Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

ACT and SAT scores decline across the U.S. Standardized tests, like the SAT and ACT, are used to determine academic readiness and skills for entering university. This month, Peterson’s will be offering an ACT and SAT special , six months of test prep for $135—99 dollars off, so that students can walk into their test confidently.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

If you’re preparing for college admissions, you’ve probably wondered how your ACT or SAT score stacks up. million students in the class of 2023 took the SAT at least once, up from 1.7 Why Does ACT vs. SAT Score Conversion Matter? What Is the SAT Conversion Table? million in 2022. The ACT reported approximately 1.4

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 17, 2023

average Please remember this is not the GPA students see on their high school transcript, but rather the GPA that UGA recalculates for everyone based on the core academic courses taken in high school and looking at the actual grades posted on the transcripts. Good luck in the next stage of the college admissions process.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 11, 2025

To boost your chances, focus on maintaining a strong GPA , engaging in extracurriculars, and showcasing what makes you unique. One of the first things you need to focus on is your GPA. For example, the GPA of students admitted for Fall 2024 ranged between 4.00 So, is UC Davis hard to get into? Take honors courses.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 28, 2023

It’s no wonder the UC system is so popular: with affordable in-state tuition ( $13,752 for the 2023-24 academic year) and a continued commitment to college access for all qualified California residents*, it’s an attractive option for highly-qualified students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. This is your UC GPA.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 29, 2023

Entry Requirements and Cost To be eligible for the RIBS program, students must be current high school sophomores or juniors who have completed at least one year of high school biology and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 The estimated cost of RIBS for 2023 is $13,600.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 1, 2025

2023 34,900 5.9% Heres how to stand out in a sea of applicants: Target GPA Lets talk numbers. The average GPA for admitted students is a weighted 4.32, according to UChicagos 2023-2024 Common Data Set. GPA , and 97% ranked in the top 10% of their high school class. But what if your GPA isnt quite there?

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AdmissionSight

MAY 8, 2025

The SAT is now fully digital, marking a significant shift for students preparing for the exam. In this blog, well break down everything you need to know about the digital SAT: changes in format and timing, how adaptive testing impacts your score, and essential prep tips. What Is the Digital SAT? Is the Digital SAT Easier?

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Spark Admissions

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Because the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult or impossible for many students to take the ACT and the SAT, the vast majority of American colleges and universities chose to institute temporary (or, in some cases, permanent) test-optional policies. Which colleges will be test-optional for the Class of 2023?

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Spark Admissions

JANUARY 23, 2023

After the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult or impossible for many students to take the ACT and the SAT, the vast majority of American colleges and universities chose to institute temporary (or, in some cases, permanent) test-optional policies. GPA) Coe College: Test-Flexible permanently (must have 3.0+ But Spark is here to help!

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The applications are all in for the UGA Regular Decision group of students, so here is some information on the total UGA freshman applicant pool for Fall 2023. The average core course GPA for the entire applicant pool of 39,700 is roughly a 3.87 using the UGA GPA calculation method. Good luck, and Go Dawgs!

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 18, 2025

THE RISE OF THE HIGH SCHOOL GPA Colleges can easily notice school-specific grade inflation by looking at the schools yearly college profile. Many schools provide the colleges with a breakdown of GPAs or a grade distribution chart, like the ones below. GPA, which translates to an A-/B+ average.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 14, 2025

CMU also has a strong international student community and a big one with 23% of undergrads qualifying as international students as of the fall of 2023. For the Fall of 2023, CMU received 4,515 Early Decision applications and accepted 13.6%. Over 90% of accepted first-years applicants have a GPA of 3.75 submitted an ACT score.

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Spark Admissions

JANUARY 23, 2023

After the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult or impossible for many students to take the ACT and the SAT, the vast majority of American colleges and universities chose to institute temporary (or, in some cases, permanent) test-optional policies. GPA) Coe College: Test-Flexible permanently (must have 3.0+ But Spark is here to help!

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Mid 50% Admitted Average GPA: 4.16-4.38 Please remember this is not the GPA students see on their high school transcript, but rather the GPA that UGA recalculates for everyone based on the core academic courses taken in high school and looking at the actual grades posted on the transcripts. Have a great weekend and go Dawgs!

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 16, 2025

After four years of test-optional policies, Yales Class of 2029 was the first to apply under the new test-flexible policy , which requires either SAT, ACT, IB or AP scores. The Class of 2029 is the second class to be admitted following the Supreme Courts 2023 ruling banning affirmative action.

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HelloCollege

APRIL 22, 2025

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 Digital SAT The SAT went digital at the beginning of last year on January 1st, 2024 in the middle of a school year. The SAT transition was a mess.

