Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast · Amy Seeley & Mike Bergin

TESTING GAMEPLAN FOR THE CLASS OF 2027

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Brian reveals why Algebra 2 is the dividing line for when sophomores should start ACT or SAT prep.
Hosts Amy Seeley and Mike Bergen interview Brian Eufinger on creating a testing game plan for the class of 2027, covering the transition from legacy to enhanced ACT, the role of Algebra 2 in timing, and the implications of optional science sections and test-optional policies. They discuss practical strategies for test prep, score volatility, and merit aid opportunities.

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A practical look at Class of 2027 testing choices, with paper-versus-digital ACT decisions at the center.

The episode follows the testing plan for the Class of 2027 and introduces Brian Eufinger before settling into a plainspoken look at the ACT. The case for paper is laid out simply: digital testing brings device trouble, while paper is treated as the safer option for now.

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You need a clear ACT game plan for the Class of 2027, not a fuzzy slogan about testing.

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