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. With application numbers rising, particularly at the Southern Ivies , strong test scores can help set you apart from other talented applicants.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 22, 2023

In recent times, standardized testing policies for Ivy League universities have undergone significant changes, especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and growing concerns about equity in college admissions. What Does This Mean for Applicants?

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Peterson's Blog

JANUARY 7, 2025

Standardized test scores, like the SAT and ACT, determine academic readiness and skills for entering university. While it may be beneficial to take both tests, this blog will answer the question, “Do you need both ACT and SAT for college? While both are standardized tests, there are a few key differences between them.

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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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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 16, 2025

The Class of 2029 is the second class to be admitted following the Supreme Courts 2023 ruling banning affirmative action. The college announced in February that it would be increasing its class size by 100 students starting with the Class of 2029. Application Boot Camp Need strategic guidance from start to finish?

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Spark Admissions

JANUARY 23, 2023

Which colleges will be test-optional for the Class of 2024? A few colleges and universities declared from the outset that they would make standardized tests optional for two or three years, in anticipation of ongoing uncertainties surrounding testing opportunities. But Spark is here to help!

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Spark Admissions

JANUARY 23, 2023

Which colleges will be test-optional for the high school Class of 2024 (a.k.a. A few colleges and universities declared from the outset that they would make standardized tests optional for two or three years, in anticipation of ongoing uncertainties surrounding testing opportunities. the college Class of 2028)?

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Standardized tests, like the SAT and ACT, are used to determine academic readiness and skills for entering university. In this blog, we will cover the current data on scores year after year, factors associated with the changes, and how to best approach these standardized tests in light of recent data. 1024 2023 19.5

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2023

Medical school acceptance rates by major 2022–2023 AAMC publishes data each year on acceptance rates to U.S. Medical Schools by Primary Undergraduate Major, 2022–2023. Medical Schools by Primary Undergraduate Major, 2022–2023. However, we know that MCAT scores are strongly correlated with GPA. GPA Science.

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HelloCollege

JANUARY 16, 2025

Instead of requiring students to submit a full application with essays, activities list , recommendation letters , and other traditional elements, some colleges proactively offer admission to students based on information already available, like GPA, standardized test scores, or self-reported academic achievements.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

2023 27,634 15.4% Applications have surged, especially since the university went test-optional during the pandemic. 2023 25,774 15.1% 2023 1,860 18.8% Target GPA Carnegie Mellon doesnt explicitly state a minimum GPA requirement, but lets be honestyoull be competing with some of the best students out there.

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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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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. Even if you do super impressive things and have strong standardized test scores, you need the grades. Most accepted students , 93%, have a GPA of 3.75

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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? Take the PSAT.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

2024 21,253 19% 2023 22,200 15.8% The number of applicants has skyrocketed, especially since Notre Dame went test-optional during the pandemic. 2023 14,866 13.3% 2023 7,334 20.9% According to Notre Dame’s Common Data Set for 2023-2024 , the average GPA for admitted students is an impressive 4.2

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MARCH 28, 2023

Do UC schools require standardized tests? No, UC schools do not require applicants to take standardized tests. However, in November 2021, the University of California announced that it would go test-free for the foreseeable future. As such, an alternative test is no longer in the works. 4.06 - 4.30

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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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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 15, 2024

UT AUSTIN: STANDARDIZED TESTING REQUIRED After four years of test-optional admissions for undergraduate admissions, the University of Texas at Austin will once again require standardized testing scores , beginning with applications for the Fall 2025 semester. News & World Report in 2024. all else equal.”

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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. What Is Northwesterns Acceptance Rate?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 19, 2023

Discover the exact GPA and MCAT score to aim for to become a competitive applicant, plus MCAT percentiles What is a good mcat score? Check out our list of the average GPA and MCAT score of matriculants at every U.S. Adcoms use the combination of your MCAT score and your GPA to measure your ability to perform academically.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 30, 2023

You must still meet the college's minimum requirements, such as a certain grade point average, class ranking, or standardized test scores. cumulative, unweighted GPA (on a 4.0 This makes these colleges your safest bet if you truly want a guarantee of admission regardless of your grades, class rank, and standardized test scores.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 25, 2025

MIT was one of the first colleges to return to requiring standardized testing. The Class of 2029 is the second class to be admitted following the Supreme Courts 2023 ruling banning affirmative action. MIT ACCEPTANCE RATE This year, 1,324 out of 29,282 applicants were admitted, resulting in an overall acceptance rate of 4.5%

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Ivy Central

MAY 8, 2023

Admission Acceptance Rate In 2023, Wellesley received 8,400 applications, and 13% of students were offered admission. Acceptance GPA The students admitted to William & Mary have an average high school GPA of more than 3.97. Student-to-Faculty Ratio The student-to-faculty ratio is 8:1.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 20, 2023

Acceptance GPA Yale doesn’t publish the average high school GPA of accepted students; however, know that you will need to earn stellar grades, take rigorous coursework, and graduate at–or near–the top of your class to gain admission. Types of Admission Yale has two rounds of admission: Single-Choice Early Action and Regular Decision.

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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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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 18, 2025

In a 2023 opinion piece in the New York Times, Princeton Professor Shamus Khan wrote that, in 2018, the acceptance rate for legacies at Princeton was six times that of non-legacy applicants. Princeton doesnt actually have a minimum GPA to be considered for acceptance, but statistics tell us that there is, functionally, a minimum.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 6, 2025

This guide will break down everything you need to know, from GPA expectations and test scores to application deadlines and tips to help you stand out. Standardized test scores (optional). Boston University is test-optional , so SAT and ACT scores are not required. Heres how it breaks down: 39% had a GPA of 4.0

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Ivy Central

MARCH 31, 2023

Admission and Cost You are eligible to apply to the Research in Science & Engineering Program (RISE) if you are entering your senior year of high school in fall 2023 and are a US citizen or legal permanent resident. The most competitive applicants that apply for the program have a cumulative, unweighted GPA in the A– to A range.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from GPA expectations to essay tips, so you can put together a strong application. Standardized test scores (optional). Northeastern is test-optional , so SAT and ACT scores are not required. GPA 8% had a GPA between 3.75 had a GPA between 3.50

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Strong grades and GPA are essential. Standardized test scores. To make it through the admissions round, we highly recommend that you achieve the following: GPA – 4.2 Depending on your program, you’ll also need to take standardized tests like the GRE, SAT, ACT, or GMAT. Letters of recommendation.

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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? Standardized test scores. A target GPA of 3.9

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 15, 2024

High school and college students who know (or suspect) that law school is in their future don’t have courses to “waste” with pass/fail grades (which I call “GPA killers”) or grades that are Bs that could have been As. The Law School Admissions council (LSAC) reported a 4% increase in applications to ABA-approved law schools in 2024 over 2023.

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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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Ivy Central

APRIL 24, 2023

The college has selected only 550 students for the class of 2023. Acceptance GPA: Most students that are admitted to Occidental College have a 3.75+ high school GPA. high school GPA. This is historically the highest amount to applications received by Occidental College. Only 4% of admitted students have a 3.24

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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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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

If that sounds like you, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from GPA expectations and test scores to application tips and deadlines, so you can put together a compelling NYU application. Standardized test scores (optional). had a GPA between 3.75 had a GPA between 3.50

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BestColleges

MARCH 20, 2024

It's also important to remember that your standardized test score is just one factor that schools will consider in your overall application. In fact, higher SAT scores correlated more strongly with higher college GPAs than higher high school GPAs did. The majority of schools have kept this policy in place.

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