean? Well, …

The ACT standardized test is often lauded for providing to prospective college students an alternative to the traditional SAT, a test that has been infamous in culture for decades for its longevity and supposed difficulty. Originally standing for “American College Test,” the ACT now goes only by its acronym and sets itself up as a …

If you’re hoping to apply to college, you may be trying to decide which standardized test to take: the ACT vs. SAT. It will please you to hear that colleges do not prefer the SAT over the ACT or vice versa. We’ll cover the myth that the SAT is preferred over the ACT, as well …

After all that studying, prepping, practice test-taking, stressing, and finally taking the SAT, the last thing you’re probably thinking is: I want to do that again. The SAT is a big deal and a big commitment, especially in the middle of college searching and regular school. So once you’re done with the test, why should you …

Wondering if you should retake the ACT? Many students benefit from retakes—in fact, 57 percent of students score higher when they take the test more than once! Retaking may not be necessary for everyone, but here are some things to consider when deciding whether you should. A higher score can increase more than your admissions …

You’ve decided to take the next step for your future–you’re signing up for the ACT or SAT. Congrats! I know, I know–calm down, it’s a test, it’s not that exciting. But if you’re registering for the ACT/SAT that means college is on your radar and you’re planning for what just might be the best 4 (ish) …

The highest possible and perfect ACT score is a 36. However, the ACT Profile Report for last year’s graduating class (2017), indicates that of the 2,030,038 students who took the ACT, only 2,760 earned a perfect ACT score. So for the vast majority of us, that 36 will remain elusive. But that doesn’t mean you …

A strong standardized test score is an important part of a competitive application to Yale. But how do you know if your score is good enough? One way to do this is by finding out the average SAT/ACT score for Yale. Knowing what SAT or ACT score is needed for Yale will give you an …

Nearly 30,000 students apply to Vanderbilt University in Nashville each year. Of these, just under 4,000 students are accepted, for a 13 percent admissions rate. VU’s admissions committee requires either an ACT or an SAT score. If you take SAT subjects tests, you can submit them with your application for consideration as well, but they’re …