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How colleges assess standardized test scores

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	*If an applicant has taken the SAT or the ACT multiple times, admissions officers consider only the applicant's highest scores.		*If an applicant has taken the SAT or the ACT multiple times, admissions officers consider only the applicant's highest scores.
	* If an applicant takes both the SAT and the ACT, he or she will be assessed based on which he or she does better on.		* If an applicant takes both the SAT and the ACT, he or she will be assessed based on which he or she does better on.
	* Admissions officers are generally indifferent as to ''which'' SAT Subject Tests an applicant takes, except that they prefer that the applicant not take an SAT Subject Test in his or her native language		* Admissions officers are generally indifferent as to ''which'' SAT Subject Tests an applicant takes, except that they prefer that the applicant not take an SAT Subject Test in his or her native language.
	* If an applicant takes more than the required number of SAT Subject Tests, admissions officers only look at the highest scores.		* If an applicant takes more than the required number of SAT Subject Tests, admissions officers only look at the highest scores.

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SAT vs. ACT

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	==SAT vs. ACT==		==SAT vs. ACT==

	It's been said that the SAT is more of a test of short-term memory (relative to the ACT), and the ACT more of a test of long-term memory ~~(relative to the SAT)~~. If the colleges that you'll be applying to accept either one, you should take the test that plays to your strengths. You can also take both tests.		It's been said that the SAT is more of a test of short-term memory (relative to the ACT), and the ACT more of a test of long-term memory. If the colleges that you'll be applying to accept either one, you should take the test that plays to your strengths. You can also take both tests.

	==How colleges assess standardized test scores==		==How colleges assess standardized test scores==

Jsinick: /* Preparing for the SAT and/or ACT */

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Preparing for the SAT and/or ACT

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	* [http://www.amazon.com/The-Real-Edition-Prep-Guide/dp/0768934400/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1381517905&sr=8-2&keywords=act+preparation+book The Real ACT Prep Guide]		* [http://www.amazon.com/The-Real-Edition-Prep-Guide/dp/0768934400/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1381517905&sr=8-2&keywords=act+preparation+book The Real ACT Prep Guide]

	have been very favorably reviewed on Amazon, and working through them plausibly boosts ~~your~~ scores.		have been very favorably reviewed on Amazon, and working through them plausibly boosts students' scores.

	If you have difficulty staying motivated on your own, taking an SAT/ACT prep course or getting SAT/ACT tutoring may boost your scores. Aside from this consideration, it's unclear how much value taking SAT/ACT preparation courses add beyond working through the books above.		If you have difficulty staying motivated on your own, taking an SAT/ACT prep course or getting SAT/ACT tutoring may boost your scores. Aside from this consideration, it's unclear how much value taking SAT/ACT preparation courses add beyond working through the books above.

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The significance of standardized tests in admissions

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	==The significance of standardized tests in admissions==		==The significance of standardized tests in admissions==

	Scores on these exams have a very significant impact on college admissions prospects. Princeton University's admissions department [http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/admission_statistics/ reports] that students who score between 2300 and 2400 on the SAT (out of 2400 total points) are ''over twice as likely'' to be admitted as students who score between 2100 and 2290. The students who have higher SAT scores will, on average, also have more impressive applications in other respects, so the difference in admissions rates can't be entirely attributed to SAT scores. Still, it suggests that that doing well on the SAT and~~/or~~ ACT is very important for college admissions.		Scores on these exams have a very significant impact on college admissions prospects. Princeton University's admissions department [http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/admission_statistics/ reports] that students who score between 2300 and 2400 on the SAT (out of 2400 total points) are ''over twice as likely'' to be admitted as students who score between 2100 and 2290. The students who have higher SAT scores will, on average, also have more impressive applications in other respects, so the difference in admissions rates can't be entirely attributed to SAT scores. Still, it suggests that that doing well on the SAT and ACT are very important for college admissions.

	==Preparing for the SAT and/or ACT==		==Preparing for the SAT and/or ACT==

Jsinick at 23:01, 25 April 2014

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	Most colleges require that students take the SAT or the ACT.		Most colleges require that students take the SAT or the ACT, and some require that students take SAT Subject Tests as well.

