Should You Take the ACT® Test or SAT® Test? Take both, choose the one you prefer, and take it four times. Colleges only care about your highest score; they don’t care and won’t determine how many times you take the test. By doing something four times and preparing...
Test Scores Better Predict Course Placement and College Success Some first-year college students need to take remedial or developmental courses to be successful. Historically, high school grades predicted the need for developmental course placement. However, a new May...
2026-27 ACT® and SAT® Test Dates Take the test you prefer, ideally four times, to maximize your score, including the mandated test date if applicable in your state. Many colleges start accepting applications on July 1 or August 1 of your senior year, so fitting in...
Curious how your SAT® Test score compares? Knowing how your SAT® Test score compares to national and state averages can be a helpful tool as you study and prepare. What is the average SAT® Test score, both nationally and by state, and how does yours compare? Average...
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...
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...
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® 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...
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...
