Just because you can automatically send SAT® Test scores to four colleges for free, should you? You may wonder whether you should wait until after you receive your test score. In most cases, you should save the money and send your scores for free. Why? Choose your...
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What Does Test-Optional Really Mean?
What does test-optional really mean? Even as many colleges extend their test-optional admissions policies another year, the ACT® Test and SAT® Test still can greatly affect merit-based scholarships and college admissions. Test-optional is really only for those excited...
College Prep Checklist
Feeling overwhelmed about what comes next after high school? Here's a College Prep Checklist to help you get started. Freshman Year ☐ Begin discussing post-secondary education options. Many parents and families believe higher education is necessary to achieve career...
Not Test-Optional for Homeschool Students
Some test-optional schools still require homeschool students to submit ACT® Test or SAT® Test scores as a needed metric to evaluate their application. International students may also still see testing requirements. Many test-optional schools also still require ALL...
Spring ACT® and SAT® Practice Test Questions for Math
Spring ACT® SAT® Practice Test Questions for Math Spring has sprung! Take a moment to practice some spring-themed math questions and help boost your Math Score on the ACT® or SAT® Test. Want more Math prep for the ACT® or SAT® Test? Register for OTC Prep for...
Common College Application Mistakes (27-minute video)
Common College Application Mistakes to Avoid The overall average freshman acceptance rate is 73%, according to the 2022 National Association for College Admission Counselors (NACAC) report. Nearly 80% of schools accept more than half of freshman applicants, with over...
The Definitive Guide to the SAT® Test 2026-27
Junior year rolls around, and with it comes excitement for the future—and standardized tests. Standardized tests like the Digital SAT® Test are important, not just for college admissions, but also to minimize future college debt by increasing the scholarships and...
How to Find Scholarships for College
Everyone encourages you to apply for and earn scholarships, but how do you find the right scholarships to apply for? Start with your school counselor When you’re searching for scholarships, your school counselor is the best place to start. They have a wealth of...
Tackling the Hardest ACT® Math Questions
Ready to tackle some difficult ACT® Math questions? If you don’t love math but are doing what it takes to improve your ACT® Test score, these questions are for you. The Toughest ACT® Math Questions The toughest ACT® math questions fall into two types: advanced...








