Marks Education

APRIL 18, 2023

Starting in March 2024, the SAT is switching to a shorter, denser, computer-adaptive online test, replacing the current paper version of the SAT. For more information on the new version of the test, check out our blog on the new digital SAT ( LINK ). Therefore, you will choose between the digital SAT and the ACT.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 23, 2024

Cornell will reintroduce standardized testing requirements for undergraduate admissions starting in fall 2026, based on findings from a university Task Force on Standardized Testing in Admissions and pressure from peer institutions.

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College Transitions

JUNE 14, 2023

Over 32,000 high-achieving teens applied to be part of Carnegie Mellon’s Class of 2026—13.5% The vast majority of successful applicants had pristine transcripts and SATs of 1500 or better. were accepted. Selectivity at this school,

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Ivy Central

MAY 24, 2023

For the class of 2026, the college had an acceptance rate was just below 19%. Acceptance GPA and Standardised Test Scores: The average GPA of accepted students in the class of 2026 was 3.9 Acceptance GPA and Standardised Test Scores: The average GPA of accepted students in the class of 2026 was 3.9

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 7, 2023

For the Class of 2027, the Emory acceptance rate was a mere 10% (compared to 11% for the Class of 2026 and 13% for the Class of 2025). THE LOW-DOWN ON TESTING The numbers speak for themselves: 64% of students admitted to Emory’s Class of 2027 reported SAT or ACT scores, slightly down from the 69 % who submitted scores for the Class of 2026.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A March 2024 Update As we head deep into the middle of the school year, many juniors are taking the ACT or SAT– or wondering whether they should in this largely test-optional world. That differential is one indicator of how much or how little each school weighs test scores What’s the best way to prepare for the Digital SAT?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MAY 4, 2024

Additionally, check out our companion article detailing Northwestern’s SAT expectations ! Through 2026, Northwestern remains test-optional. Applicants are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores, and opting out will not disadvantage them. SAT scores were submitted by 47% of applicants, while 22% did not submit either.

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Solomon Admissions

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Well, it’s exactly what it sounds like- each applicant gets to choose whether or not to submit their ACT or SAT scores. Before skipping out entirely on taking the ACT or SAT be sure to know the test-optional policies at the schools you’re interested in because not every school is the same.

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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. The Early Decision Program for this cycle also featured the largest applicant pool in the University’s history.

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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%. However, unlike the Ivies , for which overall acceptance rates sat below 7% across the board in the 2021-22 application cycle, some of the top-ranking liberal arts colleges exhibit more generous numbers.

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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+

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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+

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 12, 2024

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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Ivy Central

JUNE 8, 2023

The average SAT score is 1500, and the average ACT Composite score is 34. Dartmouth College received 25,703 applications for the Class of 2026. This shows their outstanding academic performance and dedication to their studies. The Class of 2027 also demonstrates exceptional aptitude in standardized tests.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

If applicants were able to take the SAT or ACT exams and their scores accurately reflect their academic ability, they are encouraged to submit them. However, students will not be penalized if they choose not to include SAT or ACT scores with their application through Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. Average GPA: 3.9

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 6, 2023

See highlights from Georgetown’s official announcement below: Georgetown University accepted 13% of applicants for the undergraduate Class of 2027, a one percentage point increase from the Class of 2026. The university admitted 3,263 students out of 25,519 total applicants, which is 1,151 fewer applicants than last year.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The legacy parents we work with routinely have access to top SAT/ACT tutors. This is important given that the middle 50% of admitted students' test scores for the class of 2026 were 34-35 on the ACT and 1510-1560 on the SAT. We often see near-perfect or perfect scores from legacy students. Everything else With a 5.4%

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Ivy Central

MAY 5, 2023

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. On-Campus Interview: Interviews are offered in the summer for rising seniors. 20% of the applicants got an opportunity to have an interview.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 10, 2023

Remember, the top 10% of high school graduates comprised 95% of Dartmouth’s admitted freshmen for the Class of 2026. Dartmouth SAT and ACT Requirements Though Dartmouth doesn’t enforce a minimum required SAT or ACT score, it’s crucial to perform exceptionally well.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 25, 2023

Admissions Acceptance Rate: Colorado College chose from a pool of 11,026 applicants for the Class of 2026 and 553 students were admitted. The median SAT score range was 1320-1470. The largest undergraduate major at this university is Economics, which comprises 82 students. The overall admit rate went down to 11.6%.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 16, 2023

This always makes us a bit, to use an SAT word, ~trepidacious~. For the Class of 2026 , 95% of accepted students were in the top 10% of their high school’s graduating class. Brown took around 34% of its class in the early decision round for the Class of 2026. The early acceptance rate was 14.6%

