The essay portion of the SAT and ACT is technically optional, but that doesn't mean you should write it off. Many colleges require applicants to provide their essay results from one of the exams, ...

Like any pair of longtime competitors, the sponsors of the nation’s two major college-entrance exams, the SAT and ACT, regularly scrutinize each other’s work, and adjust their own accordingly. In its ...

Here’s a secret most high scorers already know: practice tests aren’t just about drilling questions. In fact, ACT research shows that students who regularly use ACT practice questions and prep tools ...

The number of colleges that require applicants to complete the timed-essay portion of college admission tests is dwindling. On Friday, Yale University said applicants will no longer be required to ...