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Exceptions to “Test Optional” Rules: Who Needs to Show VERY High SAT Scores?
The big exception on admission to "test optional" colleges. These students need to show SAT scores WELL above the university’s published median. Students with few to no extracurricular activities that colleges appreciate need to show scores 100+ points above the published medians to feel good about admission to a given college.
How to play the “Test Optional” game with college admissions
Ivy Bound's Mark Greenstein lets students and parents hear the upside and downside of presenting scores to "test optional" colleges. Colleges still reward students for scoring above their MEDIAN. It makes the college look good.
What to Do If You Had a Test Cancelled
Was your test cancelled? Mark Greenstein explains what you can do next.
What To Do When Your SAT Score is Low
What can you do when your actual SAT Score is below your best practice test score?
Why SAT & ACT Essays Are Still Impactful
Mark Greenstein explains why you should still take the SAT & ACT essays.
Why Vocabulary Is Still Important For College Prep
Mark Greenstein explains the role of vocabulary in High School education.
