SAT vs. ACT: What Families Need to Know About Test Scores in 2026
Should your student take the SAT or ACT? Do test scores still matter? And if a college is test-optional, is it really optional?
In this episode, host Matt Carpenter and co-host Peg Keough are joined by College Aid Pro admissions expert Joe Korfmaker to break down everything families need to know about standardized testing in today's admissions landscape.
Joe brings experience from both the high school counseling and college admissions sides of the process, helping families understand how test scores fit into admissions decisions, scholarship opportunities, and overall college planning.
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