Preparing your Freshmen & Sophomores for College Applications

There's plenty to do early on in your high school career to help you prepare for college applications and admissions. From choosing the right high school courses, Whether or not to prepare for the SATs, ACTs, and AP/IB exams, What activities to engage in, Relationships with teachers and mentors, and College research.

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When should I take the SAT/ACT? My sophomore year, or my junior year?

You may be ready to take college admissions tests as early as freshman or sophomore year if you have completed math courses through Algebra II (including Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II) and are a strong test taker.

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What’s the difference between test optional and test blind? Do I still need to prep for the SAT/ACT?

This blog post explains the difference between test optional and test blind. Standardized tests like the SAT and ACT remain important for many students, but the goal post has shifted a great deal in the last 18 months.