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PSAT/NMSQT® to SAT® Score Conversion Guide

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Trying to understand how your PSAT score might translate to the SAT? Whether you're planning your college testing timeline or aiming for National Merit recognition, knowing how your PSAT performance predicts your SAT potential can help you prepare…
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What Is a Good SAT Score? 2025 Guide

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Jump to Glossary Understanding SAT Percentiles SAT Percentile Chart Average SAT Score: National Benchmarks Good SAT Scores by College Type The Digital SAT Format: What’s Changed? How to Set Your SAT Target Score SAT…
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Decoding the AP Exam Score Grading System

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The AP grading scale often surprises students and parents due to its unique structure. Unlike typical high school tests, AP exams are graded on a scale of one to five. These scores represent a weighted average of a student’s performance across…
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AP Credit Policies at Top Colleges (Updated for 2025 Admissions)

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As you get ready to apply to college, you might wonder what will happen with all those AP exams you worked so hard to prepare for. Depending on a college’s AP credit policies and your scores, you might be able to knock out an entire year worth…

What Makes a Strong College Application?

Holistic reviews have become a common practice for colleges and universities across the US. As such, a strong college application contains a mix of strong academics and extracurriculars that add depth to your child’s overall profile. Even…
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Understanding SAT Scores: 15 Frequently Asked Questions

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Planning for college is both exciting and stressful. For many students, the SAT is a key part of the admissions process. But understanding SAT scores, how they are calculated, what counts as “good,” and how they compare to averages can be…
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On the Bright Side: Handling a Bad SAT or ACT score

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If you’re a high school student planning to apply to college, you've probably got college admissions tests on the brain. Should I take the SAT or the ACT? How can I prep for the SAT or the ACT? And, most worrisome of all… What…
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Should You Send Standardized Test Scores to Test-Optional Colleges?

In recent years, more colleges and universities have adopted test-optional admissions policies, giving students the power to decide whether or not to submit standardized test scores. Many students breathe a sigh of relief upon learning their…
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Why You Should Submit Scores to Test-Optional Schools

Many schools temporarily changed their admissions policies to test-optional during the pandemic. It was difficult to administer tests safely, and many test sites closed during 2020. Since then, some schools have returned to requiring test scores,…