Superscoring Many in college admission talk about reading applications holistically and supportively; one way they can do this is by “superscoring” standardized tests. This means that if you take the...
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SAT tutoring can be a humbling job. I learned some 20 years ago that just when I think the test makers have made a mistake, I should think again. Given…
April 7, 2019 Update: We have received confirmations that the Commended score will remain at 212 this year. While this is bad news for students hoping that the cutoff might...
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Judging performance on Subject Tests can be confusing for students. While most colleges release SAT and ACT score data, almost none regularly provide Subject Test scores. By combining data from...
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When we discuss SAT Subject Tests with parents and students, there is a familiar set of questions. The first two are straightforward: Do I need Subject Tests? Will I benefit…
In this post we’ll take a deep dive into the tactical considerations around Subject Test planning. A more succinct summary of the Subject Test landscape may be found here. Please feel...
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SAT Essay scores for the new SAT are confusing to interpret, in part, because the College Board has intentionally given them little context. By combining College Board and student data,…
Updates for the class of 2019 Carnegie Mellon University now recommends, rather than requires, Subject Tests. Recommendations for specific programs can be found on the university's website. Note that the...
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A test prep plan that would be too much or too soon for most students is practical and necessary for others. In this post we consider the factors that make…