			==The significance of standardized tests in admissions==

	Scores on these exams have a very significant impact on college admissions prospects. Princeton University's admissions department [http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/admission_statistics/ reports] that students who score between 2300 and 2400 on the SAT (out of 2400 total points) are ''over twice as likely'' to be admitted as students who score between 2100 and 2290. The students who have higher SAT scores will, on average, also have more impressive applications in other respects, so the difference in admissions rates can't be entirely attributed to SAT scores. Still, it suggests that that doing well on the SAT and/or ACT is very important for college admissions.		Scores on these exams have a very significant impact on college admissions prospects. Princeton University's admissions department [http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/admission_statistics/ reports] that students who score between 2300 and 2400 on the SAT (out of 2400 total points) are ''over twice as likely'' to be admitted as students who score between 2100 and 2290. The students who have higher SAT scores will, on average, also have more impressive applications in other respects, so the difference in admissions rates can't be entirely attributed to SAT scores. Still, it suggests that that doing well on the SAT and/or ACT is very important for college admissions.

			==Preparing for the SAT and/or ACT==

	You can raise your SAT and/or ACT scores through judicious preparation. For example, the SAT tests knowledge of vocabulary words that are repeated year to year, and by learning these vocabulary words, you can answer more SAT questions correctly.		You can raise your SAT and/or ACT scores through judicious preparation. For example, the SAT tests knowledge of vocabulary words that are repeated year to year, and by learning these vocabulary words, you can answer more SAT questions correctly.
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	If you have difficulty staying motivated on your own, taking an SAT/ACT prep course or getting SAT/ACT tutoring may boost your scores. Aside from this consideration, it's unclear how much value taking SAT/ACT preparation courses add beyond working through the books above.		If you have difficulty staying motivated on your own, taking an SAT/ACT prep course or getting SAT/ACT tutoring may boost your scores. Aside from this consideration, it's unclear how much value taking SAT/ACT preparation courses add beyond working through the books above.

	~~It's been said that the~~ SAT is more of a test of short-term memory (relative to the ACT), and the ACT more of a test of long-term memory (relative to the SAT). If the colleges that you'll be applying to accept either one, you should take the test that plays to your strengths. You can also take both tests. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to choose which scores to release to a given college, allowing you to submit the higher of the two scores.		==Preparing for SAT Subject Tests==

	Selective colleges often require that applicants take SAT Subject Tests. We give suggestions for how to prepare for these [[Thoughts_on_high_school_activities#Coursework_and_SAT_subject_tests\|on our page on coursework]]. You can take an official practice test for a given subject by obtaining a copy of [http://www.amazon.com/Official-Study-Guide-Subject-Edition/dp/0874479754/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381518916&sr=8-1&keywords=sat+subject+test The Official Study Guide for ALL SAT Subject Tests].		Selective colleges often require that applicants take SAT Subject Tests. We give suggestions for how to prepare for these [[Thoughts_on_high_school_activities#Coursework_and_SAT_subject_tests\|on our page on coursework]]. You can take an official practice test for a given subject by obtaining a copy of [http://www.amazon.com/Official-Study-Guide-Subject-Edition/dp/0874479754/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381518916&sr=8-1&keywords=sat+subject+test The Official Study Guide for ALL SAT Subject Tests].

			==SAT vs. ACT==

			It's been said that the SAT is more of a test of short-term memory (relative to the ACT), and the ACT more of a test of long-term memory (relative to the SAT). If the colleges that you'll be applying to accept either one, you should take the test that plays to your strengths. You can also take both tests.

			==How colleges assess standardized test scores==

			We spoke with admissions officers at the majority of top 20 ranked colleges about how they assess standardized test scores. The general picture of what they said is:

			*If an applicant has taken the SAT or the ACT multiple times, admissions officers consider only the applicant's highest scores.
			* If an applicant takes both the SAT and the ACT, he or she will be assessed based on which he or she does better on.
			* Admissions officers are generally indifferent as to ''which'' SAT Subject Tests an applicant takes, except that they prefer that the applicant not take an SAT Subject Test in his or her native language
			* If an applicant takes more than the required number of SAT Subject Tests, admissions officers only look at the highest scores.

