Standardized testing continues to be a major component of the college admissions process. Being familiar with the tests and practicing can yield better results. Consult the free and fee-based resources below for more info.
Also consider that some schools do not require an SAT/ACT for admissions, either outright or for some programs. This is a movement covered largely by the FairTest organization (The National Center for Fair and Open Testing). For a list of schools that are not die hard about the SAT/ACT in the admissions process, click the button below. |
Paid ResourcesMany companies offer services for a fee. For information on these programs, click below.
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Free ResourcesFind a list of free SAT/ACT prep services that you can use to help give you the gains you are looking for.
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Advantages?There is some debate as to whether paid test prep is fair to the admissions process. Read more to inform yourself.
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Advanced PlacementThe AP is used not only as a rigorous college prep program, but also to waive or earn college credit at some schools. More on AP below.
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TOEFLTOEFL is a very common test of English language required by many schools for students whose first language is not English. Test prep here.
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PSAT/NMSQTThe PSAT is part of the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
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