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Interested in attending Boston College? You’re not alone! BC receives over 23,000 applications a year from students all over the globe. Of these applicants, about 34 percent are accepted. Boston College requires an ACT (with writing) or an SAT score before considering your application complete. If you take SAT subject tests, BC will consider those …

If you’re like many college hopefuls, you’re looking for any possible source of scholarship money to help you fund your higher education. In your search, you may have heard of a program called the National Merit Scholarship–you may have even taken the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test! But what exactly is the National Merit Scholarship, and …

It happens that the “P” in “PSAT” officially stands for “preliminary,” but it could just as well stand for “preview” or “preparation.” And you should take the PSAT! The PSAT offers students an opportunity to sharpen their skills in preparation for the actual SAT. The test is understandably held at a level of importance high …

So you’re the proud parent of a high school student. Lucky you! Between the endless hours of carpooling, doing laundry, and constantly asking if your student has their homework done, you’re also aware that these four years are kind of pivotal in your child’s life. Within the next couple of years, your baby is going …

So let me get this straight, if I take an AP class then I can take the AP exam and maybe get college credit. But the university I’m applying to also wants me to take 2 SAT subject tests. Do I have to take them both? What’s the difference? Well, both tests are created by College Board. …

The SAT subject tests are designed to make you stand out during the college application and admission processes. Set yourself up for success. Start early in your high school career and make a 4-year test schedule. You’ll want to avoid taking the ACT, SAT, and SAT subject tests all within one semester. So make yourself …

Each SAT subject test is an hour long, multiple choice test. In those 60 minutes you have the opportunity to show potential colleges/universities your strengths and interests.  YOU get to pick which of the 20 subject tests you want take. How many should you take? How do you choose? There are 3 big factors to consider …

How much time should you spend on test prep for the ACT or SAT? The answer to that question depends on the type of learner you are and how you study best. Everyone has their own preferences and test prep strategies for studying. Some start studying weeks or months in advance, while others study the …

So you’ve decided to tackle studying for the ACT or SAT during spring break. Kudos to you! In an effort to prepare yourself for this feat, you’ve searched for a few tips to help you be successful–and here you are. So here they are: 1. Make a realistic schedule Set a goal for yourself, but …

If you request testing accommodations through College Board, and they approve it, the accommodations apply to the SAT, PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT, and all AP exams. You should submit the application at the beginning of your high school career. At the latest, you can submit the application fall of your sophomore year if you’re planning on …