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Early College Application Trends: Class of 2029

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EARLY COLLEGE APPLICATION TRENDS: CLASS OF 2029 Record-High Applicant Numbers Signal Increased Competition (Yet again!) Renewed Interest in Test Scores For the first time since 2021, more applicants submitted test scores than did not, despite widespread test-optional policies.

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University of Pennsylvania Legacy Policies and Guide

The Koppelman Group

For the Class of 2029 , it got even more competitive. Many of these changes started before the US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights launched an investigation into the legacy admissions policy at Penn, related to the striking down of affirmative action by the Supreme Court, in January of 2024.

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The SAT Is Digital Now. Here’s All You Need to Know

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From a test prep perspective, its easy to see why many students feel the digital SAT is a bit more approachable than the old paper version. In an era of test-optional admissions, many students wonder: Does the SAT still matter? Standardized testing is a shifting landscape, and its important to know where each school stands.

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Early Action Strategy for Georgetown 2025-2026

The Koppelman Group

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. For the Class of 2029 , the early action acceptance rate rose slightly to 11%. To achieve top scores, you need to prepare.

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Early Action Strategy for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2025-2026

The Koppelman Group

Taking the test for the first time early in junior year widens the window for repeated attempts and opens up opportunities for growth. If applying early to MIT is the plan, we recommend working with a test prep coach as well. Most students who are accepted by MIT, and who choose to enroll, do submit SAT scores.

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Southern Ivies: Class of 2028 Acceptance Rates

Top Tier Admissions

Christiansen said around half of the applicant pool submitted standardized test scores , similar to previous years. The university’s test-optional policy will continue through Fall 2027. Emory announced it will remain test-optional for the Class of 2029. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score.

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Why Dartmouth College Is Requiring ACT and SAT Scores Again

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Dartmouth College is reinstating its standardized testing requirements after removing them during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dartmouth first removed standardized test requirements in June 2020 — just like other Ivy Leagues and universities did — to promote opportunity and inclusion during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students from a U.S.

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