CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Where are CTK Class of 2025 students gaining admission in the early rounds this year? CTK College Coach What are the trends for early decision and early acceptance for Class of 2025 compared to outcomes in the last few years? Send any updated SAT or ACT test scores, if applicable. What's the difference?

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 8, 2025

The 2024-2025 college admissions season is coming to a close. Over 90,000 students applied for Fall 2025 admission, compared to 72,885 students the previous year. Students submitting SAT or ACT scores to meet the standardized testing requirement may still report AP/IB exams as usual. What to know to set yourself up for success!

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Marks Education

APRIL 3, 2025

Class of 2025 Score Improvements For the last fifteen years, Marks Education has collected score improvement data for every test preparation student with whom we have worked for six or more tutoring sessions. Our score improvement data for the Class of 2025 is now in! Our score improvement data for the Class of 2025 is now in!

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In March 2024 we saw the launch of the new Digital SAT with its shorter timeframe, digital interface with built-in DESMOS calculator, and adaptive platform. Now in 2025 the ACT is joining in the fun with a rolling set of updates to the test beginning in April and continuing through September 2025. Too bad, so sad.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) received a record-breaking surge in applications for the Fall 2025 term. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score. Applications for freshman admission increased 24.3% this year, for a staggering total of 90,562 applications.

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College Transitions

APRIL 18, 2025

Thats right: the SAT is no longer administered in a physical format, and all test takers will now take it on a computer. Last year, the famous three-hour, pencil-and-paper, bubble-filling, 1600-point test that has been a gateway to college for decades was replaced by a shiny, new, digital version.

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JON BOECKENSTEDT'S ADMISSIONS WEBLOG

APRIL 1, 2025

April 1, 2025 In the years post-pandemic, several of the Ivy League institutions (along with their shadowed, loosely defined cousins, the “Ivy Plus” universities) have re-instituted their policy of requiring the SAT for admission.

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College Transitions

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Are you preparing to take the SAT and wondering how to predict your score? Few tests in your life can elicit so much anxiety or uncertainty, but with our SAT Score Calculator, youll be able to anticipate your score and plan accordingly. Or wondering what constitutes a good score in the first place? First, though, […]

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Their 2025 rankings place UC San Diego high on the list: Category Score Research Quality 97.4 UC San Diegos 2025 rankings are as follows: Category Ranking QS World University Ranking #72 QS WUR Ranking By Subject #10 QS Sustainability Ranking #288 Academic Reputation Score 89.3 Industry Influence 100 Overall Score 79.9 Youll need a 3.0

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College Transitions

MARCH 23, 2025

Knowing when the SAT is offeredand when you should take the examare important steps in the preparation process. If there were a one-size-fits-all answer to when you should take the SAT, this blog would be one straightforward sentence in length. However, the decision on when to sit for your first SAT exam (as well as […]

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

In this blog, well break down the University of Virginias 2025 rankings and what they mean for you. In 2025, the University of Virginia ranked 163rd in the world with an overall score of 60.9. UVA is test-optional, but if you choose to submit scores, they will superscore your SAT/ACT (considering only the highest section scores).

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 14, 2025

Scores Some students operate with the misconception that a super strong SAT or ACT score can make up for weak grades. Carnegie Mellon is test-optional for Fall 2025 undergraduate applicants, so submitting SAT or ACT results is not required. Unfortunately, CMU is looking for a both kind of application not either or.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 18, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions, the ACT has made bold moves to redefine its role and stay ahead of the competition, particularly the Digital SAT. New changes announced to the ACT will not only make it more popular but could also challenge the dominance of the Digital SAT. Here’s why.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 2, 2025

Category Score World University Ranking 2025 #31 Research Quality 97.8 Heres how Northwestern ranks overall, by subject, and in sustainability: Category Rank QS World University Ranking 2025 #50 QS WUR Ranking By Subject #10 QS Sustainability Ranking #252 These scores break down the different factors that make Northwestern a top university.

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

In March 2023, Columbia University announced that it would permanently drop the SAT/ACT requirement for undergraduate admissions. The decision by Columbia to abandon the SAT/ACT requirement represents a significant milestone in the ongoing debate around standardized testing in higher education and in the overall future of college admissions.

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

In March 2023, Columbia University announced that it would permanently drop the SAT/ACT requirement for undergraduate admissions. The decision by Columbia to abandon the SAT/ACT requirement represents a significant milestone in the ongoing debate around standardized testing in higher education and in the overall future of college admissions.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 23, 2025

This year, Ivy Day will likely be Thursday, March 27, 2025. When Is Ivy Day in 2025? When Is Ivy Day in 2025? By that calculation, Ivy Day 2025 will likely be Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 7 pm Eastern time. How does Ivy Day 2025 compare to previous dates? What Is Ivy Day? Frequently Asked Questions 1.

