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Why Colleges Still Require The SAT®

June 29, 2017, 12:54 PM
Ten years ago, there was a big push to make the SAT® (and ACT®) optional in college admissions. While the “test-optional” movement received lots of good press, SAT® score averages at colleges and universities continued to climb. Since then, ironically, the SAT® has become an even more important factor in college admissions than ever...
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Published Study: Higher SAT® Scores Lowers Student Debt

June 23, 2017, 04:30 PM
A new study published by Nitro, an online college and financial aid counseling service, reveals that students with higher SAT® scores graduate with less student debt, while students with lower SAT® scores take on more loans to pay for college. While everyone knows SAT® scores are an important factor in college admissions, few studies...
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How International Students Can Best Prepare for the New SAT®

June 21, 2017, 11:02 AM
Are you an international student who dreams of attending college in the United States? Are you not sure how to study for the New SAT®? Here are some helpful tips that are specifically geared toward international students taking the SAT® exam this year. #1: Plan ahead and register early The College Board recently announced...
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Which Colleges Superscore the SAT®?

June 08, 2017, 12:44 PM
Everyone knows the importance of test scores in college admissions but fewer understand the importance of the SAT® superscore, a little-known scoring tool used by many “top” colleges.  Understanding the role of superscoring can help students better prepare for the SAT® and take full advantage of this useful scoring tool. What is an SAT®...
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FREE Valuable SAT Prep Tips!

April 18, 2017, 06:03 PM
Taking the SAT® is mandatory if you want to get into a good university. And with thousands of students vying for highly coveted spots at their top-choice universities, getting a good score on the SAT® is vital. That's why thousands of ambitious students turn to Kranse Institute for help in prepping for this all-important...
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5 Tips to Perform Well on SAT® Exam Day

June 30, 2016, 08:51 AM
  As friends and family know, for a high school student, the last year and a half before heading off the college is an intense one: applying to universities, taking AP classes, volunteering and taking every standardized test known to man, including the all-important SAT®. Students definitely learn a lot, and with determination and...
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How International Students Benefit from Kranse Institute Online SAT® Prep Course

June 28, 2016, 12:59 PM
Student from all over the globe want to attend American universities. And for good reason: American universities are some of the most prestigious and renowned in the world, allowing graduates to obtain rewarding career opportunities in their chosen fields. Most American universities require either the SAT® or ACT® as part of their admissions process....
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How Old Should a Student Be to Start Prepping for the SAT®?

June 10, 2016, 10:40 PM
One of the most important parts of getting into a good university is getting a good score on the SAT® exam. The SAT® is the most recognized standardized test that most universities use to gauge which applicants will thrive at their campus. A common question we get here at Kranse Institute is how old...
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How to Apply for a Fee Waiver on the SAT® Exam

June 08, 2016, 10:51 PM
Taking standardized tests like the SAT® isn’t cheap. Various registration costs, score report costs, late fees -- among other fees -- can quickly add up. Here’s a list of various fees associated with the SAT®: Registration Fee – $52.50Subject Test Fee – $26Language with Listening Test – $26All other SAT® Subject Tests – $16...
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Kranse Institute Customer Reviews

May 26, 2016, 09:18 PM
Kranse Institute, creators of the Kranse Institute online SAT® prep course, is proud of its 4.8-star rating on ShopperApproved.com. With almost 1200 reviews (and 1000 5-star ones), Kranse Institute is pleased to offer happy customers a quality online course that helps prepare them for taking one the most important standardized tests in college admissions:...
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