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Thursday, January 25, 2024
IvyWise On-Demand: Standardized Testing in a Test-Optional Landscape

IvyWise On-Demand: Standardized Testing in a Test-Optional Landscape

Events Standardized Testing in a Test-Optional Landscape DATE AND TIME On Demand Free Watch Now ABOUT THIS EVENT The standardized testing landscape has dramatically transformed over the past few years. While the majority of colleges and universities operated under test-optional or test-blind policies for the 2023-2024 admissions cycle, some colleges, like Dartmouth and Yale, will be returning to requiring test scores for the 2024-2025 admissions cycle. On top of this, the Digital SAT is now being offered both in the U.
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Are Test-Optional Policies Here to Stay?

Are Test-Optional Policies Here to Stay?

By Carolyn, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor As you might have heard, many colleges across the country have been adopting a test-optional application review process in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you know you will be submitting applications of your own sometime in the next few years, you might be wondering what exactly 'test-optional' means and whether or not these policies will apply to you. In this article, I will address some of these questions and consider the possible scenarios that you might encounter when your senior year rolls around.
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Should Students Apply Test-Optional This Fall?

Should Students Apply Test-Optional This Fall?

SAT and ACT testing has been dramatically affected by COVID-19. Testing opportunities have been few and far between over the past two years, spurring many colleges to announce test-optional admissions policies. While some colleges have said the switch is temporary, standardized testing has been a hot topic for many years and this gives us an opportunity to reimagine the admission process.
Monday, August 31, 2020
Without Test Scores, How do Colleges Make Decisions?

Without Test Scores, How do Colleges Make Decisions?

The process of preparing for, taking, and responding to standardized test scores is a stressful and overwhelming one for students and families, and with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, this process has only become more stressful in recent years. One of the ways that colleges have responded to the pandemic's obstacles is to implement test-optional admissions policies to avoid disadvantaging students who have been unable to sit for an ACT or SAT. This was a sudden and drastic shift that left many students and families with questions about how it will impact their own applications.
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
How to Self-Study for AP Exams

How to Self-Study for AP Exams

In light of the recent dissolution of the SAT Subject Tests by the College Board, many students in the US and around the world are wondering how now to demonstrate their academic knowledge to universities. While stellar grades, internships, and independent research will always remain a core part of this process, we also know that some colleges still value being able to compare student achievement in standardized test settings. If you’re already enrolled in AP or IB courses at your school, good news!
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
How to Decide Between the ACT and SAT

How to Decide Between the ACT and SAT

If you are planning to apply to a college or university in the US, chances are you’re going to have to take either the ACT or the SAT. At IvyWise we advise students to prep for test – not both. So how do you decide which one is the best fit for you?
Monday, February 27, 2017
How to Read Your SAT Score Report

How to Read Your SAT Score Report

Your SAT Score Report has a lot of useful information, but understanding what each score means and how they translate into actionable items to aid your college prep can be difficult. Our team of test prep experts has put together the following SAT Score Report guide to help families better understand their students' SAT scores and how they can use these results to make informed decisions on how to proceed with test prep. First, it's important to understand the different scores that you will receive on your Score Report.
Friday, February 5, 2016
Juniors: How to Deal with Your First SAT Score

Juniors: How to Deal with Your First SAT Score

The school year is winding down, and current juniors are probably feeling a little overwhelmed with the prospect of starting the admissions process this summer. By now you should have taken the SAT and are probably just receiving your scores. You might be a little disappointed and freaked out if your first SAT score isn’t what you expected, and you most likely don’t fully understand if/how your scores will impact your whole college application.
Thursday, July 19, 2018
How to Pace Yourself on the ACT and SAT

How to Pace Yourself on the ACT and SAT

The SAT and ACT are the most often used exams for college admissions in the U.S., and given that they are standardized, they must be taken under strict time constraints.
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
How to Plan Your Test Prep From Start to Finish

How to Plan Your Test Prep From Start to Finish

The two most commonly asked questions by students regarding ACT or SAT test prep are: “When is it too early to begin test prep?” and “How much prep is too much prep?” While the answers to these questions vary per student based on college admissions goals, academic and extracurricular priorities, and personal SAT or ACT test goals, it’s important to keep a couple of key points in mind so that students are spending their time in the best way possible and not overdoing test prep.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
QUIZ: Do You Know The Truth About College Admissions?

QUIZ: Do You Know The Truth About College Admissions?

