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Choosing a college or university to suit your needs and further your education can be time consuming, exhausting and extremely confusing. There is so much information that needs to be considered as far as finances, grade point averages for acceptance, locations, transportation, and of course, the entrance examinations. College... more »

SAT: These 3 letters, when put together, cause stomach upset and headaches for teenagers all over the country. High school students place ultimate importance on this exam and feel that their entire futures hang on high scores. It is a stressful time, but students can use test-taking techniques to ensure the best scores possible. more »

The SAT was originally called the Scholastic Aptitude Test. In 1993, the name was changed to SAT I: Reasoning Test. In 2004, the name was changed again to SAT Reasoning Test, but everyone today refers to the test as the SAT. The SAT is the most widely taken college entrance exam; however, the ACT, developed in 1959, is becoming... more »

The SAT Reasoning Test is the most widely used admissions test for American colleges and universities. Students usually take the SAT during their junior or senior year. The test assesses a student's knowledge in three basic categories: critical reading, mathematics and writing. Each category is scored on a scale of 200 to 800. These... more »

Many colleges require students to submit scores from the SAT--a nationwide standardized test--as part of the application process. This test measures students' reading, writing and math skills and demonstrates their academic preparation for college. Students can prepare for the exam by studying and by watching for changes in their... more »