The Importance of the SAT Verbal Score

Admission officers look closely at how foreign students score on the verbal portions of SAT exams, says Jacques Steinberg, senior editor at The New York Times and author of “The Gatekeepers: Inside the Admissions Process of a Premier College”.

Making the best choice between your acceptance offers

So you’ve received the reward of all your hard work in terms of multiple admission offers from universities, and now have to make your choice. Katherine Ernst Mehta advises you how in the second of a 12-part series on U.S. College Admissions 101.

Benefits of Taking the PSAT/NMSQT

Ms. Lisa Jain gives you many good reasons on why you should undertake the PSAT if you’re thinking of further studies abroad.

Braingain Magazine Student Session: 5 Secrets to Acing Your Tests

Stuck on how to get started on tackling the standardized tests that are needed for U.S. university applications?

The New PSAT and Its Relevance to the SAT

A look at the new PSAT and why it’s so useful for those who intend to give their SATs.

How Many Times Should I take the SAT?

College admissions officers say that after you’ve taken the SAT four times or more, elite colleges in the US will start raising their eyebrows

5 Quick Tips to Tackle Standardized Tests: The College Board

Taking standardized tests are often projected as being overwhelming, stress-filled experiences, but they don’t need to be.

University of Chicago no longer requires ACT and SAT scores

The Washington Post said the decision cracks what had been an “enduring wall of support” for the tests among the two dozen most prestigious research universities.

A guide to understanding standardized tests

SAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL… don’t let the acronyms put you in a tizzy! In this third instalment of our 12-part series on US college admissions, we explain what the tests do, and whether you need to take them

Seeking the Ultimate SAT Score

For most students who want to attend an elite US college, the SAT is more than a test. It is one of life’s landmarks. Your very first step towards getting into your dream undergrad school hinges on getting a high score in one of two standardized tests, the SAT or the ACT.