ACT – a comprehensive college planning site sponsored by ACT with test-taking strategies and college links:
SAT – a comprehensive college planning site that includes information about the PSAT, SAT, AP tests as well as colleges:
(Related article: The difference among PSAT, SAT, SAT Subject)
TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language as a standardized test to measure the English language ability
IELTS: The International English Language Testing System is an international standardised test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. It is jointly managed by the British Council
Duolingo: Duolingo English test is now accepted by thousands of institutions worldwide. Click here which institutions accept the test:
Click here to read the related article: Duolingo’s moment in Inside Higher Ed.
AroborBridge: A test prep company providing individual, virtual tutoring for the SAT, ACT, and SAT Subject Tests.
Applerouth: A test prep company providing individual, virtual tutoring for the SAT, ACT, and SAT Subject Tests. It has a great blog that has updated information on testing and college admissions:
SAT Scores for Top Public Universities (2019): These resources can give you an idea of what kinds of scores are needed for highly selective schools.
ACT Scores Top Public Universities (2019): These resources can give you an idea of what kinds of scores are needed for highly selective schools.
If standardized testing is not a strength for you, these lists can help reassure you that some schools are aware that these tests don’t actually say a lot about whether a student will succeed in college. Check here for test-optional/test flexible schools.
Colleges That Changes Lives (CTCL.org) – 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About College. Each of the member schools offers a quality liberal arts education.
National Merit Scholar Cut Off: If standardized testing is not a strength for you, these lists can help reassure you that some schools are aware that these tests don’t actually say a lot about whether a student will succeed in college.