Tips & Guidance

GRE: How Does Scoring Work, and What’s a Good Score?

You’re poised to sit for the GRE as you seek admittance into the graduate program of your choice. The question invariably arises: What’s a good score on the GRE? Perhaps to your chagrin, the answer will also invariably be: It depends… The GRE is used for admissions to such a ...

Ivy League ACT Scores: What to Aim For to Maximize Your Chances

Before you begin preparing for the ACT, it’s important to have a sense of what your score goals are. A good way to start figuring that out is to generate a list of schools you’re interested in and then research score statistics for each. Along the way, many students are ...

What to Expect on the SAT Reading Section

Chances are that if you’re taking a standardized test you’ll have to do some reading comprehension. However, it’s important to note that not all reading sections are created equal. The College Board will tell you that the skills you’ll need for the SAT Reading section are things you’ve been doing ...