Vipul at 17:41, 16 April 2014

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	It's been said that the SAT is more of a test of short-term memory (relative to the ACT), and the ACT more of a test of long-term memory (relative to the SAT). If the colleges that you'll be applying to accept either one, you should take the test that plays to your strengths. You can also take both tests. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to choose which scores to release to a given college, allowing you to submit the higher of the two scores.		It's been said that the SAT is more of a test of short-term memory (relative to the ACT), and the ACT more of a test of long-term memory (relative to the SAT). If the colleges that you'll be applying to accept either one, you should take the test that plays to your strengths. You can also take both tests. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to choose which scores to release to a given college, allowing you to submit the higher of the two scores.

	Selective colleges often require that applicants take SAT Subject Tests. We give suggestions for how to prepare for these [~~http://learntothrive.subwiki.org/wiki/~~Thoughts_on_high_school_activities#Coursework_and_SAT_subject_tests on our page on coursework]. You can take an official practice test for a given subject by obtaining a copy of [http://www.amazon.com/Official-Study-Guide-Subject-Edition/dp/0874479754/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381518916&sr=8-1&keywords=sat+subject+test The Official Study Guide for ALL SAT Subject Tests].		Selective colleges often require that applicants take SAT Subject Tests. We give suggestions for how to prepare for these [[Thoughts_on_high_school_activities#Coursework_and_SAT_subject_tests\|on our page on coursework]]. You can take an official practice test for a given subject by obtaining a copy of [http://www.amazon.com/Official-Study-Guide-Subject-Edition/dp/0874479754/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381518916&sr=8-1&keywords=sat+subject+test The Official Study Guide for ALL SAT Subject Tests].

Jsinick at 19:04, 17 October 2013

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	It's been said that the SAT is more of a test of short-term memory (relative to the ACT), and the ACT more of a test of long-term memory (relative to the SAT). If the colleges that you'll be applying to accept either one, you should take the test that plays to your strengths. You can also take both tests. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to choose which scores to release to a given college, allowing you to submit the higher of the two scores.		It's been said that the SAT is more of a test of short-term memory (relative to the ACT), and the ACT more of a test of long-term memory (relative to the SAT). If the colleges that you'll be applying to accept either one, you should take the test that plays to your strengths. You can also take both tests. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to choose which scores to release to a given college, allowing you to submit the higher of the two scores.

	Selective colleges often require that applicants take SAT Subject Tests. We give suggestions for how to prepare for these [http://learntothrive.subwiki.org/wiki/Thoughts_on_high_school_activities#Coursework_and_SAT_subject_tests on our page on coursework]. You can take a practice test for a given subject by obtaining a copy of [http://www.amazon.com/Official-Study-Guide-Subject-Edition/dp/0874479754/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381518916&sr=8-1&keywords=sat+subject+test The Official Study Guide for ALL SAT Subject Tests].		Selective colleges often require that applicants take SAT Subject Tests. We give suggestions for how to prepare for these [http://learntothrive.subwiki.org/wiki/Thoughts_on_high_school_activities#Coursework_and_SAT_subject_tests on our page on coursework]. You can take an official practice test for a given subject by obtaining a copy of [http://www.amazon.com/Official-Study-Guide-Subject-Edition/dp/0874479754/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381518916&sr=8-1&keywords=sat+subject+test The Official Study Guide for ALL SAT Subject Tests].

Jsinick at 19:04, 17 October 2013

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	It's been said that the SAT is more of a test of short-term memory (relative to the ACT), and the ACT more of a test of long-term memory (relative to the SAT). If the colleges that you'll be applying to accept either one, you should take the test that plays to your strengths. You can also take both tests. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to choose which scores to release to a given college, allowing you to submit the higher of the two scores.		It's been said that the SAT is more of a test of short-term memory (relative to the ACT), and the ACT more of a test of long-term memory (relative to the SAT). If the colleges that you'll be applying to accept either one, you should take the test that plays to your strengths. You can also take both tests. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to choose which scores to release to a given college, allowing you to submit the higher of the two scores.

