RISLA COLLEGE PLANNING BLOG

The first SAT test was administered almost one hundred years ago. Since then, the SAT has undergone numerous changes, including the extent to which colleges require the submission of these scores. Many colleges paused their test requirements during the 2020 pandemic. For the 2025-2026 application cycle, more colleges are restoring their SAT and ACT score requirements.

Starting college is exciting… but let’s be honest, it can also feel like a lot. Between move-in prep, schedules, and trying to soak up your last weeks of summer, it’s easy for important to-do’s to slip through the cracks.

The good news? A little preparation now can save you from unnecessary stress later. Whether you’re a student getting ready for your next ch...