SAT Still Grapples with Score Disparity

Critics of the SAT have long argued that the gaps in scores between groups of test-takers of different races/ethnicities is indicative of the fact that the test is an unfair barometer of a student’s ability to succeed in college. It’s an argument that goes back many decades — to a … 

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Colleges That Require SAT Subject Tests

Many highly selective colleges do not require applicants to submit SAT Subject Test scores. But don’t be fooled. With admission rates at many highly selective colleges at or below 10%, what a college requires and what a college actually wants to see can be two entirely different things. Think about … 

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ACT Testing Registration Deadlines

What are the upcoming ACT testing registration deadlines for 2017-2018, you ask? If you intend to take the ACT this year, you may have woken up with this pressing question on your mind. Ok, maybe not. But we figured we’d let you know these ACT testing registration deadlines anyway. After … 

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SAT Conversion Chart

Are you looking for an SAT conversion chart to convert your ACT score? Search no more. We’ve got this SAT and ACT conversion chart for you. Our chart converts every ACT score to an equivalent SAT score. And, yes, equivalent is the right word because a 36 ACT score equates … 

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SAT Prep Courses

We offer one-on-one SAT prep at Ivy Coach. We also offer one-on-one ACT, SAT Subject Test, AP prep…you name it, we tutor it. But whether you choose to work with Ivy Coach for tutoring or not, we have a recommendation: group tutoring isn’t nearly as effective as is individualized one-on-one … 

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SAT Scores on Transcripts

The Land of Lincoln has entered the 21st century. Illinois just happens to be 17 years late to the party. Y2K anyone? But, Ivy Coach, what ever are you talking about? As reports Karen Berkowitz for “The Chicago Tribune,” the state requires high school juniors to take the SAT in … 

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SAT ACT Concordance Scale

A number of folks ask us if their ACT or new SAT is stronger. Wonder no longer. We’ve got an SAT / ACT Concordance Scale for our readers. Note that this does not include writing scores. We didn’t wish to overwhelm folks with charts so we’ll include writing score conversions … 

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July ACT

  “The Redcoats are coming! The Redcoats are coming!” Ok, they aren’t coming. But…”A July ACT is coming! A July ACT is coming!” In 2018, there will be a July ACT administration. That’s right. The ACT will offer a summer administration of the college entrance examination — in a major … 

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New SAT Security Measures

In light of numerous incidences of cheating on SAT administrations, College Board recently announced several new security measures aimed to curb the practice of students attempting to gain an unfair advantage. While there has been attempts at cheating on the SAT for as long as the SAT has existed, these … 

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Candid Deans of Admission

We love it when deans of admission at highly selective colleges actually tell it like it is. We find it refreshing because — frankly — most deans of admission don’t tell it like it is. They’re politically correct. They tell you what you want to hear. They’re just not all … 

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