How many colleges require SAT or ACT testing for their college applications? As of this writing, the answer is 43 according to this reliable list from our friends at Compass Education Group. What is the common denominator for most of the schools that require SAT or ACTs? Selectivity. Meaning, the more selective the school, the more likely they require SAT or ACT scores when applying . However, there are over 2,000 schools who are test-optional or test-free according to this

Big news: CROSSWALK Test Prep & Tutoring is proud to announce an Online SAT & ACT Test Prep Series that will launch in February. In partnership with York School, CROSSWALK is offering a four-session program conducted online. This program is for all students and ideal for busy ones who can log in for evening sessions or access recordings of sessions if they miss a class. Best of all, this course is an affordable option for families who want high level test prep without breaki

With tremendous excitement, CROSSWALK is pleased to announce that " College Conversations: The Podcast " is now posted on Spotify and other podcast platforms. In partnership with KSPB, the student-run radio station at the Stevenson School in Pebble Beach, Brooke Higgins recorded a series of episodes following the college journey of one student , A.J. Rogers. Brooke and A.J. recorded the first episode during the middle of A.J.'s junior year. The two then met and recorded an ep

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