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Elite Universities and the ACT or SAT Debate


Elite Universities and the ACT or SAT Debate - HelloCollege

Elite colleges and universities DO NOT prefer the SAT over the ACT. Roughly 45% choose the ACT and 55% the SAT of all university applicants.

Should Elite Universities Reinstate the SAT? - Open to Debate

They argue the SAT acts as a social equalizer by leveling the playing field for applicants who are part of a lower socioeconomic scale. Those against it argue ...

The Debate Over Test- Optional Policies at Elite Colleges Continues

The Debate Over Test- Optional Policies at Elite ... Ivy League and other prestigious colleges, have recently reinstated SAT/ACT requirements.

Should Elite Universities Reinstate the SAT? - YouTube

High school students have breathed a sigh of relief for the last couple of years as some colleges decided to make their applications ...

Elite universities are reinstating SAT and ACT requirements after ...

Elite universities are reinstating SAT and ACT requirements after diversity quotas became illegal. Isn't that another proof that standards were ...

The Great SAT vs. ACT Debate, Revisited - McElroy Tutoring

To be specific, the only remaining top college that requires (and thus sees) all SAT/ACT scores is Georgetown. Nearly every other top college is ...

New Study Suggests Elite Colleges Should Reinstate SAT/ACT

As many top universities remain test-optional, evidence suggests the SAT and ACT predict success in college better than grades.

The Misguided War on the SAT - The New York Times

The Misguided War on the SAT ; Test scores are strong predictors of student outcomes after college. Attending an elite graduate school. 25% ; Test ...

Do colleges like SAT or ACT better? - Reddit

Typically, people near the coast take the SAT, and central states take the ACT. The only difference is that there might be less local prep ...

College applications: Why elite schools are bringing the SAT test back

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, several elite colleges made the submission of SAT and ACT scores optional for applicants. Testing had ...

Open To Debate: Should Elite Universities Bring Back The SAT?

They argue the SAT acts as a social equalizer by leveling the playing field for applicants who are part of a lower socioeconomic scale. Those ...

Newsletter: Should Elite Universities Reinstate the SAT?

A study from Opportunity Insights released this January revealed that standardized test scores, like those from the SAT or ACT, are a better ...

SAT vs. ACT: Which Test Should I Take? - College Board Blog

When comparing the two, many students find that the SAT is their best test. If you're still not sure it's right for you, consider taking a free ...

ACT vs. SAT: How to Decide Which Test to Take

The ACT and SAT are widely accepted by U.S. colleges, which often prompts students to ask: Which test should I take?

Should Elite Universities Reinstate the SAT?: A Debate

During the COVID pandemic in 2020, some elite universities stopped requiring students who applied for admission to submit their scores from the SAT or ACT ...

Test-Optional vs. Test-Required Policies at Colleges

To the dismay of those who would like to see the high-stakes admissions tests disappear – or at least be optional – several top-tier ...

Opinion | Colleges are bringing back the SAT. It's the right move.

SAT and ACT scores encode serious shortcomings in the schooling of low-income and minority students. The way to improve scores is, in large part ...

Could Elite Colleges Embrace the SAT Again? - Reason Magazine

"Amid all the subjectivity in the admissions process, the SAT and ACT — even with their flaws — offer meaningful information about an ...

SAT vs ACT: Which Test is Right for You? - The Princeton Review

Both ACT and SAT scores are used for college admissions decisions and awarding merit-based scholarships. Most colleges do not prefer one test over the other.

Do elite colleges have any preference for ACT vs SAT? - SocratesPost

Logan Thompson taught us that the most important thing about test prep is not figuring out which test elite colleges want to see. More and more schools are ...