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5 American Colleges with the Most Grueling Standardized Testing Requirements for First-Year Applicants

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This means it’s an important time for members of the high school Class of 2026 – especially those who want to run the gauntlet this admissions cycle – to be aware of the the five colleges with the most grueling standardized test requirements for first-year admission. Why Grueling: Caltech’s low acceptance rate (3.1%

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Stanford Legacy Policies and Guide

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However, based on what data they have released for both the Class of 2028 and the Class of 2027, the acceptance rate is less 4%. of the admitted first-years for the Stanford Class of 2027 were reported to have a legacy or donor tie. Stanford is, once again, requiring standardized tests as part of the application process.

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Princeton Acceptance Rate: Admissions Statistics

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2027 39,644 4.5% But the real trick to beating the Princeton acceptance rate is nailing those high standards and showing off a well-rounded profile. Let’s break down what you need to focus on to boost your chances: Target GPA For the Class of 2027 , the average admitted GPA was a stellar 3.94 2026 38,019 5.7% 2025 37,601 4.4%

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UChicago Acceptance Rate: Admissions Statistics

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2027 38,631 4.8% This bump is pretty standard for binding admissions plans since they tend to draw applicants who are both highly qualified and fully committed. UChicago Early Decision policy Both ED I and ED II are binding. Target test scores UChicago is test-optional , so you dont have to submit SAT or ACT scores.

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Vanderbilt Legacy Policies and Guide

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The idea that legacy students are held to the same standard should be a given we see this at most other top colleges but its not because Vanderbilt believes in creating a more equitable process. Scores Vanderbilt is remaining test optional through 2027 , but that does not mean you shouldnt submit. So, if you want to stand out?

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Oxford vs Harvard: Which School Is Better?

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At the same time, over 23,000 students take advantage of its 11 academic divisions and popular graduate programs in law, business, and policy. Policies like test-optional admissions during the pandemic made it easier for more students to apply, but the competition is fierce with so few spots available. Standardized test scores.

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Brown University Legacy Policies and Guid

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Brown is interesting because in 2023, they decided to form a committee to determine if they should make changes to Early Decision, testing policies, and legacy admissions. In the post, Brown states that the Class of 2027 is made up of 8% legacy students, and we know that there are right around 1700 students in the Class of 2027.