When taking the SAT, knowing which calculators are approved for use during the test is important. The College Board administers the SAT and has strict regulations on what types of calculators are allowed. Certain features–including any device that can access the internet or store information–may be prohibited. Knowing the rules is essential because violating them…

For students looking to maximize their college admissions chances, it is important to research colleges that superscore the SAT. Superscoring allows colleges to evaluate a student’s individual scores on each section of the test and then combine the best scores from different test dates into a single “superscore.” What is Superscoring, and How Does it…

The College Board decided to stop offering the SAT essay in June 2021. Presently, the SAT essay is only available to and required of students in a select few states and school systems. Certain students participating in the SAT School Day program, among other groups, are subject to this requirement. You can read our guide…

The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is a high school sophomore and junior preparation test for the SAT. The PSAT can also assess your readiness for other national tests and indicate where to focus your studies. Yet, the PSAT is utilized for more than just practice; the results are also used to choose…

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, colleges across the country have embraced a “test-optional” approach to SAT and ACT score reporting. Some have referred to it as a temporary adjustment, while others have made the optional method their permanent approach. And in some cases, the school eliminated the need years ago, even before the…

The PSAT was once thought to be a miniature version of the SAT. It was over an hour shorter and had fewer questions than the SAT. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case, as the PSAT has undergone numerous adjustments over the years. The College Board, responsible for developing, maintaining, and upgrading these standardized examinations,…

Years ago, there was just one version of the PSAT: the Practice SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. However, there are now multiple versions of the PSAT, including the PSAT 10 vs. the PSAT NMSQT. The two tests are similar in many ways. Both are designed to aid students in practicing for the SAT. They both…

Everyone knows that the SAT is a standardized test that many colleges use as part of the admissions process. Students want to achieve the highest score possible, and it’s often recommended that they take the SAT multiple times before graduating high school. What students may not know, however, is that many colleges will superscore your…

Geometry is one of the first math subjects that can throw students off. Even if a student typically excels at math, the visual nature of geometry is often enough to confuse them or make the subject seem trickier than it actually is. If that weren’t challenging enough, geometry is also when many students first encounter…

One of the best parts of high school or college is the option to take what’s known as “elective classes.” For many students, this is the first opportunity they’ll have to choose specific classes to take, rather than have their entire schedule decided for them. However, there’s more to it than just choosing any classes…