Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As you gear up for the college admissions process, one of the crucial decisions you’ll face is choosing between the SAT and ACT standardized tests. Both exams are widely accepted by colleges and universities across the United States, and your choice can significantly impact your admissions prospects.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 1, 2024

Increased apps mean more $$$ from application fees, and it also means more students are applying for a limited number of spots, which in turn reduces their acceptance rates, making them more and more exclusive as the years progress. In 2019, Cornell had 49,114 applicants and accepted 5,330 of those students, a 10.85% acceptance rate.

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Educated Quest

MAY 12, 2024

Forbes used these criteria to rank their schools: High standardized test scores-as supplied by at least half of all 2022 applicants. The writer considered test scores to be an objective measure of success. Acceptance rate. An acceptance rate is not a measure of “quality,” it is a measure of demand.

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BestColleges

JULY 17, 2023

The Classic Learning Test is an alternative to the SAT and ACT and is accepted by over 200 mostly private and religious colleges and universities. Ron DeSantis signed a bill allowing public schools to administer the test. The test may soon be accepted by public universities in Florida. In May, Florida Gov.

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BestColleges

MARCH 7, 2024

A GED doesn't necessarily make it harder to gain acceptance, but there are things you can do to enhance your college application. Unlike high school graduates, however, some people with GEDs don't have a record of standardized test scores or extracurricular activities — these are things that many colleges request from applicants.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 1, 2024

The university receives nearly 40,000 applications annually, and the acceptance is only 4.7%. The school is known for having a very high yield rate, as well, meaning that a very high percentage of students who are accepted choose to enroll. They also have an interesting policy called the “ No Harm ” testing policy.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

MAY 16, 2023

In the winter of 10th grade, start thinking about a standardized testing plan for your child. If there is a chance that they will want to sit for tests early in 11th grade, they should take a diagnostic ACT and/or SAT in the spring of 10th grade. Celebrate any and every college acceptance!

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Anna Ivey Consulting

JANUARY 16, 2023

Which Standardized Tests to Take and When Love ‘em or hate ‘em, standardized tests like the SAT or ACT are still a major part of the college admissions process at some colleges. And a small number of colleges are test-blind; those college won’t look at your test scores even if you have them.

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Brand College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

The SAT and the ACT are very different college entrance exams and most colleges are now accepting both. This has led to most students taking both the SAT and the ACT tests, although that is not required or suggested by many professionals in the college admissions field. Use the practice tests online to review. by Math.com

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 2, 2024

We often advise our students to begin test prep sophomore year. You should take a practice test to know where you stand at the outset. Note these numbers when looking at schools so you know what you’ll need to make on standardized testing to be considered a qualified candidate at the schools you think you like.

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Peterson's Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

To be accepted, you must meet a list of minimum requirements and prove that you have what it takes to match or exceed the high standards and expectations of the U.S. It will be important to utilize a high-quality test prep program and study materials prior to these standardized tests. Air Force Academy.

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Peterson's Blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

For instance, students will now be tested more directly on their academic and college-preparedness skills than on their ability to manage time or memorize test-taking strategies, as has traditionally been the case with standardized tests. Students will not be permitted to begin testing late.

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Revolution Tutors

MAY 4, 2022

colleges accept both the SAT and ACT! So how do you decide which test to take? Colleges do not prefer one test over the other, so pick whichever test allows you to best demonstrate your college readiness. Are you more confident in your math skills and a little slower when it comes to test-taking?

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Schools like Philips Academy Andover, for example, have single-digit acceptance rates. STANDARDIZED TESTING. Don’t forget to arrange for standardized testing. The SSAT (Secondary School Admissions Test) is the most common test required for independent high school admissions. THE INTERVIEW.

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College in 321

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The organization FairTest.org has been at the forefront of the movement to reduce the use of standardized tests in the college admissions process for decades. Percent of bachelor degree-granting colleges/universities that are test-optional for 2021 admission cycle : 66% and rising. First, let’s look at the numbers.

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 5, 2023

First, if students choose to apply to other highly selective schools instead of the Ivies, the acceptance rates at the other schools could plummet with the influx of applications. If this occurs, I predict one of two scenarios.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 16, 2023

In turn, this has driven down its already competitive acceptance rate. Right now, its acceptance rate sits at about 5%. Some think pieces, some court case coverage, and the biggest thing: blogs from test prep/college counselor sites giving specific legacy acceptance rates. Brown is kind of always having a moment.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 26, 2022

Learn about t he benefits of SAT Prep and taking the SAT Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! MIT Lifts the Test-Optional Policy for Standardized Tests On March 28th, 2022, MIT announced that it would again require the SAT and ACT tests as part of the college admissions process.

