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The State of Digital Standardized Testing

HelloCollege

A lot has changed with the ACT and SAT over the last 20 years. The SAT changed the format of the test in 2005, and again in 2016, and again in 2024. The ACT introduced an optional Writing section in 2005 and had minimal changes up until this year. The SAT transition was a mess.

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The Common Data Set Explained: GPA, Test Scores, and What Colleges Really Want

Emerging College Consulting

Acceptance Rate GPA Ranges Test Scores (SAT/ACT) What’s “Very Important” vs. “Considered” Financial Aid: Helps families understand whether a school is generous with aid—or not. Share Share Share Pin © 2005-2025 Emerging Educational Consulting. You can compare your stats to those of admitted students and plan accordingly.

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University of Southern California (USC) Legacy Policies and Guide

The Koppelman Group

And we understand why you might get that idea from in 1995, USC had a 42% acceptance rate, and in 2005, a 25% acceptance rate. For serious candidates to USC, we recommend at least a 1500 on the SAT or a 34 on the ACT, but higher is better. But, in 2015, they dipped under 20%, and in this cycle , theyre predicting under 10%.

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Vanderbilt Legacy Policies and Guide

The Koppelman Group

Whats interesting about Vanderbilt is that they did not consider legacy for a few years 2005-2007, but they eventually brought it back. And while they do superscore both the ACT and SAT, we also dont think thats your best strategic move.

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The Ultimate Guide to BS/MD and Early Assurance Programs: What Families Need to Know

Emerging College Consulting

unweighted GPA 1500+ SAT or 34+ ACT AP/IB-level science and math courses 100+ hours of shadowing or clinical volunteering Lab-based research or STEM enrichment programs Service leadership (health equity, underserved populations, etc.) Share Share Share Pin © 2005-2025 Emerging Educational Consulting. All Rights Reserved.

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New Study Suggests Elite Colleges Should Reinstate SAT/ACT

BestColleges

Using admissions records and first-year grades from several "Ivy-Plus" colleges between 2017 and 2022, the group determined that keeping all other variables equal, students who scored highest on the SAT and ACT earned college GPAs 0.43 Among applicants with the same SAT or ACT scores, students from the wealthiest 0.1%

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ACT & SAT Myths and Misconceptions

SSA Online College Prep

Do colleges prefer the SAT over the ACT ? Is the ACT easier than the SAT? Are SAT and ACT questions in order of difficulty ? Can I only take the SAT or ACT during my junior year ? Common ACT and SAT Myths and Misconceptions The ACT and SAT have played an important role in college admissions.

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