Ashley Robinson

Ashley Sufflé Robinson has a Ph.D. in 19th Century English Literature. As a content writer for PrepScholar, Ashley is passionate about giving college-bound students the in-depth information they need to get into the school of their dreams.

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SAT Test Dates 2022-2023

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Jul 7, 2021 8:00:00 AM

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Preparing to take the SAT is often a crucial part of the college admissions process. To ensure your college application plans go off without a hitch, it’s important to have a clear strategy for taking the SAT on time. In order to do that, it’s helpful to have the most up-to-date info about future SAT test dates 2022-2023. 

This article is here to help you plan out your SAT test dates. We’ll walk you through the following: 

  • A full list of 2022-2023 SAT test dates (table included)
  • Information about SAT registration deadlines and score release dates 
  • Four top tips for how to choose your SAT testing dates 

Let’s get started!

 

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September SAT 2025: Everything You Need to Know

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Jul 3, 2021 9:00:00 AM

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The College Board has updated its testing calendar! Typically, the SAT is offered seven times a year, in March, May, June, August, October, November, and December. However, they've recently added an 8th test date for 2025, on September 13, 2025.

Learn why the new test date has been added and the pros and cons of taking the SAT in September so you can learn if this is the right SAT test date for you.

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Does NYU Require the SAT Essay?

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Jul 1, 2021 12:00:00 PM

College Admissions, SAT Essay

New York University, or NYU, is a big school with more than 50,000 students and 18 schools and colleges. It’s also pretty tough to get intoonly 16% of students who applied to NYU in 2018 were accepted.

If NYU is your dream school, don’t lose hope: you can get in as long as you start working toward your goal as soon as possible. Along with focusing on your extracurriculars and grade point average, you’ll want to make sure you’re acing your standardized tests, too! Does NYU require the SAT essay?

But NYU’s testing policy can be a little confusing. In this article, we’ll give you an overview of NYU’s standardized test requirements. Specifically, we’ll take a closer look at whether NYU requires you to submit the SAT essay.

Let’s get started!

 

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What Colors Make Turquoise? How to Create the Perfect Turquoise Color

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Jun 22, 2021 1:00:00 PM

General Education

Turquoise: it’s a color you see brightening up nature, fashion, and interior decorating. But where do you start if you want to create your own turquoise color? What colors make turquoise?

With a basic understanding of color theory, you can produce a turquoise color for paintings and projects of your own! This article will answer your questions about how to make turquoise and teach you how to make turquoise colors yourself. We’ll give you:

  • A brief guide to how to make turquoise
  • A scientific answer to the question, “What is turquoise?”
  • The cultural meanings and significance of turquoise
  • An explanation of three ways to make turquoise
  • Three tips for getting the right shade of turquoise

There’s a lot to learn here, so let’s get going!

 

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Your Complete Guide to the Leo Moon Sign

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Jun 8, 2021 2:00:00 PM

General Education

If you’re at all interested in the Zodiac, you’re probably familiar with your sun sign: the sign of the Zodiac that determines your personality. This is typically the sign that correlates with your birthdate. But did you know that there’s much more to your personality than that? 

Enter your moon sign, the sign of the Zodiac that explains your emotional side. If you already know that you’re a Leo moon sign, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll explain the following about the Leo moon sign: 

  • What moon signs are and how to find out if you’re a Leo moon sign
  • Top five traits of a Leo moon sign
  • Sun pairings with the Leo moon sign

Are you ready to learn about the moon in Leo? Then let’s get started!

 

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Virgo Moon Sign: What Does It Mean?

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Jun 3, 2021 4:00:00 PM

General Education

If you’ve learned that your moon sign is in Virgo, then you’re probably wondering what that might mean for your personality. People born under the Virgo moon are known to be service-oriented and refined--and understanding how the Virgo moon sign affects your life can help you determine how to make the most of these gifts!  

We’ll teach you everything you need to know about having your moon in Virgo, including: 

  • What moon signs are, and how they work with sun signs
  • The 6 most important traits of the Virgo moon sign
  • Each of the 12 sun signs paired with the Virgo moon sign

So, read on for key Virgo moon personality traits, and how your sun sign works together with your Virgo moon!

 

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Aquarius Moon Sign: What Does It Mean?

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Jun 1, 2021 6:00:00 PM

General Education

When it comes to Astrology, there’s a lot more to your personality than just your star sign (aka, the sign of the Zodiac you were born under). You can also learn about your moon sign to discover a whole lot more about yourself!

Each sign of the Zodiac also functions as a moon sign, and Aquarius is no exception. If you were born when the moon was in Aquarius, you may find that some of the core Aquarius traits are expressed in the more emotional and internal parts of your personality

To help you understand how the Aquarius moon sign affects your personality, we’re going to cover the following in this article: 

  • What moon signs are and what they reveal about your personality
  • The top five characteristics of the Aquarius moon sign
  • A brief description of the personality traits of each star sign when paired with the Aquarius moon sign

Let’s begin!

 

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The 4 Trends in 2021 College Admissions You Need to Know

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Jun 1, 2021 6:00:00 PM

College Admissions

A lot has changed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and college admissions are no exception. If you feel uncertain about what to expect from college admissions this year, you’re not alone. 

This article will help clear up the confusion! We’ve brought together the latest college admissions news in one easy place to bring you up to speed on the most important changes to college admissions 2021. In this article, we’re going to cover two main things: 

  • The top four trends in college admissions 2021
  • The three main things you need to be prepared for in the college admissions process as the COVID-19 pandemic slows down

Now, let’s get started!