With all of the stress, pressure and confusion surrounding the college admissions process, it's no wonder that people start to develop their own theories on how it all works. You've likely heard a "secret" admissions rumor from a friend of a friend that has made you panic. But what is the truth?
Friday, February 5, 2016
SAT and ACT Myths Debunked: The Truth About Standardized Tests and College Admission

SAT and ACT Myths Debunked: The Truth About Standardized Tests and College Admission

Standardized tests are a controversial factor in the college admissions process, and with so many opinions on the value of these college entrance exams, misinformation can run rampant. From the value of one test over the other to how to prepare and how scores affect a student’s chances of admission, there are many myths out there about the SAT and ACT. In order to have success in the college admissions process, parents and students need to first separate fact from fiction.
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
SAT vs. ACT: Which College Entrance Exam Should You Take?

SAT vs. ACT: Which College Entrance Exam Should You Take?

IvyWise counselors Nat and Eric offer advice on when and how students should start planning for standardized testing and discuss the important distinction between test-optional' and 'test-blind' on the college admissions podcast, giving listeners expert insight from former admissions officers. Listen Now! More than 2,000 U.
Monday, February 8, 2016
Self-Studying: What’s the Benefit and How to Do It

Self-Studying: What’s the Benefit and How to Do It

With an increasing number of new technologies and an expanding global population, self-studying is on the rise. Education is no longer confined to just the classroom, and some would argue that the classroom model is outdated and does not meet the intellectual needs of individuals in such an interconnected society.  Being an autodidact, or self-teacher, has become increasingly feasible due to MOOCs (massive open online courses), Internet encyclopedias, and more colleges and universities offering courses online.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Setting Academic and College Prep Goals

Setting Academic and College Prep Goals

Setting academic and college prep goals now is a great way to get students excited about their college prep and alleviate some of the stress commonly associated with planning for college. While it may not be time to apply to college yet, starting to think about academic and college prep goals now will make it easier for students to identify solid goals by the time application season rolls around. It will also allow them to relax over any upcoming breaks, rather than stressing about what they need to accomplish before school is back in session.
Friday, February 5, 2016
Spring Standardized Testing: Advice for Sophomores and Juniors

Spring Standardized Testing: Advice for Sophomores and Juniors

For many high school students, spring semester means standardized test season. Like it or not, these tests are a factor for college admissions at most schools — even if they’re test optional. While a perfect score alone won’t get you into your dream college, it is important to do well on these tests to have the greatest chance of admission.
Friday, February 5, 2016
Starting Second Semester off Right: Tips for a Successful Spring Term

Starting Second Semester off Right: Tips for a Successful Spring Term

While it can be tempting to simply count down the days until summer break, spring semester is a prime time for high school underclassmen to prepare for the college admissions process, and for college-bound seniors to close out the year on a high note. Believe it or not, seniors, you are not off the hook just yet! Here are some tips for high school students to ensure a productive and successful spring semester.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Gamify Your SAT Prep

Gamify Your SAT Prep

Even as the SAT undergoes some significant changes in its switch to a digital format, the underlying reality of taking a major standardized test remains the same — you’ve got to do some prep work! As the hours of grammar drills and math flashcards march on, however, you may find your focus flagging and your energy sagging. What’s a well-meaning student to do when they feel the siren call of the latest Netflix original series tugging their attention away from their notes?
Thursday, March 26, 2020
The Benefits of Virtual Tutoring and Test Prep

The Benefits of Virtual Tutoring and Test Prep

Online instruction has been growing in popularity over the years because it can connect people from all over the world – and right now it’s necessary as students continue their studies after school closures due to the current coronavirus pandemic. As students connect to instructors online, the demand for virtual tutoring and test prep is growing. But is it effective?
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Test Prep 101: Reading Comprehension Questions

Test Prep 101: Reading Comprehension Questions

In my last article, I discussed a process for how to effectively and efficiently read through the Reading Comprehension passages on the SAT and ACT. Now, we’re going to take a look at how students should approach answering the actual questions within these sections. Always remember this: Reading Comprehension is ultimately an open-book test.
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Mastering SAT and ACT Reading Comprehension Passages

Mastering SAT and ACT Reading Comprehension Passages

Every year, another group of students prepares for a fresh cycle of test prep, each with their own set of strengths and weaknesses. One of the most difficult (and time consuming) parts of the SAT and ACT is getting through the reading comprehension passages efficiently and effectively. I’m here to give you some tips on how to conquer the reading passages on the SAT and ACT.
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