Tests Uncovered: The Redesigned SAT Essay Passage
This week we are taking a look at The Passage on the Redesigned SAT Essay Section. What does the passage look like? The redesigned SAT essay passage is a 650–750-word speech or article intended [...]
Inclement Weather May Affect SAT Testing Centers this Saturday
By now, students on the East Coast have most likely heard about the snowstorm that is predicted to hit the D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City regions this weekend. This report is especially [...]
A Closer Look at PSAT Percentiles
Percentiles are a beast. And the beast is out in full force with the new PSAT. There’s been a lot of talk about scores, conversions, and selection indexes, but it all seems to focus now on [...]
ACT Now Scoring Writing Section More Harshly
This past fall, the ACT Writing section began featuring a new essay and scoring rubric. Students who took the ACT before it changed, then sat for the exam again after the changes were made, may [...]
Tests Uncovered: Argument Questions in Redesigned SAT Writing
This week we are taking a look at Argument Questions on the Redesigned SAT Writing Section. What does this question look like? These questions will ask a student to determine the purpose of a [...]
Recent College Board Delays Create Uncertainty of Smooth Transition to the Redesigned SAT
In the months that have passed since the College Board officially announced the redesigned SAT exam, the college admissions landscape has undergone some significant (and oftentimes unexpected) [...]
Test Prep in the News: December 2015
We are committed to providing you with the most up-to-date resources and announcements from the college admissions testing landscape. Here are some of the top headlines from this past month: The [...]
Tests Uncovered: Style Questions in Redesigned SAT Writing
This week we are taking a look at Style Questions on the Redesigned SAT Writing Section. What does this question look like? These questions will ask a student to select a word, phrase, or [...]