ACT vs. SAT

SAT, Standardized Tests

Clients ask all the time whether they should take the ACT or the SAT tests to prepare for college. Here is what my colleague, Nancy Nitardy, has to say about these tests.
Nancy Nitardy is the author of Get Paid to Play, THE book for student athletes as they navigate the athletic recruiting process.

Nancy and I work together with student athletes to ensure that they get the best of both worlds: the athletic experience they desire, as well as the academic preparation they require.
Mark Montgomery
Montgomery Educational Consulting
Great College Advice for Athletes

Jared Hobson

Jared serves as President of Great College Advice, where he sets strategic direction for the firm as well as being involved in sales & marketing and college consulting. Jared has an MBA from Cornell University, where he served on its Student Admissions Committee. His consulting philosophy emphasizes personalized attention to help identify the right college fit for each student.

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What Does Test Optional Mean? It Means Take the Tests

Great College Advice clarifies what test optional truly means and argues that most colleges still want your test scores. So take the SAT or ACT.

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When Do You Take the SAT or ACT

Today’s post outlines the steps for applying for an accommodated SAT or ACT test.

Do My ACT or SAT Scores Matter?

No question generates more anxiety in the college admissions process than this one: doe my ACT or SAT scores matter? The team at Great College Advice explains.

You're college application is deferred. Now what?

Deferred From Your First Choice College? What to Do

You’ve been deferred from your first choice Early Action college. Now what?

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The End of SAT Subject Tests: Good or Bad?

Hooray! The SAT2 Subject Tests are dead! But what does this news really mean for admission to highly selective colleges like the Ivy League? What will it mean for the colleges, for high schools, and for the College Board? A top college admission advisor prognosticates.

ACT vs. SAT

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