Standardized testing has long been a cornerstone of the college admissions process, with the SAT debuting in 1926 and the ACT following in 1959. Because these tests are standardized, they have provided college admissions readers with an additional tool to measure a student’s academic abilities and compare them to peers nationwide and globally. Now we’re looking…
The writer of this week’s blog, ErikMcLeod, a Director of College Advising at International College Counselors shares his expertise with University of Florida Admissions tips. Erik has 13 years of success helping hundreds of students gain admission to the Florida public universities. In addition to touring their campuses extensively and attending the State University System…
Test scores are officially required again on the 40 acres! Last week, The University of Texas at Austin reinstated SAT and ACT requirements as part of the first-year admission process. UT is just one in a growing list of selective universities to require test scores again after most went test optional as a result of…
In recent years, the landscape of college admissions has been undergoing significant changes, with perhaps none more prominent than the shifting roles of the SAT and ACT. These standardized tests, long considered crucial components of the college application process, are now facing scrutiny and reevaluation from institutions, students, and policymakers alike. Historically, the SAT and…
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