Instead of canceling tests en masse, as it did with the May and June SATs, the College Board is now allowing individual testing centers to determine whether or not they’ll hold the tests as planned. Many sites have already canceled the November 7 test. So if you’re registered for an upcoming SAT, be sure to check the College Board’s website for updates.

In response to the coronavirus pandemic and nationwide test-site closures, testing agencies are being forced to adapt to a new and ever-changing landscape, including offering new formats of the tests.

However, for ACT the shift to online standardized testing has been in the works for some time now—the ACT has been offering online testing domestically for district- and statewide school-day tests since 2016, and in international test centers since 2018. However, as of September 2020, they will finally expand this option to include national test dates across the United States. 

As an elite athlete working towards the Tokyo Summer Olympics, Kate Grace is the embodiment of growth mentality. Kate recently spoke to the Yale Club of Oregon on “Practicing Excellence: Mastering Mind and Body on the Road to the Olympics.” We saw parallels between her training, college admissions, and SAT or ACT test prep, so we asked her to sit down with us and share more about her dedication to continued improvement.

With two-thirds of testing centers closed for the June 13th ACT, students look to July and beyond.

As more schools announce test-optional policies, submission of SAT and ACT scores is still frequently required to receive merit aid.

Moving science classes out of the classroom decreases the opportunities for collaborative study and eliminates the possibility of in-person laboratory experiments, which provide invaluable hands-on experiences for students – allowing them to see scientific concepts in action. Educators are doing their best to ease this transition for students, but what are some actions students can take to get the most out of their science classes? Let’s take a look.

A roundup of admissions news and test-related changes, updated regularly.

With all public universities in the state adopting a new test-optional admissions policy, students and families need to understand the implications.

As testing organizations respond to Covid-19 containment measures, it’s key for students to understand their options.

As the health of our students and staff is our top priority, we’re joining efforts to contain COVID-19 by transitioning all tutoring sessions online.

This coming year, ACT will roll out a set of key improvements to test delivery and reporting. All are designed to attract more students.

University of California faculty task force advises retaining the use of SAT and ACT in admissions, due to their role in advanced analytics and concerns around grade inflation.

NOTE: This is an updated post, originally published June 27, 2018.

We understand that there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to learning.

The recent college admissions scandal has sparked an important debate around ethical access to higher education.

For many people, math is a source of serious anxiety. Whether they are studying for a test in school or gearing up for the math sections of the SAT or ACT, scads of students experience a sense of dread at the prospect of solving difficult math problems. 

Stumped by a multiple-choice algebra or geometry problem on a standardized test like SAT or ACT? Incorporate these tips into your study routine.

When we show students how to leverage their graphing calculators for success on the SAT and ACT, they often reply, "Wow – I never knew I could do that!"