 

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Pisces Moon Sign: What Does It Mean?

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Jun 1, 2021 3:00:00 PM

General Education

If you’ve discovered that your moon sign is in Pisces, then you’re probably wondering what that might mean for your personality. People born under the Pisces moon are known to be creative dreamers at heart--and understanding how the Pisces moon sign affects your life can help you make those dreams come true!  

In this article we’ll cover:

  • What moon signs are, and what you’ll need to calculate yours
  • The six most important traits of the Pisces moon sign
  • Each of the 12 sun/moon sign pairings

So, read on for key Pisces moon personality traits, and how your sun sign works together with your Pisces moon!

 

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Scorpio Moon Sign: What Does It Mean?

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | May 30, 2021 5:00:00 PM

General Education

If you’ve learned that your moon sign is in Scorpio, then you’re probably wondering what that might mean for your personality. People born under the Scorpio moon are known to be emotionally intense and almost terrifyingly astute--and understanding how the Scorpio moon sign affects your life can help you determine how to make the most of your strengths and overcome your weaknesses!  

We’ll help you get a handle on what being a Scorpio moon sign means, including explaining: 

  • What moon signs are, and how they work with Sun signs
  • The five most important traits of the Scorpio moon sign
  • Each of the 12 sun signs paired with the Scorpio moon sign

So, read on for key Scorpio moon personality traits and how your sun sign works together with your Scorpio moon!

 

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Is the SAT Required for College? Your FAQs Answered

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | May 21, 2021 6:00:00 PM

SAT

Taking the SAT can be a super intimidating process. The test is known for being tough and tricky, so it’s not surprising that many students ask themselves, “Is the SAT required for college admission?” And you’re not alone: up to 40 percent of all students experience some form of test anxiety

If you’re worried about the SAT and wondering, “Are SAT scores required for admission to every college,” then this article is here to help. We’ll go over: 

  • Are SATs required for college
  • General information about whether the SAT is required for college admission 
  • The history of the SAT...and why some universities are dropping it
  • Four different types of SAT testing policies 
  • Four reasons to take the SAT no matter what 

Keep reading to see whether you need to take the SAT!

 

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Do SAT and ACT Scores Matter? Here's What You Should Know

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | May 21, 2021 2:00:00 PM

ACT, SAT

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many institutions have gone to a test-optional admissions model, where students won’t be penalized for not submitting test scores as part of their application. And over recent years, some universities have adopted a permanent test optional policy. 

So if many colleges aren’t requiring test scores…do SAT scores matter? Do ACT scores matter? And should you take a standardized test at all? 

The good news is that this article will help you understand the general importance of SAT/ACT scores and whether you should take the SAT or ACT. We’ll go over:  

  • What test-flexible, test-optional, and test blind admissions policies are
  • Why schools care about standardized tests...and why they can be controversial
  • Four tips to decide whether you should take the SAT and ACT

There’s a lot to cover, so let’s get started!

 

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Do You Have to Take the SAT? What If It's Not Required?

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | May 6, 2021 4:00:00 PM

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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many universities to adopt test optional policies for students. “Test optional” means that a university won’t require you to submit your SAT scores as part of your application. COVID-19 has made taking the SAT difficult for many applicants, so universities are trying to alleviate some of the stress by going test optional!

It might seem like this is a pandemic trend in higher education, but actually, many schools across the country went test optional long before COVID was a thing. And since test optional schools make the SAT...well, optional, you might be wondering, “Do I have to take the SAT at all?” 

The answer is a little more complicated than just a “yes” or “no.” We’ll help you answer the question, “Do you need to take the SAT?” in this article, along with: 

  • Explaining whether you have to take the SAT to graduate from high school
  • Going over how the SAT fits into the college application process (and if you should take it) 
  • Discussing how the SAT impacts your ability to get scholarship money 
  • Giving you four reasons you may not have to take the SAT
  • Outlining the reasons you might want to take the SAT no matter what

Let’s get started!

 

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How to Address an Envelope (Photos Included!)

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | May 6, 2021 2:00:00 PM

General Education

Addressing an envelope to mail a letter isn’t really a common task anymore. (Thanks, email!) But there’s always a chance a situation might pop up where you need to know how to properly address a letter envelope. Everything from sending out wedding invitations to paying bills requires you to know how to address envelopes.

If you don’t know how to address an envelope, you’re in the right place! This article will tell you everything you need to know about addressing an envelope if you’re sending letters in the United States. In this article, we’re going to cover the following info: 

  • A full explanation of how to address a letter envelope
  • A detailed example of how to write address on letter envelopes (photo example included!)
  • Descriptions of how to address letters in specific circumstances, including PO boxes, apartment addresses, and overseas letters to the U.S.

Are you ready to learn how to address an envelope? Then let’s get started!

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Capricorn Moon Sign: What You Should Know

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | May 4, 2021 4:00:00 PM

General Education

If you’re interested in Astrology, you might be aware that there’s more to your Zodiac sign than just your sun sign. Learning about your moon sign can help you uncover a whole new facet of your personality that you may not have known about before!

But what is a moon sign, anyway? Are there different moon signs, and how do they affect your personality? In this article, we’re going to answer these questions and more about the moon signs of the Zodiac by focusing on the Capricorn moon sign

We’ll cover the following info about the Capricorn moon sign: 

  • An explanation of what moon signs are and how they shape your personality
  • The top five traits of a Capricorn moon sign
  • A brief overview of the Capricorn moon sign when it’s paired with each Star Sign of the Zodiac

Are you ready? Then let’s get started!

 

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