The Koppelman Group

MAY 16, 2025

Scores USC is currently test-optional , and that policy is expected to continue through at least 2026. USCs admitted students, and our clients who get in, tend to be at the top of their class. Thats what you should be aiming for. But lets be honest: if you have strong scores, you should absolutely submit them.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 21, 2025

The University of Miami has announced a significant policy update for prospective students. Starting with the Fall 2026 application cycle, undergraduate applicants will once again be required to submit standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) as part of their application. ENROLL NOW What Does This Mean for College Admissions?

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 22, 2025

Georgetown is an internationally-leading research and academic university aimed at preparing the next generation of global citizens, with a particular focus on service, policy, and politics. The school is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit university in the United States.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 10, 2025

The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, VA, known for their programs in business, political science, public policy, and law. Scores UVA is remaining test optional for the Fall of 2026, but there is no such thing as optional during the college admissions process.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 5, 2025

For the Class of 2026, 10% of the admitted and enrolled students are legacies. As the alumni body has become more diverse across all metrics, the pool of alumni with children applying has also become more diverse, leading to a broadening of the type of students in a position to benefit from legacy admissions preference.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

However, this policy will change for Fall 2026 admissions, when standardized test scores will once again be required. Understanding Cornells shifting test policies is crucial for applicants. Cornell Standardized Testing Policy Cornell SAT Requirements Cornell ACT Requirements Should You Submit Your Test Scores?

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 15, 2025

Scores In 2024, Mich formally adopted a test-optional policy when it comes to submitting standardized test scores. Essays While the Mich essays for the 2025-2026 application cycle will not come out until late summer, we know what they typically require. Accepted students with a GPA below 3.75 They still expect excellence.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

2026 55,000 6% 2025 56,333 5.7% A big reason for this surge is the rise of test-optional policies and increased global access to higher education. 2026 47,205 4.4% 2026 7,795 15.6% For the Class of 2026, 147 students were admitted off the waitlist, bumping the rate to 5.9%. 2027 59,465 5.9% 2024 42,205 8.1%

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 2, 2025

Scores Princeton has not announced whether it is keeping its test-optional policy for the 2025-2026 application cycle. We know it's a lot to ask for, but it's what will make you a strong candidate for a school like Princeton. However, we highly recommend submitting scores anyway.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 25, 2025

Acceptance Rates for the Class of 2028 Scores UNC is remaining somewhat test optional for the future: For students applying for the 2025-2026 academic year, students with a weighted GPA of 2.8 To compete, you need to be doing more than just well in school you need to be taking the hardest classes available and excelling in them.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 7, 2025

Scores While many of the top-tier schools in the United States have reinstated their pre-COVID policies required SAT or ACT scores for applicants, Columbia has gone against the current. They do not require you to submit an ACT or an SAT score, but that doesnt mean that you are off the hook.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 3, 2025

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. The university has built a reputation as one of the most prestigious schools in the country.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 24, 2025

They say the policy is test flexible, which means AP and IB scores are accepted, but we dont think thats a successful strategy. You need to take the hardest courses your school offers and get amazing grades. Straight As arent just impressive. Theyre expected. Scores Yale now requires test scores from all applicants.

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Berkeley² Academy

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Today, we’re breaking down recent news surrounding UT Austin’s auto-admission policy and UT tuition coverage, including how these shifts may impact you! This change is already reflected on their website. Students must be Texas residents, enrolled full-time, submit the FAFSA and/or TASFA, and demonstrate financial need.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 20, 2024

While many universities have announced post-pandemic admissions policies that re-instate mandatory standardized test scores, there is still no consensus. Test-optional? Test-flexible? Test-blind? Test-neutral? Test-recommended? Test-aware? SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score. We have that for you, too!

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 17, 2025

Tutoring one student, or advocating for a policy change are, they say, the kind of world change they like to see high school students participating in. In MITs own words, were not looking for applicants to have cured all infectious disease in the world by the time theyre 15. Rather, they are most impressed by relationships.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In a major policy change, the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) has announced that it will reinstate its standardized testing requirement for the 2025-2026 admissions cycle. Meanwhile, Carleton College has chosen to permanently adopt a test-optional policy following a five-year pilot program.

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AdmissionSight

MAY 23, 2025

Meal plan policies Meal plan requirements vary depending on your year level. If you dont submit proof of comparable coverage by the deadline, youll be automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) and charged $4,944 for the 20252026 policy year.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 9, 2025

The ACTlike its counterpart, the SAThas long served as a key indicator of academic readiness for college-bound students, despite the growing number of test-optional policies. 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.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Shout out to the University of Miami, which only announced in January 2025 that it would be requiring test scores for applicants to most majors applying this fall (Class of 2026).