	Selective colleges often require that applicants take SAT Subject Tests. We give suggestions for how to prepare for these [http://learntothrive.subwiki.org/wiki/Thoughts_on_high_school_activities#Coursework_and_SAT_subject_tests ~~above~~]. You can take a practice test for a given subject by obtaining a copy of [http://www.amazon.com/Official-Study-Guide-Subject-Edition/dp/0874479754/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381518916&sr=8-1&keywords=sat+subject+test The Official Study Guide for ALL SAT Subject Tests].		Selective colleges often require that applicants take SAT Subject Tests. We give suggestions for how to prepare for these [http://learntothrive.subwiki.org/wiki/Thoughts_on_high_school_activities#Coursework_and_SAT_subject_tests on our page on coursework]. You can take a practice test for a given subject by obtaining a copy of [http://www.amazon.com/Official-Study-Guide-Subject-Edition/dp/0874479754/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381518916&sr=8-1&keywords=sat+subject+test The Official Study Guide for ALL SAT Subject Tests].

Jsinick at 19:03, 17 October 2013

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	have been very favorably reviewed on Amazon, and working through them plausibly boosts your scores.		have been very favorably reviewed on Amazon, and working through them plausibly boosts your scores.

	If you have difficulty staying motivated on your own, taking an SAT/ACT prep course or getting SAT/ACT tutoring may boost your scores. Aside from this consideration, it's unclear how much value SAT/ACT preparation courses add beyond working through the books above.		If you have difficulty staying motivated on your own, taking an SAT/ACT prep course or getting SAT/ACT tutoring may boost your scores. Aside from this consideration, it's unclear how much value taking SAT/ACT preparation courses add beyond working through the books above.

	It's been said that the SAT is more of a test of short-term memory (relative to the ACT), and the ACT more of a test of long-term memory (relative to the SAT). If the colleges that you'll be applying to accept either one, you should take the test that plays to your strengths. You can also take both tests. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to choose which scores to release to a given college, allowing you to submit the higher of the two scores.		It's been said that the SAT is more of a test of short-term memory (relative to the ACT), and the ACT more of a test of long-term memory (relative to the SAT). If the colleges that you'll be applying to accept either one, you should take the test that plays to your strengths. You can also take both tests. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to choose which scores to release to a given college, allowing you to submit the higher of the two scores.

	Selective colleges often require that applicants take SAT Subject Tests. We give suggestions for how to prepare for these [http://learntothrive.subwiki.org/wiki/Thoughts_on_high_school_activities#Coursework_and_SAT_subject_tests above]. You can take a practice test for a given subject by obtaining a copy of [http://www.amazon.com/Official-Study-Guide-Subject-Edition/dp/0874479754/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381518916&sr=8-1&keywords=sat+subject+test The Official Study Guide for ALL SAT Subject Tests].		Selective colleges often require that applicants take SAT Subject Tests. We give suggestions for how to prepare for these [http://learntothrive.subwiki.org/wiki/Thoughts_on_high_school_activities#Coursework_and_SAT_subject_tests above]. You can take a practice test for a given subject by obtaining a copy of [http://www.amazon.com/Official-Study-Guide-Subject-Edition/dp/0874479754/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381518916&sr=8-1&keywords=sat+subject+test The Official Study Guide for ALL SAT Subject Tests].

Jsinick at 19:02, 17 October 2013

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	Scores on these exams have a very significant impact on college admissions prospects. Princeton University's admissions department [http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/admission_statistics/ reports] that students who score between 2300 and 2400 on the SAT (out of 2400 total points) are ''over twice as likely'' to be admitted as students who score between 2100 and 2290. The students who have higher SAT scores will, on average, also have more impressive applications in other respects, so the difference in admissions rates can't be entirely attributed to SAT scores. Still, it suggests that that doing well on the SAT and/or ACT is very important for college admissions.		Scores on these exams have a very significant impact on college admissions prospects. Princeton University's admissions department [http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/admission_statistics/ reports] that students who score between 2300 and 2400 on the SAT (out of 2400 total points) are ''over twice as likely'' to be admitted as students who score between 2100 and 2290. The students who have higher SAT scores will, on average, also have more impressive applications in other respects, so the difference in admissions rates can't be entirely attributed to SAT scores. Still, it suggests that that doing well on the SAT and/or ACT is very important for college admissions.

	You can raise your SAT and/or ACT scores through judicious preparation. For example, the SAT tests knowledge of vocabulary words that are repeated year to year, and by learning these vocabulary words, you can answer more questions correctly.		You can raise your SAT and/or ACT scores through judicious preparation. For example, the SAT tests knowledge of vocabulary words that are repeated year to year, and by learning these vocabulary words, you can answer more SAT questions correctly.

	Books such as		Books such as