AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

As a high school student, you’re probably no stranger to big tests like AP exams, the PSAT, or the SAT and ACT. Here’s some good news: more colleges than ever are making the SAT and ACT optional. If you have test anxiety, decided to skip the SAT or ACT, or didn’t quite hit the scores you hoped for, you’re not out of luck.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 14, 2025

Please remember that this is not a blog where you should post statistics or throw fellow students under the bus. UGA is the flagship institution for the state of Georgia, and as such our goal is to enroll a class that is roughly 80% Georgians. AP/IB/Dual Enrollment course mid-50% – 8-14 courses, average of 11+.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MAY 28, 2025

Our targeted email marketing services can help you attract and enroll more students. Ready to turn your inbox into an enrollment engine? Educational marketing refers to the strategies and tactics used by schools, colleges, and universities to attract, engage, and enroll students. billion, with over 376 billion emails sent daily.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

JANUARY 9, 2025

Hopefully this data and the blog in general helps in letting everyone know what UGA looks at in our admissions review, and gives at least some insight into how decisions are made. The average ACT and SAT for the entire applicant pool of 47,850 is roughly a 29 Composite/1285 Total.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 23, 2025

enroll now BOARDING SCHOOL APPLICATION TIMELINE Fall (September-November of School Year Before Applying, i.e. 7 th grade for 9 th grade entry) – Evaluate Goals Reflect on goals: Identify what criteria are important to your family. Some schools may accept PSAT, SAT or ACT for older students also. Want to stay in the loop?

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Enrollment Catalyst

MAY 28, 2025

These are practices that dont depend on the season or enrollment pressure. Use a CRM (not a spreadsheet) to track inquiries, visits, applications, and re-enrollment. 7Website Optimization Your website should act like your best admissions rep. Its not enough to collect feedbackyou need to act on it.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MAY 14, 2025

Our targeted email marketing services can help you attract and enroll more students. This blog post explains how. Student retention refers to an institutions ability to keep students enrolled continuously, usually from one academic term to the next, until they complete their program. Find out today! Find out today!

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In this blog, we’ll show you how to be successful in college and give you the strategies to reach your goals—no matter where you are in your journey. Trying new things in college—like enrolling in courses outside your comfort zone or exploring unfamiliar activities—can uncover passions and skills you didn’t know you had.

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Discovery College Consulting

APRIL 29, 2025

Guest blog post by Dr. Stephanie Fox, Four Corners Psychological Services If you are a high schooler with a learning disability or suspect that you are, its time to make a plan for college. If you want to pursue accommodations on the SAT/ACT, be sure to submit your request at least eight weeks prior to your preferred test date.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

JULY 11, 2025

In our holistic review , we are focused on six areas: a review of your academic work over the past 3 years, focusing mainly on core grades but also the required SAT/ACT scores. We do look at all courses, including honors, dual enrollment, etc. In the admissions review process, what exactly is UGA looking at/for?

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

This blog can serve as your guide on the best colleges for autistic students, including the best schools for high-functioning autism and colleges with autism programs. However, sharing this information can help colleges better support you during the application process and after enrollment by providing tailored resources or accommodations.

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Emerging College Consulting

JUNE 6, 2025

Acceptance Rate GPA Ranges Test Scores (SAT/ACT) What’s “Very Important” vs. “Considered” Financial Aid: Helps families understand whether a school is generous with aid—or not. Because nearly all accredited colleges participate, you can use it to directly compare schools in an apples-to-apples format.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 23, 2025

Residential life: Students enroll in Macaulay in one of the eight CUNY campuse s, most of which have housing options. Morehead students represented approximately 5% of the 2024-2025 first-year class, with an average high school GPA of 4.27, an average SAT of 1504, and an average ACT of 34.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 6, 2024

I have a previous blog post on how admissions calculates the UGA GPA for your reference. Mid 50% Admitted Average ACT (Composite): 31-34 -This is data for students who were admitted with the ACT being the highest or only test score in their review.

