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College Admissions: The Role of the ACT, SAT, and CLT in a Test-Optional Landscape

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History of Standardized Tests in the United States Since 1926, the SAT has been the go-to test for assessing college readiness. In 2015, Jeremy Tate, a former high school teacher, developed the CLT with the focus of restoring tradition to standardized testing with classical texts.

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5 Best Industrial Design Schools in the U.S.

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They teach you how to make it work, solve real problems, and stand out in a crowded market. From hands-on projects to connections with industry giants, these programs will help you build the skills you need to stand out. Lets check out the best colleges for industrial design thatll help you level up your design game.

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How to Create Your Perfect College List

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

These students miss out on applying to schools that would have been just as strong of a fit for them, if not better. For instance, we can’t tell you how many times a student interested in attending Harvard or Stanford to study business thought that Penn and the University of Chicago were less prestigious state schools.

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7 Best Majors for the Medical Field

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In fact, nearly half of all physicians and surgeons employed in 2015 majored in biology during undergrad. Luckily, there are plenty of bachelors degrees that can set you up for success in medical school and beyond. At your college, nearly every field of study is open to you as a pre-med.

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10 Fun Facts about Johns Hopkins University You Should Know About

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If you’re curious about what makes this school stand out, here are fun facts about Johns Hopkins University that might surprise you.</p> <p class="ai-optimize-148 ai-optimize-introduction">Johns Hopkins University (JHU) is known for its world-class research, top-ranked medical programs, and rigorous academics.

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What the Grand Canyon Taught Me: Getting Real About Goals, Failure, and Digging Deep

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Another gift was the determined motivation to dig our way out of the hole. Preparing for the ascent We engaged RNL’s Strategic Enrollment Planning process in 2015 with what we called “Shark Tank” (like the TV venture funding show). The Grand Canyon has always been one of my favorite places. I was horrified. I was embarrassed.

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Food Insecurity in College Students: Facts and Statistics

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1] Check Food insecurity intensified during COVID-19, with rates of hunger nearly doubling in some states in 2020. [2] 2] Check Food-insecure students had an average GPA of 3.33 while food-secure students had an average GPA of 3.51. [3] Data Summary Check Around 23% of college students were food insecure in 2020. [1]