For many students, studying in the US represents a long-held aspiration, but one accompanied by a formidable price tag. However, a strong SAT score could make that dream affordable by opening up numerous scholarship possibilities. These scholarships not only ease financial pressures but also confer prestige and validate exceptional academic performance. Merit-Based Scholarships In the US, merit scholarships enable schools and organizations to reward top students. Meeting certain SAT benchmarks substantially boosts your eligibility for these awards, as universities often use score minimums to determine qualification. The offerings vary widely,…
Digital SAT is the next iteration of the standardized test that is used for college admissions. The College Board, the organization that administers the SAT, has announced that the exam will move from a paper and pencil format to a digital format. This change is set to roll out internationally in 2023 and in the US in 2024. Why the change? One of the main reasons for this change is to address concerns related to access during the COVID-19 pandemic. The digital format of the SAT will allow more students…
Yes, you need a high GPA and good scores in standardized tests like SAT and TOEFL. But the top universities in the US look for more than just that when reviewing applicants. This is good news and bad news for the international students. Good news because even if you have scored a little less in your previous tests and exams, you still stand a chance for admission. Bad news because even if you have an impeccable academic record, it doesn't guarantee you a spot at your favorite university. Extracurricular activities…
The Preliminary SAT or PSAT is one of the most important tests every student preparing to get admission to a college in the US should take. While the test doesn't directly impact your college application (admission committees look at your SAT score and not PSAT score), you should still take this test. Why? The Scholarship PSAT is also known as NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test). It is a qualifying test based on which you can get a scholarship for your college education. Your score is automatically sent to the…
The pandemic has affected not just the educational process but also the entire ecosystem. The conversation has now moved past FROM which universities abroad have adopted the test-optional policy TO whether standardized tests like SAT and ACT should even be a part of the college admission process. The universities in the U.S. have been debating for some time whether SAT scores should be considered, among other factors, as an admission criteria. "We are also well aware of the multiple shortcomings of the tests. Even before the pandemic, we had been…
Want to study in the USA? You will have to take the ACT! The ACT (American College Testing) is one of the standardized tests that is used for admission in American universities. The universities use this score to evaluate applicants’ aptitude. It provides them insights of the applicants, based on which – along with other factors – they decide whether to go ahead with the application or reject it. (It’s worth noting that ACT score is also used by some universities even outside the USA. Do check the requirements and…
Aspiring to pursue higher education in the USA and Canada – and possibly live in any of these nations - more students are taking SATs. It is one of the mandatory admission tests that almost every North American university requires students to sit for. So, if you’re planning to study abroad, you need your SAT score when filling up your application form. But here’s where it gets tricky: SAT exam is far from easy. It’s challenging to ace. What if you score poorly? (It’s a common obstacle many Indian students…
