While every college admissions department evaluates applicants a bit differently, standardized test scores are a big piece of ...

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The fall testing season is coming to a close for both the ACT and SAT. Seniors hoping to top their previous scores and juniors planning to get a test in before the start of the spring semester are the ...

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