SAT/ACT

Do Colleges Look Differently On the ACT and the SAT?

Do Colleges Look Differently On the ACT and the SAT?

By Solomon Team / 11/25/2020

The short answer is No. Colleges may ask for either the SAT or ACT, but they do not treat applicants differently based on which test scores are sent. Either one will suffice and be treated equally. Some colleges may also be “test-optional”; they may not ask for any tests at all. You may want to…

What you need to know about SAT Subject Tests

What were SAT Subject Tests? What happened to them?

By Solomon Team / 09/27/2018

In Short: College Board discontinued Subject Tests in 2021. A comment from the College Board blog on the topic: As students and colleges adapted to new realities and changes to the college admissions process, College Board stopped offering Subject Tests to reduce demands on students. Students can still get and send Subject Test scores from previous…

Juniors –– Plan Now, Relax Later

Juniors –– Plan Now, Relax Later

By Solomon Team / 08/22/2018

For most high school students, junior year is a crucial juncture. It’s during the eleventh grade that most students will experience their most challenging schedule and coursework to date. What’s more, kicking off the second half of high school means beginning the march into the college admissions process. Or at least that’s how it should…