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Common App 2026-27: What Changed and How It Affects Your Test Scores
The 2026-27 Common App, open since August 1, 2026, updated the Duolingo, PTE and TOEFL fields, added three AP subjects and renamed...
Oct 14, 2026
College Testing Policy Tracker: Which Schools Require the SAT or ACT in 2026-27 and 2027-28
As of October 2026, six of the eight Ivy League schools require the SAT or ACT for the 2026-27 cycle (Fall 2027 entry): Brown, Cor...
Oct 08, 2026
Score Sending Strategy Across Exams
Every exam bundles free score reports with registration: 4 college reports for the SAT, ACT, GRE and TOEFL, 5 program reports for...
Aug 02, 2026
How Universities Read English Test Scores
Universities set their own minimum English test scores, and the number shifts with program level, so no single score works everywh...
Aug 02, 2026
Test-Optional Colleges and When to Submit Scores
Test-optional means a college lets you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores, and skipping them brings no penalty. Test-blind s...
Aug 01, 2026
Percent to GPA Conversion Explained
There is no single official formula for turning a percentage score into a 4.0 GPA. Conversion depends on the country, the grading...
Jul 31, 2026
Weighted vs Unweighted GPA Explained
A weighted GPA adds bonus points for honors, AP, and IB courses. An unweighted GPA stays on a flat 4.0 scale with no bonus points....
Jul 30, 2026
How GPA and CGPA Are Calculated
GPA is your grade average for one term. CGPA is your average across every term combined. Both use one formula: turn each grade int...
Jul 29, 2026