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While standardized tests are optional at many universities and colleges, many top schools are still taking test scores into consideration.
Check out our analysis of some top universities from the 2024-25 Common Data Set for college admissions.
CPS has confirmed the Selective Enrollment scoring formula is not changing: PreACT 9 Secure scores still make up 50% of an applicant’s overall score.
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As of February 2025, the following schools have all announced a return to ACT/SAT testing requirements for undergraduate applicants.
If your student took the first-ever digital SAT on March 9th and their scores weren’t what they expected, here’s what likely happened, why it’s not the first time the SAT rollout has been rocky, and most importantly, our expert recommendations on what to do about it.

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Join us live Wednesday, August 26th at 6 PM to unpack CPS’s 8/24 announcement regarding their plans to incorporate the PreACT 9 Secure into their selective enrollment process.
That tells us you’re serious about your student’s future.
So are we. Let’s stop circling and start a real conversation.