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Ivy Central

JUNE 27, 2023

The acceptance rate for the Class of 2026 was 9.1%. Optional SAT and ACT scores: Bowdoin College is test-optional and SAT or ACT scores are not required for admission. The average SAT score for admitted students is 1470, and the average ACT score is 33. The college accepted 850 students with an acceptance rate of 7.7%.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 22, 2023

Some have extended this policy beyond the high school class of 2023, with Cornell even going test-optional through the high school class of 2024, and Harvard planning to remain test optional through 2026. The absence of SAT and ACT requirements led to a surge in applications to top colleges, driving acceptance rates even lower.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 1, 2022

There are schools like Barnard’s Class of 2026 , that only deferred 10% of their early decision applicants to the regular decision round. For the Class of 2026, Williams College deferred 180 applicants out of their total early round applicant pool of 814. Retaking the SAT or ACT, if necessary. Take heart!

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Ivy Central

JUNE 26, 2023

The university received 9,796 applicants and 943 students enrolled in the Class of 2026. Students that get into Brandeis have an average SAT score between 1370-1530 or an average ACT score of 31-34. Student-to-Faculty Ratio The student-to-faculty ratio at Brandeis University is 10:1. 61% of its classes have fewer than 19 students.

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Educated Quest

MAY 12, 2024

Florida and Georgia residents must submit ACT or SAT scores for admission. The University of Florida, the flagship in a test-mandatory state, had the lowest average SAT score (1370) of the schools on Forbes’ list. Half of the incoming students in Rutgers Class of 2026 submitted test scores, according to their data set.

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SSA Online College Prep

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

For the class of 2026, only 2075 students were admitted from 56,378 total applications. In 2020, the mid-50th percentile of admitted freshman had SAT scores of 1420- 1570 and ACT scores of 31-35. Learn more about college, financial aid, and SAT® news and tips and tricks! Read more college admissions tips on our blog !

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Read more: How students qualify for National Merit How Do I Know Whether to Take the SAT or ACT? How Do I Know When to Take the SAT or ACT? January - March: Taking the Digital SAT or the ACT The ACT is offered in February and April. The new digital SAT will debut in March. The SAT is held in May, June, and August.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Last year, only 25% of applicants submitted SAT scores, and only 14% submitted ACT scores. However, if you plan to submit scores, let’s break down the numbers: For the class of 2027 , the middle 50% of accepted students had between a 700-740 on the SAT: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and a 690-760 on SAT Math.

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The Ivy Dean

APRIL 21, 2022

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. Brown saw its largest-ever applicant pool, with a 9% increase in applicants from last year, and subsequently reported a 5% acceptance rate for the class of 2026.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 13, 2023

Grades Vassar published the admissions data of the Class of 2026, so we know the average GPA of an admitted student was a 3.9 We know that 51% of students did not submit test scores, but for the 49% that did, they had a 1475 average SAT and a 33 average ACT. unweighted GPA. So just like, basically perfect.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This was actually higher than for the Class of 2026, which was just 7%. Not all high schools do it; however, of those that did, 90% of the accepted class of 2026 was in the top 10% of their high school class, and a whopping 26% of admitted students were valedictorians. You might be saying, “That sounds great! What’s the catch?”

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 9, 2023

However, we do know that for the Class of 2026, 86% of students were in the top 10% of their class. Scores Hamilton did not publish the average SAT or ACT data for the Class of 2026, but many third-party sites speculate between a 1410-1540 and 33-35, respectively. as possible.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 22, 2023

95% of Dartmouth's class of 2026 were in their school's top decile. Just like getting top academic tutors, parents often hire top SAT/ACT tutors to help their students. This is important for Dartmouth given that for the class of 2024 (the last year scores were required), the median SAT score for admitted students was 1520.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 10, 2024

Standardized Tests Princeton is not requiring the SAT or ACT at least until 2025, but will consider either or both tests if submitted. This could feel like a ‘get out of jail free’ card if you’ve been dreading US standardized tests, but only 15% of the admitted and enrolled class of 2026 did not submit SAT or ACT scores.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 20, 2023

With record-high application volume and record-low admit rates, the Class of 2027 admissions statistics are similar to those for the Class of 2026. Almost 40% of students admitted to UPenn’s Class of 2026 worked during their time in high school, earning money to support themselves and their families. The major trends?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Duke student population Undergraduate population: 6,543 Grad and professional school population: 10,612 Duke acceptance rate Let’s review the admissions statistics for Duke’s class of 2026: Applications: 50,008 Acceptances: 3,126 Matriculants: 1,738 Acceptance rate: 6.3% Early Decision Acceptance Rate: 21.2%

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