El Estoque

An Overview of the ACT

Mallika Singh • April 17, 2017

uch like the SAT, the ACT, or American College Testing, has had a few changes since it was first administered in 1959. From small changes like allowing calculators to more drastic ones like completely...

An Overview of the SAT

Mallika Singh • March 9, 2017

he SAT has gone through many changes over the years. The change of the format and scoring in 2016 was certainly not the first time the SAT has been revised. Take a look at how the SAT has evolved from...

Waiting: SAT Score Release

Mallika Singh • October 27, 2016

Over one million high school students took the SAT on Oct.1. Most would think they would be relieved and stress free by now; however, this not the case. The relief — or grief — only comes when the...

Choosing between the SAT and ACT

Mallika Singh • September 22, 2016

As juniors ready themselves for the future, a question tends to arise among peers: “Are you taking the SAT or the ACT?” For most, these questions come up towards the end or during the summer of their...

Recovery Stories: Life after the SAT

Daniel Lin • November 17, 2015

Sophomore Nikash Khanna reflects on overcoming his setbacks after taking the test

A breakdown of the costs of college

Chetana Ramaiyer • September 23, 2015

Take a look at how much it costs to get into college

SAT study time should be integrated in a personalized schedule

Pranav Parthasarathy • April 28, 2015

Students studying for the SAT should make sure they evaluate their priorities

SAT Redesign

Alina Abidi • April 9, 2014

Students discuss their opinions on changes in new version of the SAT.

The New Standard

Maya Murthy • April 9, 2014

Changing the face of college admissions

Smitha Gundavajhala • April 8, 2012

College Board’s new requirement to attach photo undermines blind reading process

Return of the speaker

Sara Yang • April 27, 2010

A college adviser, admissions officer and college handbook author — all in one Not only can college be expensive and stressful — it can be confusing. Guest...

Taking the PSAT requires remedial action

Sara Yang • October 29, 2009

October's PSAT was accompanied by a twist when the school ran out of tests When the school ran out of testing materials for the October PSAT, administration acted quickly to remedy the...