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Have you ever wondered why you have to upload a headshot for your admission ticket? This became mandatory after a 2011 cheating scandal in New York where college students were caught being paid to take the test for high schoolers using fake IDs.

Created in 1959, the ACT was designed specifically to compete with the SAT. While the SAT was originally intended to measure aptitude or "innate intelligence," the ACT focused on curriculum mastery —essentially testing what you actually learned in school. Have you ever wondered why you have to

The (American College Test) has a surprisingly colorful history and is currently undergoing significant changes to its format. From its origins as a "rival" exam to its role in legal scandals, here is some of the most interesting content regarding the test. Surprising Historical Facts While the SAT was originally intended to measure

For decades, the SAT was the "gold standard" on the coasts. Harvey Mudd College , a prestigious engineering school, was the very last institution to begin accepting ACT scores, finally doing so in 2007 . Surprising Historical Facts For decades, the SAT was

A high school counselor in Maine tracked 10 years of data and found that students who took the ACT alongside the SAT qualified for significantly more merit-based scholarship awards—totaling over $1 million for her students over four years. Recent and Upcoming Changes (2025-2026)

The ACT is currently being overhauled to stay competitive with the digital SAT: The New ACT and What to Expect - BWS Education Consulting