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4 Georgia Universities Reinstate SAT/ACT Requirement

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Augusta University, Georgia State University, Georgia Southern University, and Kennesaw State University will reinstate SAT and ACT requirements starting in the fall of 2026. Several colleges, including some selective and Ivy League schools such as Dartmouth College, have reinstated standardized test requirements.

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An In-depth Look at Standardized Testing Policies for Ivy League 2023

Ivy College Essay

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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Lowest Ever Acceptance Rates Show Ivy League is Growing More Competitive?

The Ivy Dean

Having now made their offers of admission, schools in the Ivy League have publicly reported their application and acceptance statistics for the class of 2026. The data reveals that the Ivy League is becoming more competitive than ever. This too is the university’s lowest-ever acceptance rate.

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What Is a Bad SAT Score — And Should I Worry About Mine?

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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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Class of 2026 sets early application records, while The Ivy Dean’s students see incredible admissions results

The Ivy Dean

Here at the Ivy Dean, there has been much cause for celebration recently: we helped our students to achieve phenomenal early acceptance results for the Class of 2026. While not surprising, these results are noteworthy given the current and unprecedented higher education climate.

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Harvard Acceptance Rate and Admissions Updates

Top Tier Admissions

HARVARD REVERSES COURSE ON TESTING REQUIREMENT Despite Harvard’s previous commitment to remaining test-optional through the Class of 2030, the college announced on April 11 it would require students applying for fall 2025 admission to submit either an SAT or ACT score. in the Class of 2026. in the Class of 2027 and 12.6%

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University of Texas at Austin Reinstates SAT/ACT Requirement

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The University of Texas at Austin will require applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores beginning next fall. Adding to the growing list of top schools reinstating standardized test requirements, the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) will require students to submit SAT or ACT scores beginning next fall.

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