Historically, most colleges have superscored the SAT. Today, more two-thirds of the over 500 colleges we looked at superscore the ACT. A study conducted by ACT and some Harvard psychometricians suggests that superscoring is the best policy for students and admissions officers alike. Most of the research on standardized tests indicates that students benefit by … Continue reading Which Schools Superscore the ACT (and why more should)
The Truth (and lies) About Experimental Sections
ACT is expanding its use of experimental sections. College Board continues to give some students experimental sections, but only if they don't pay more to do the essay. It's time to come clean about experimental sections. Ever been asked to participate in research? Maybe you answered some questions after a screening of Joe Dirt 3 … Continue reading The Truth (and lies) About Experimental Sections
Summertime Testing’s Supply Problem
The August SAT was a big hit in 2017. In some metropolitan areas, sites were completely booked in June. We might have the same problem this year, so if you're thinking about taking the test this summer, you may want to register now. Last summer, for the first time in decades, the College Board offered … Continue reading Summertime Testing’s Supply Problem
Wait, Wait, Don’t Admit Me, or Will I Ever Get Off the Waiting List?
Waiting lists are a part of life. Restaurants. Bars. Library books. Tickets to a show. College. And in all these cases but the last one, if you have a little patience, it usually works out. Thousands of students are sitting in the waiting room. Will they get out? Waiting list season has begun. Thousands of … Continue reading Wait, Wait, Don’t Admit Me, or Will I Ever Get Off the Waiting List?