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 6, 2023

More than 59,000 students applied to Penn this cycle, the largest first-year applicant pool in Penn’s history, and over 4,500 more applications than the Class of 2026 and over 3,000 more than the Class of 2025. In January, Penn Admissions announced the extension of the test-optional policy through the 2023-24 admissions cycle.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

2026 51,558 7.2% Test-optional policies introduced during the pandemic broadened the applicant pool, encouraging students who might not have applied otherwise. 2026 47,013 5.6% 2026 4545 24.3% Make sure your application stands out, and take the time to review Northwesterns financial aid policies if costs are a concern.

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AdmissionSight

MAY 8, 2025

While more colleges have adopted flexible testing policies, the digital SAT remains a powerful tool for showcasing academic strengths and opening doors to scholarships and admissions opportunities. Penn Required (starting Fall 2026) The SAT or ACT will be required again. For Fall 2026, most programs will require the SAT/ACT.

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MAY 19, 2025

December 21, 2025 March 18, 2026 Spring term. March 19, 2026 June 13, 2026 Your housing contract starts on the first day of fall term and ends at 11:00 AM on June 13, 2026. Academic terms and housing billing Heres how Caltechs academic year is structured and when youll be billed: Fall term.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2025

However, historically, the university admitted 3,843 students for the Class of 2027, 3,873 for the Class of 2026, and 4,453 for the Class of 2025. 2026 34,261 11.3% 2026 29,733 11.1% 2026 4,528 12.5% Carnegie Mellon has only released estimates for the Class of 2028. For the Class of 2028, it has dropped to just 11.5%.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 4, 2023

Quinlan attributed this shift to the University’s choice to adopt a test-optional policy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which the admissions office has renewed for each of the intervening application cycles. percent for the class of 2026, 4.62 percent for the class of 2026, 4.62 for the class of 2025, 6.54

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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. With that in mind, please enjoy the list!

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 24, 2023

Of these chart-toppers, Pomona College had the lowest Class of 2026 acceptance rate, 6.03%. Pandemic-era test-optional policies largely account for the more competitive recent admissions cycles. Colgate, for example, announced its test-optional policy in April 2020 and has since extended the policy through the 2026-27 admissions cycle.

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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. With that in mind, please enjoy the list!

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 14, 2025

University of Florida Acceptance Rate Trends University of Florida Early Action and Regular Decision Policies How to Get Accepted into University of Florida University of Florida Transfer Acceptance Rate University of Florida Waitlist Acceptance Rate Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways What Is the University of Floridas Acceptance Rate?

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In spring of 2022 Princeton announced that, for the first time in recent history, they would not be releasing admissions data on the pool of applicants to the Class of 2026. What we know: a total of 1,500 students enrolled in the Class of 2026 – the largest class ever. In 2021-22, however, the policy was reinstated.

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BestColleges

JULY 18, 2024

The new ACT will roll out online in spring 2025 and in school in spring 2026. the company behind the ACT, announced it's making the science section optional and the core test shorter — from three to two hours — starting in spring 2025 for online testing and spring 2026 for in-school testing. "As The ACT Education Corp.,

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 3, 2025

2026 12,539 6,184 49.3% 2026 100,662 12,539 12.5% NYUs popularity has skyrocketed thanks to its strong reputation, better financial aid options , and test-optional policies. NYU Early Decision policy If you apply to NYU through Early Decision and get accepted, you’re expected to enroll. 2026 8,361 1,712 20.5%

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BestColleges

MARCH 1, 2024

Details on Yale's New Policy Starting in fall 2025, Yale will require test scores but will allow students to submit Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exam scores in lieu of the SAT or ACT. Like Dartmouth College , Yale determined that, contrary to popularly held beliefs, such a policy can actually bolster diversity.

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Ivy Central

MAY 5, 2023

The university is known for its strong liberal arts curriculum and excellent graduate programs in business, law, education, and public policy. 34% of the class of 2026 applied test-optional. The average SAT score for the class of 2026 was more than 1380. The average ACT score for the class of 2026 was more than 32.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Johns Hopkins plans to launch a School of Government and Policy by fall 2026. Johns Hopkins University will open a School of Government and Policy at its new downtown location in Washington, D.C., Johns Hopkins University will open a School of Government and Policy at its new downtown location in Washington, D.C.,

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

2026 56,378 3.7% The Class of 2026 saw a record-breaking 56,378 applications, yet only 3.7% over the past decade, further proving how hard it is to get in: Stanford Class Regular Decision Acceptance Rate 2028 NA 2027 NA 2026 NA 2025 NA 2024 NA 2023 3.4% 2025 55,471 3.9% 2024 45,227 5.2% 2023 47,498 4.3% 2022 47,451 4.4%

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