Navigating college admissions can feel like decoding a complex puzzle, especially when it comes to standardized testing. In 2026, the landscape of college admissions has shifted dramatically. Elite universities like Yale, Dartmouth, Harvard, Stanford, and UT Austin have reinstated mandatory SAT/ACT requirements, making test strategies more critical than ever. As a result, more than 2 million students annually are sitting for the digital, adaptive SAT. With multiple test dates