Your SAT and SAT subject test results may both play a role in your acceptance to college, but the two exams aren't created equal.more...
The SAT is the most widely used college admission test in the country, and studying for it can seem daunting for many high school students. Fortunately, the SAT tests skills and subjects that are taught every day in high schools across the nation.more...
A high SAT score can make the difference between being accepted or rejected by the college of your choice. It also may affect scholarships and the cost of your college education since lower scores may require taking preparatory classes, and students with good scores may receive more scholarship money.more...
Every year about 1.5 million students take the SAT test, which helps determine your college possibilities. Due to the test's importance, many students enroll in an SAT prep course to raise their SAT performance.more...
Though many colleges today place less emphasis on Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores than applicants realize, the exam is still an important tool used to measure a student's academic potential. Here's how to prepare for this all-important adolescent milestone.more...
The ACT is an increasingly popular standardized test for high school students applying to college. According to ACT, Inc., more than 1.6 million high school students who graduated in 2012 took the ACT.more...
The ACT is a college entrance exam accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the U.S. This test has four sections: English, Math, Reading and Science.more...
The ACT is often considered the most important college entrance test. It has caused college hopefuls to lose sleep since 1959, when the test was introduced. The most important part of taking the ACT is preparation.more...
Advanced placement exams for history, English, science, math and foreign languages give high school students a chance to earn college credit for each test. AP high school classes prepare students for these exams, and most colleges also use student grades in the AP classes as part of the evaluation for college admission.more...
The College Board offers two kinds of English Advanced Placement tests: AP English Literature and Composition, and AP English Language and Composition. Both exams involve multiple-choice questions and expository writing.more...
Both Advanced Placement, or AP, and International Baccalaureate, or IB, classes provide high school students with a rigorous set of courses that can help them prepare for college. These courses allow students to earn college-level credit while still in high school, helping reduce the time and cost to complete a college degree.more...
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a non-profit foundation active in 140 countries, offering educational programs to students age 3 to 19. According to the IB Mission Statement, the organization strives to "develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people, who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect."more...
Exams are graded on a scale from 1 to 7, with a score of 7 being the highest. Acing IB exams requires academic preparation and strong writing skills.more...