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Benefits of SAT Prep and Taking the SAT Honestly, because it gets you a better chance of getting into college - up to 2.3x The SAT is one of the standardized tests that many high school students take in order to continue their academic journey. scroll down to the chart to see why we say that!) This, however, is not the case.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 13, 2024

Of accepted and enrolled students, 94.5% You will need to be exceptional, though, as the acceptance rate across the board is a mere 6.4%. Dartmouth accepts two additional optional letters of recommendation that may be applicable to you. These students really are the best of the best.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 8, 2024

standardized tests! Test Prep You’ll most likely take the SAT and/or ACT in the spring of your junior year. It’s a lot to expect one teacher to write dozens of letters of recommendation, so it’s understandable that they might only accept thirty or so requests per year.

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Solomon Admissions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Receive high standardized testing scores In the last few years, we have noticed a rise in test-optional institutions due to the pandemic; however, Solomon always encourages our students to diligently prepare and take standardized tests, as well as work hard to secure a high score.

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the college spy

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The role of standardized tests in the college admissions process has always been difficult to understand, with most people overestimating their importance at most colleges. The following is The College Spy’s guide to what students and parents need to understand about the changing landscape of standardized testing in college admissions.

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Educated Quest

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

No less than 43 percent of accepted students decided to deposit, impressive for any university of any size. But the acceptance rate also dropped from a high of 30 percent in 2015-16 to 19 percent in 2021-22. I also looked at East Carolina University, which accepted 94 percent of the applicants for the Class of 2025.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Well, it’s like super duper hard to get into… For the class of 2027, Amherst had a 9% acceptance rate. 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. What’s the catch?”

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

For example, you might think, “if I miss a question on my biology test, I’ll never be a doctor” or “if I don’t improve my ACT score, I won’t be accepted to any colleges.” Anxiety symptoms can interfere with performance—this is why we often see students who receive low scores on standardized tests after acing several practice tests.

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the college spy

AUGUST 11, 2020

The pandemic has altered the role of standardized testing in admissions, forcing many colleges to adopt test optional admissions policies. However, test optional does not mean test blind. Even at a test optional college, high test scores can help an applicant get accepted. Create a FSA ID.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 26, 2024

Private Counseling parent I was accepted into Harvard early in one of its most competitive years and am beyond elated! We are thrilled beyond words with all of her acceptances, especially SMU! I received my acceptance to Middlebury today and I’m super excited. Private Counseling parent We are SO happy he was accepted in Babson!

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

While you might feel intimidated by this impressive bio, and the low acceptance rate, this post will break down every element of MIT’s Application Checklist to help you submit your best possible application. MIT is extremely selective, with an acceptance rate just below 4% for the Class of 2026. MIT Statistics How selective is MIT?

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Simply Admissions

AUGUST 13, 2020

This month, we’ll go over post-COVID standardized testing changes and FAQs. The majority of colleges have changed their testing requirements recently, which seems like it’s only caused more confusion! Below is a handy cheat sheet I’ve created that summarizes the different testing policies.

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Educated Quest

OCTOBER 20, 2022

I touch on test-optional admissions in my new book, The Good College. Standardized test scores are one of several data points in college admissions, even at test-optional schools. Acceptance numbers for Early Decision (ED) are item number C21. There are other useful data points to consider on a Common Data Set.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 18, 2023

Both the GMAT and GRE are accepted by many MBA programs to fulfill the testing admission requirements. However, whether one test is "better" than the other for MBA applicants depends on several factors. Depending on your strengths and weaknesses, one test may be a better fit for you.

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Admissions Mom

JANUARY 30, 2024

Are they the deciding factor between acceptance and rejection? THINK OUTSIDE THE EC BOX Keep in mind that basically anything that you do outside of classwork, homework, and test prep is considered an activity. Colleges want to see that you have a life beyond school work and test prep.

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Elite Open School

JANUARY 20, 2021

There will be no other cancellation charge, and the cancellation is due by the test registration deadline. Will colleges accept SAT Subject Test and SAT Essay scores? With all these changes, students may ask, “Will colleges consider SAT Subject Test and SAT Essay scores as part of my college application?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JUNE 9, 2023

Low test scores High-stakes standardized tests are always stressful, and extenuating circumstances can further interrupt testing days. However, my small school is not equipped to provide accommodations, nor have I received any for standardized tests.

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Admissions Mom

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Are they the deciding factor between acceptance and rejection? THINK OUTSIDE THE EC BOX Keep in mind that basically anything that you do outside of classwork, homework, and test prep is considered an activity. Colleges want to see that you have a life beyond school work and test prep.

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

READ BOOKS: Seriously, reading is the best way to write well, write deeply, have good interviews, and be prepared to do your standardized testing. And you will learn more about yourself from any perceived “failures” or disappointments than acceptances to a particular school. It’s filled with my advice and resources. Go outside.

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