Miami Herald

ACT to SAT Score Conversion: What You Need to Know

Did you know that over the past decade, the SAT has consistently remained the more widely taken college-entrance exam, while the ACT has held a steady share at around one-third to nearly half of all ...

David Blobaum: Admitting unprepared students into college isn’t equity

We are seeing the consequences of SAT- and ACT-optional admissions policies at schools such as the University of California ...
MLive

Does my child need to retake the SAT, ACT?

Nkechinyere Okwuwasi, a senior at City High Middle School in Grand Rapids, said when she first got her SAT score back, she was “bewildered.” The student activist has visions of attending an ...
Forbes

Should You Still Take The SAT Or ACT For "Test Optional" Colleges?

Recently, I had a fascinating conversation with a college admissions officer about the massive influx of applicants many "test-optional" colleges and universities are getting. This conversation was ...
Miami Herald

ACT vs SAT: Key Differences You Should Know

Trying to decide between the ACT and SAT? You’re in the right place. Both tests have been used for over 65 years and remain widely accepted in college admissions. They serve the same purpose, but ...
The Hill

Your A student is average — don’t blame the SAT and ACT

The Nov. 1 early application deadline for most colleges is almost here. More than at any time in the year — especially since COVID upended many college admissions precedents — I get a litany of ...
The Hill

The days of optional SAT scores may be coming to an end

Are standardized tests poised for a comeback? Dartmouth College announced this week it would be reinstating its requirement for applicants to submit scores from the SAT or ACT, a mandate that it and ...
NBC4 Columbus

Ohio State to require applicants’ ACT/SAT scores, ending pandemic-era policy

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio State University announced this week it will once again require ACT/SAT scores for first-year applicants, starting in 2026. Five years ago this week, Ohio State shut down ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Is the SAT or ACT required for Texas college admission? Here’s how to prep for the exams

FILE -- A prep course for an SAT college entrance exam at the Business of Sports School in New York, March 1, 2016. In the wake of a federal investigation, standardized testing officials are reviewing ...

Why Indian students struggle on the SAT and ACT: Study abroad expert shares insights on how to bridge the gap

Many Indian students step into SAT or ACT preparation confident that their strong school grades will ensure similar success ...
Forbes

Playing Catch-Up With The SAT, The ACT Will Offer Online Test Version This Month

Students who opt for the online ACT won't know until the day of the test whether they get the traditional digital test or the shorter, experimental version. Racing to catch up to the College Board and ...