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Admissions.Blog

APRIL 21, 2023

University of Florida (UF) received nearly 67,000 applications during the 2022-2023 admissions cycle, which represents a slight increase over last year. Admitted students had the following middle 50% ranges on the still-required SAT or ACT: GPA: 4.4 – 4.6 (UF’s

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AdmissionSight

JUNE 6, 2025

Northwestern, while slightly lower, has stayed competitive, ranked #26 in 2023, #28 in 2024, and #31 in 2025. In 2023, Northwestern came in at #32 while Cornell remained at #20. It ranked #6 in 2025, #9 in 2024, and #8 in 2023. Cornell followed closely behind, coming in at #11 in 2025, #12 in 2024, and #17 in 2023.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

2023 27,634 15.4% For the Class of 2028, applications exceeded 34,000, with many students hoping skipping SAT/ACT scores might boost their chances. 2023 25,774 15.1% 2023 1,860 18.8% According to Carnegie Mellons 2023-2024 Common Data Set , the average GPA for admitted students is an impressive 3.91

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

On top of that, well cover key details like deadlines, GPA expectations, and tips to help your application stand out. 2023 40,585 9.1% 2023 36,528 7.2% 2023 4057 26.6% Target GPA While Northwestern doesnt officially set a minimum GPA, the standards are high. The average GPA for admitted students is 4.1.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

2024 21,253 19% 2023 22,200 15.8% For the Class of 2028, applications soared past 29,943, partly fueled by students hoping that skipping SAT/ACT scores would improve their chances. 2023 14,866 13.3% 2023 7,334 20.9% This means that submitting ACT or SAT scores wont be mandatory when you apply. 2027 28,353 12.4%

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Vanderbilt Admission Requirements Vanderbilt GPA Requirements Vanderbilt SAT Scores Vanderbilt ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting Into Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Vanderbilt? Not feeling the love for the SAT or ACT? GPA, and 52.4%

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 29, 2025

With a thriving job market and a growing demand for professionals in the field, the state had an impressive 24,870 psychologists as of May 2023. Annual tuition: $65,127 SAT Average: 1560 ACT Average: 35 GPA : 3.9 Annual tuition: (in-state) $15,983; (out-of-state) $50,183 SAT Average: 1285 ACT Average: 24-30 GPA: 3.4

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BestColleges

MARCH 20, 2024

Data Summary Check The median total SAT score is 1030. Note Reference [1] Check Among popular colleges, New York University had the highest SAT scores in the 25th percentile, with enrollees in the bottom quartile scoring 1470. Table of Contents What Is a Bad SAT Score Overall? What's a Bad SAT Score for Local State Schools?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Rice University Admission Requirements Rice University GPA Requirements Rice University SAT Requirements Rice University ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting into Rice University Rice University Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Rice University? Lets dive right in.

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Admissions Village

DECEMBER 1, 2022

GPA is not the same as a Pre-Covid 4.0. Stuart Schmill, the Dean of Admissions and Student Financial Services at MIT, did a Q&A on MIT’s decision to reinstate their SAT/ACT requirement. Yesterday, Purdue announced that they will require test scores for the 2023/24 admissions cycle. MIT made this decision last spring.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 17, 2025

Socioeconomic diversity, especially in the wake of the Supreme Courts 2023 decision on affirmative action , appears to have been a recruitment focus for Duke. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score. Contact us to discuss our Application Boot Camp or Private Counseling program we look forward to supporting you !

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

2023 36,844 6.6% 2023 30,824 4.7% 2023 6,020 13.2% Here’s what you’ll want to focus on to boost your chances: Target GPA Yale’s admitted students boast an average GPA of 4.1 , which means high grades are just the starting point. If your GPA isn’t quite there, don’t panic. 2027 52,303 4.5% 2026 50,060 4.6%

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Georgetown Admission Requirements Georgetown GPA Requirements Georgetown SAT Scores Georgetown ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting into Georgetown Georgetown Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Georgetown? A target GPA of 3.9 How Hard Is It to Get into Georgetown?

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Preparing for College: Full Timeline Top Tips When Applying to Colleges Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways Preparing for College: Full Timeline Did you know that only 1 in 5 high school students from the Class of 2023 graduated ready to succeed in their core college classeseven though most believed they were well-prepared? And youre right!

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 17, 2025

For first years starting in the fall of 2023, they accepted only 9.4%. However, remember that GPA isnt everything. GPA Distribution of the Class of 2028 Scores NYU is currently test optional when it comes to the SAT or ACT, but this has not become a long-term policy. They receive well over 100,000 applications, annually.

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 8, 2023

Read on to discover tips on how to maximize your merit scholarship offers in 2023. For example, students may be given an automatic merit scholarship if they have above a certain ACT or SAT score and meet a certain GPA threshold. The post Guide to Merit Scholarships in 2023 appeared first on Stand Out College Prep.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 5, 2025

In Fall 2023, 3,254 students applied to transfer, but only 187 were admitted. Historical transfer acceptance rates Lets dig into the numbers from the past three years to get some context: Year Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate 2023 3,254 187 5.75% 2022 3,008 341 11.34% 2021 3,039 448 14.74% Whats the trend? GPA or higher.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 15, 2025

During the 2023-2024 application cycle, Mich received 98,310 first-year applications. This was down from 18% for the fall of 2023, and down from 26% for the fall of 2020. Most accepted students , 93%, have a GPA of 3.75 Accepted students with a GPA below 3.75 Yes, nearly 100,000. They still expect excellence.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 16, 2025

Still, the university evaluates applicants holistically, meaning they look at everything from your GPA and essays to your extracurriculars and how youll contribute to the campus community. UChicago GPA Requirements UChicago wants students whove not only aced their classes but also challenged themselves with tough coursework.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Youll also get quick tips on building a strong application, from GPA and test scores to extracurriculars and essays. Heres how you can improve your chances of getting into Rices highly competitive programs: Target GPA Rice University doesnt have an official minimum GPA, but lets be realyoull need strong grades to stay competitive.

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