In today’s ever-changing college admissions landscape, it’s imperative for students and parents to stay informed about the latest standardized testing requirements. More and more colleges are reinstating requirements that a student submit an SAT or ACT score. Six of the eight Ivy League schools require SAT or ACT scores for…
Deciding whether to take the ACT with or without the optional Science section, is an individual decision. To understand the content, format, and scoring of the ACT, please read Insider Insight Into the New, Shorter ACT. Our Recommendation We currently recommend that students take their first paper-based practice ACT with…
June 24, 2026 In fact, there’s good news - and bad news. Applying to Georgetown University this year just got easier. Getting accepted just got harder. Georgetown announced it would no longer require applicants to submit every standardized test score but rather allow them to send in one full SAT…
We pulled back the curtain on the new, shorter ACT, now available either on paper or digitally! The head of Carnegie Prep’s SAT/ACT content development team and several of our tutors sat for recent paper-based and digital ACT tests. Here’s what they learned and what each student can expect on…
Preparing for the New ACT Carnegie Prep Practice ACTs: We are excited to announce the launch of our own practice tests for the new ACT! These are available in person and on demand. Every student's first practice ACT is free. Click here for more information. Official ACT Practice Tests: The…
What to Expect from Digital AP Exams in 2025 The content of the actual AP Exams, including number of sections, number and type of questions, question choices (if applicable), and timing will remain the same for most digital AP Exams. See below for the courses with changes. Students who have…
First impressions count. This is especially true in the world of college and graduate school admissions, as both the number and competitiveness of applicants continue to increase. And what exactly is your first impression when applying to school? Your resume. Now more than ever, it’s critical to have a resume…
In today’s evolving and competitive college admissions landscape, the terms “passion project” and “independent research” are touted as opportunities for high school students to stand out among other applicants. The above is indeed true; the University of Pennsylvania reported that nearly one-third of the students admitted to the class of…
It’s about to be a brave new world for SAT takers - and we’re here to make sure you are ready for it! U.S. juniors (Class of 2025) were the first to take the October PSAT in digital form this fall and then (drum roll, please) the brand new, shorter,…
So you’re a rising senior, and it is officially college essay season. The rumor mill is actively swirling around you with lots of information about what makes a good essay. The stakes feel very high. After all, people probably can’t stop talking about how important college essays and supplements are.…
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