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Why Early Intervention Tutoring Boosts ACT® & SAT® Success

Discover why starting ACT®/SAT® prep early gives students a major edge—plus three proven strategies tutors can use to build lasting test-day confidence.

How ACT®/SAT® Scores Help Define Safety, Target, and Reach Schools

Learn how tutors can use ACT® and SAT® scores to help students identify safety, target, and reach schools—and build balanced, realistic college lists.

Matt McCorkleOctober 21, 2025College List, Reach Schools, Target Schools, Target Score, Safety Schools, College Fit, College Planning, College Prep, College Acceptance, College Application, College Search, Test Scores, ACT® Scores, ACT® Score Improvement, SAT® Scores, SAT® Score Improvement, Test Score Reports

The U.S. News Top‑15 Colleges That Require SAT® or ACT® Scores in 2026

The top 15 U.S. colleges and universities require SAT®/ACT® scores for admissions in 2026. Here’s how tutors can help students plan, prep, and hit their admission targets.

Matt McCorkleOctober 14, 2025US News, U.S. News, School Rankings, College News, Top Ranked Colleges and Universities, Test Mandates, Standardized Testing Mandates, Standardized Testing, Benefits of Standardized Testing, SAT®, ACT®, Test Scores, Standardized Test Scores, SAT® Scores, ACT® Scores, Submitting Test Scores

How ACT’s AI Advisor Simplifies College Search & Fit for Your Students

Discover how ACT's AI Advisor simplifies college search! Students get personalized school recommendations based on their GPA, ACT® score, academic goals, learning needs, and personal preferences.

Matt McCorkleJuly 15, 2025ACT's AI Advisor, ACT, AI, College Planning, College Search, College Selection, College-Bound Students, Resources for Students, Free Tools for Students, College Fit, Reach Schools, Safety Schools, Target Schools, ACT® Scores, GPA

Back to Basics: Standardized Testing Returns to More College Admissions

Stay informed on the latest changes in college admissions, as standardized testing policies shift at leading institutions like the University of Pennsylvania and Ohio State University.

Matt McCorkleMarch 18, 2025College News, Standardized Testing News, College Admissions Changes, College Admissions, College Prep, College Planning, SAT® Prep, SAT® Scores, ACT® Prep, ACT® Scores, Test Scores, Standardized Test Scores, College Acceptance, College Readiness

Should Your Student Retake the SAT® or ACT®? Insights and Updated Strategies

Is retaking the ACT® or SAT® the right choice for your student? Uncover insights on improving test scores and maximizing future academic opportunities.

Helping Students Who Haven’t Hit Their Target ACT® Score Goal (Yet!)

Have a client struggling with ACT® scores? Find out how just three vital steps can guide your students toward smarter test-prep strategies to unlock their full potential and achieve their desired scores.

Matt McCorkleFebruary 11, 2025ACT®, ACT® Scores, ACT® Practice Tests, Official ACT® Practice Tests, ACT® Prep, Test Prep for the ACT®, ACT® Score Improvement, Supporting Students, Supporting Clients, Test-Prep Support, score improvement, Test-Prep Strategies, ACT® Strategies

The Ultimate Guide to Self-Reporting SAT® and ACT® Scores

Discover how self-reporting SAT® and ACT® scores simplifies the college application process. Learn about its benefits and essential tips for applicants.

Matt McCorkleDecember 30, 2024Test Prep, Test Prep Advice, College Admissions, College Applications, Test Scores, Standardized Testing, Standardized Test Scores, ACT® Scores, SAT® Scores, Self-Reporting Test Scores, College Application, College Prep, College, College Planning, College Acceptance, College Enrollment, Advice for Students, Advice for Clients

Increase Your Students' SAT® and ACT® Scores with Effective Test Day Tips

Help your students ace the SAT® and ACT® exams with our essential test day tips.

Fall Season ACT® and SAT® Prep: A Step Closer to Dream School Admission

Discover why fall is the opportune time for students to achieve their target scores on the ACT® and SAT®, maximizing their chances of college admission.

Matt McCorkleOctober 16, 2023Target Score, Test Prep, Fall Test Prep, College Planning, College Admissions, Test Taking, Fall Test Dates, ACT® Scores, SAT® Scores, College Prep

How to Determine What Makes a "Good" ACT® and SAT® Score

Learn how to determine what constitutes a "good" ACT® and SAT® score. Understand the importance of individualized goals and the impact of test scores on college admissions.

Matt McCorkleOctober 9, 2023Target Score, Test Scores, SAT® Scores, ACT® Scores, score improvement

Sending Official Test Score Reports Is a Cinch With These Steps

Find out just how easy it is for students to send their SAT® and ACT® score reports to their choice colleges, universities, and scholarship agencies.

Matt McCorkleMay 2, 2023Test Score Reports, ACT® Scores, SAT® Scores, College Scholarships, College Applications, Test-Prep Advice

Have ACT® Scores Hit Rock Bottom? Lowest Point In Over 30 Years

The results of ACT’s® 2022 Graduating Class National Profile Report is ringing the alarm: academic preparedness is in serious decline. Students’ increasing inability to display the skills required to meet benchmark standards in college readiness is at a major low point as evidenced by the data.

Matt McCorkleOctober 17, 2022ACT®, ACT® Scores, Test Prep, Test-Prep Advice, Tutoring Advice