Standardized Tests: PSAT, SAT, ACT, and TOEFL
For good or bad, standardized tests are an important part of the college admissions process. Not only do high scores improve your chance of getting into a good college, they can also lead to tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships.
Optional SAT Scores - Should SAT and ACT Scores Be Optional?
More and more colleges and universities are making sat scores and act scores an optional part of the application. Share your thoughts - should colleges make the sat and act part of the college admissions process?
More and more colleges and universities are making sat scores and act scores an optional part of the application. Share your thoughts - should colleges make the sat and act part of the college admissions process?
Does the PSAT Matter? Should I Put Effort Into PSAT Preparation?
Does the PSAT matter? Does it matter if I get good or bad scores on the PSAT? Will colleges see my PSAT scores? Find the answers in this PSAT FAQ.
Does the PSAT matter? Does it matter if I get good or bad scores on the PSAT? Will colleges see my PSAT scores? Find the answers in this PSAT FAQ.
Low SAT or ACT Scores? These Colleges Don't Require the Tests.
If you got low SAT or ACT scores, or if you simply didn't take the exam in time for application deadlines, realize that many colleges do not require entrance exams.
If you got low SAT or ACT scores, or if you simply didn't take the exam in time for application deadlines, realize that many colleges do not require entrance exams.
Converting ACT Scores to SAT Scores
Converting ACT to SAT Scores is not a precise science, but this article and table will give you a good sense of how an SAT score compares to an ACT score.
Converting ACT to SAT Scores is not a precise science, but this article and table will give you a good sense of how an SAT score compares to an ACT score.
Test Prep Information at About.com
Visit About.com's Test Prep site for a wealth of information.
Visit About.com's Test Prep site for a wealth of information.
PSAT/NMSQT Information
Information for the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Exam. (Registration is done through your high school)
Information for the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Exam. (Registration is done through your high school)
TOEFL Registration and Information
The official Educational Testing Service site for the Test of English as a Foreign Language.
The official Educational Testing Service site for the Test of English as a Foreign Language.