While many colleges have adopted test-optional policies during the pandemic, SAT and ACT scores still play a significant role in college admissions, particularly for Dallas students aiming for competitive schools. Test-optional doesn’t mean test-blind. Test-optional is when schools don’t require scores but will accept them if an applicant submits them. Test-blind is when the school […]

The SAT transitioned to a digital format this year, which brings significant changes that Dallas students should prepare for. The digital SAT will be shorter, with streamlined sections and adaptive testing that adjusts the difficulty of questions based on previous answers. This format aims to reduce test anxiety and better reflect students’ skills. For Dallas […]

Superscoring is a process where colleges consider the highest section scores across multiple SAT or ACT test dates, potentially boosting the overall score. This practice allows Dallas students to focus on improving specific sections of the test in subsequent attempts rather than retaking the entire test.  Superscoring is particularly beneficial for students who may have […]

If a college is test-optional, it means that admissions officers will still accept test scores when submitted. In fact, many test-optional colleges and universities still favor applicants who submit test scores. Strong SAT or ACT scores can be advantageous as they can reinforce your child’s academic abilities, especially if their GPA is not as high. […]