Taking the SAT? It's a crucial step for many aiming for U.S. colleges. And if the Ivy League is on your radar, your SAT score becomes even more vital. Ivy League refers to eight universities in the US: Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, and Yale. They are the world's most prestigious universities. How much do you need to score on your SAT to get admission to any of these universities? Why SAT Scores Matter Colleges in the US rely on the SAT as a consistent metric to evaluate…
As the world embraces digitization, the SAT is no exception. Transitioning from a pen-and-paper test to a digital format has left many students and educators confused. Learn more about what remains the same and what's new in the DSAT (Digital SAT) verbal section. Maintaining the Foundation Though the names have changed, the SAT's digital version will still assess the same set of skills. The Reading and Writing sections have been merged, but students will continue to encounter reading and writing passages from various academic fields. Vocabulary, textual and quantitative evidence,…
Preparing for SAT? Leverage tried-and-tested tips to prepare better. Here are 6 science-backed tips and techniques to follow to ace your SAT: 1. Active Recall This technique involves actively testing your memory by recalling information from memory instead of passively reading over it. It's an effective way to improve your retention of information. This method can be used to study vocabulary, formulas, or any other information that you need to remember for the SAT. It is especially helpful when combined with spaced repetition and interleaved practice to enhance long-term retention.…
The digital SAT is the latest iteration of the widely recognized college admission test that measures college and career readiness. The transition from paper to digital testing will begin in spring 2023 for international testing centers and in spring 2024 for students in the United States. The test will continue to evaluate the same knowledge and skills as the traditional paper-based test, scoring on the same 1600-point scale. It will be administered exclusively at schools and testing centers and will not be available for at-home testing. Digital SAT structure The…
Digital SAT is the next iteration of the standardized test that is used for college admissions. The College Board, the organization that administers the SAT, has announced that the exam will move from a paper and pencil format to a digital format. This change is set to roll out internationally in 2023 and in the US in 2024. Why the change? One of the main reasons for this change is to address concerns related to access during the COVID-19 pandemic. The digital format of the SAT will allow more students…
Preliminary SAT or PSAT is now a must for every student planning to sit for SAT and get admission to a top university abroad. PSAT is also tied to the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (which is why it's also known as PSAT/NMSQT®). So, those who score high in PSAT in their junior year stand a chance to receive National Merit Scholarship. Although this financial aid isn't available for non-US students, PSAT still holds an important position and there are several reasons why you should take it. In that context,…
Once you have sorted your plan to study abroad and now know what exactly to do next, comes then the most obvious question: Which test to take? If you want to study in the US, you will need your ACT or SAT score. Here's where things get a little trickier though: Both these standardized tests are accepted in the majority of the American colleges. And both of them are almost the same. This results in confusion among students regarding which test they should choose to take. The Similarities (And Differences)…
The Preliminary SAT or PSAT is one of the most important tests every student preparing to get admission to a college in the US should take. While the test doesn't directly impact your college application (admission committees look at your SAT score and not PSAT score), you should still take this test. Why? The Scholarship PSAT is also known as NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test). It is a qualifying test based on which you can get a scholarship for your college education. Your score is automatically sent to the…
The pandemic has affected not just the educational process but also the entire ecosystem. The conversation has now moved past FROM which universities abroad have adopted the test-optional policy TO whether standardized tests like SAT and ACT should even be a part of the college admission process. The universities in the U.S. have been debating for some time whether SAT scores should be considered, among other factors, as an admission criteria. "We are also well aware of the multiple shortcomings of the tests. Even before the pandemic, we had been…
Want to study in the USA? You will have to take the ACT! The ACT (American College Testing) is one of the standardized tests that is used for admission in American universities. The universities use this score to evaluate applicants’ aptitude. It provides them insights of the applicants, based on which – along with other factors – they decide whether to go ahead with the application or reject it. (It’s worth noting that ACT score is also used by some universities even outside the USA. Do check the requirements and…