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College Transitions

MARCH 18, 2025

In the past, prospective college applicants had just two choices regarding standardized testingtaking the SAT or sitting for the ACT. When comparing the SAT and ACT, colleges do not favor one test over another. Rather, highly selective colleges are […]

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

2026 55,000 6% 2025 56,333 5.7% 2025 48,371 4.2% 2025 7,962 15% 2024 6,453 19.7% According to UPenn’s 2023-2024 Common Data Set, the mid-50% SAT range for admitted students is 1500–1570, with the ACT range sitting at 34–35. Think 1550+ on the SAT or 35 on the ACT. 2027 59,465 5.9% 2024 42,205 8.1% 2023 44,960 7.4%

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

For Fall 2025 applicants, Cornell remains test-optional, giving students the choice to submit SAT or ACT scores. Cornell Standardized Testing Policy Cornell SAT Requirements Cornell ACT Requirements Should You Submit Your Test Scores? Score-free colleges for Fall 2025 Applying to one of these schools?

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 20, 2025

2025 55,471 3.9% Submitting SAT or ACT scores is optional for the 202425 cycle. Stanford SAT requirements Although Stanford is test-optional for the 20242025 cycle, submitting strong SAT scores can boost your application. ACT or SAT scores (optional). Does Stanford prefer SAT over ACT? 2026 56,378 3.7%

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 26, 2024

The admitted class had an average SAT score of 1490 and an average ACT score of 33. Tulane will be test-optional again for Fall 2025 admission. Top Tier Admissions is tracking the 2024-2025 supplemental essay prompts for all top schools here — we look forward to supporting you ! Interested in reading more about Tulane?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

According to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025 , Dartmouth is ranked #168 globally, which is impressive considering the thousands of universities worldwide. QS World University Rankings In the QS World University Rankings 2025 , Dartmouth is ranked #243 globally. SAT/ACT scores. Overall 60.7

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 12, 2025

For 2025, Boston College lands in the 251300 range in THEs World University Rankings. Boston College is ranked in the 631640 range in the QS World University Rankings 2025. You dont have to submit SAT or ACT scores, but you can send them in if you think theyll help your application. Research Environment 32.3 Research Quality 85.3

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 15, 2025

This was a bold move, but it doesnt exempt you from studying for the ACT or SAT. Essays While the Mich essays for the 2025-2026 application cycle will not come out until late summer, we know what they typically require. Ideally, though, you should have all of these things.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 20, 2025

This year, Ivy Day will be on Thursday, March 27, 2025. When Is Ivy Day in 2025? When Is Ivy Day in 2025? By that calculation, Ivy Day 2025 will likely be Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 7 pm Eastern time. How does Ivy Day 2025 compare to previous dates? For 2025, Ivy Day is expected to be Thursday, March 27.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

As a high school student, you’re probably no stranger to big tests like AP exams, the PSAT, or the SAT and ACT. Here’s some good news: more colleges than ever are making the SAT and ACT optional. For fall 2025 admissions, over 2,000 four-year colleges in the U.S. What Are the Best Test Optional Colleges in 2025?

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 8, 2025

Harvard delays the release of their admission data, so we wont have Class of 2029 numbers until the fall of 2025, shortly before the REA deadline for the Class of 2030. The SAT or ACT is required for consideration for admission. Plan to take your chosen test, the ACT or SAT, at least twice before submitting REA.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 15, 2025

Brown University holds the #58 spot globally for 2025 among top universities that shine in research and student education. QS World University Rankings For the 2025 QS World University Rankings , Brown stands at #79. Brown requires standardized test scores , either the SAT or ACT, for first-year applicants. Research Quality 96.8

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 5, 2025

Scores For the 2025-2026 application cycle, Penn applicants have to submit test scores. However, the 50th percentile scores for the SAT were 1540, and for the ACT were 35. This is a new policy. For the past few years, UPenn was test-optional; however, that policy has ended.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 9, 2025

As we move into the 2025 testing season, a year already marked by significant shifts in higher education , the ACT itself is also undergoing notable changes. In this post, well break down the major 2025 changes to the ACT and take a look at the average ACT scores at top U.S. For all 2025 ACT Enhancements see their official site.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 6, 2025

Scores UChicago is test-optional for the 2025-2026 season, but lets be honest nothing in college admissions is ever truly optional. UChicago claims to have a no-harm testing policy, which means your ACT or SAT will only be considered if it helps your application.

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PrepScholar

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Future SAT test dates are only confirmed less than a year in advance, but we at PrepScholar have done the hard work of looking at past test date patterns to predict future SAT test dates and registration deadlines. But even though they're more uncertain, we can predict future years like 2025, 2026, and 2027 with decent confidence.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 3, 2025

In 2025, their regular decision acceptance rate was under 5%, while ED acceptance sat at 12.8%. Duke is especially well-regarded for its programs in public policy, biomedical engineering, and pre-law, and with acceptance rates dropping each year, its only getting more competitive.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 7, 2025

Superscoring Policy Is Changing Starting September 2025, ACT Superscores will include only English, Math, and Reading. Your Student Might Face Two Different ACTs Until August 2025, students could encounter either the legacy ACT (especially during school-day testing) or the Enhanced ACT (digital, weekend testing).

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 23, 2025

Morehead students represented approximately 5% of the 2024-2025 first-year class, with an average high school GPA of 4.27, an average SAT of 1504, and an average ACT of 34. Early action applicants who are not automatically accepted, along with regular decision applicants, are invited to complete an additional application.

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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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