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

GPA and test scores Most merit-based scholarships require top-notch academic records, so if youre applying for one, aim for a high GPA and strong test scores on the ACT or SAT. scale Show excellence in academics, extracurricular activities, leadership, and community service Plan to enroll full-time at a four-year accredited U.S.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 30, 2025

enroll now THE UC APPLICATION A Self-Contained Application The UC system uses its own application portal, ApplyUC, completely separate from the Common App. This means SAT and ACT scores will not be considered in admissions decisions or for scholarship awards. Application Boot Camp® Need strategic guidance from start to finish?

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 8, 2025

Many UK universities accept a combination of SAT, ACT and AP exam scores in order to fulfill admissions testing requirements. Once a student has been admitted to a college and has enrolled, official AP exam score reports should be submitted to that college through the College Board website. Want to stay in the loop?

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AdmissionSight

JUNE 7, 2025

In this blog, we’re breaking down what Harvard’s acceptance rate actually means, how it’s shifted over the years, and what you can do to boost your odds of getting in. Basically, it’s how many of the students they accept actually decide to enroll. For the ACT, you’re looking at a sweet spot between 34 and 36. But don’t panic!

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Earned at least four full rigor credits ( here's the list of eligible courses ) College students applying for the HOPE Scholarship must: Be enrolled in 30, 60, or 90 semester hours or 45, 90, or 135 quarter hours of study Earn a minimum 3.0 for writing this blog post Jessica has a Ph.D HOPE Scholarship applicants must: Be U.S.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 18, 2025

In August 2023, ACT released their findings from a twelve year study (2010-2022), concluding that average grades for U.S. This occurred even though ACT subject tests remained relatively stagnant. In fact, ACT scores even dropped a bit in some areas. A student must also be enrolled in a challenging curriculum across all subjects.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

ENROLL NOW Writing is key to success in college admissions and beyond. The act of writing gets students to slow down and think deeply. Whether drafting a letter to a local representative, publishing an opinion piece, or crafting a social media campaign, a strong writer can use their skill to effect change. Try Application Boot Camp.

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Niche

JULY 14, 2025

Summer : Support students as they prepare to enroll by delivering onboarding content, texting reminders, and deploying remarketing campaigns to combat melt. Turn inquiries into enrollments with better communications Yield more students with personalized video, WhatsApp automation, two-way SMS and more.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 31, 2025

In this blog, well break down the course and the exam format and give tips to help you decide if its the right fit. In short, you’ll study what makes people think and act the way they do. Breaking Down the AP Psychology Exam Once enrolled in the AP class , the next step is understanding how the AP exam works.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

In this blog, were diving into everything you need to know about Northwesterns acceptance rate. Northwestern yield rate Lets dive into Northwesterns yield ratethe percentage of admitted students who actually enroll. If youre planning to apply, youll need an exceptional application that truly makes you stand out. 2027 52,233 7.2%

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Students must be enrolled in at least 12 credits per semester and complete a minimum of 30 credits per academic year (this includes fall, spring, and summer semesters), all of which must apply to a chosen degree program. Special thanks to Chris Snellgrove for writing this blog. Take care, and best of luck.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 15, 2025

enroll now TCD ACADEMICS Trinity contains 3 “Faculties,” or divisions: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. GPA Band 2 (middle): Minimum 1350 SAT / 30 ACT + 3.4/4.0 GPA Band 3 (least competitive): Minimum 1250 SAT / 27 ACT + 3.2/4.0 Want to stay in the loop?

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HelloCollege

JANUARY 28, 2025

What is the most effective way to prepare for the SAT and ACT ? Since standardized tests play a crucial role in the college applications process and is one of the most important factors in college admissions , figuring out how to study for the SAT and ACT can feel overwhelming. How Long Should You Study for the SAT and ACT?

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 31, 2025

WAITLIST: TWO IMMEDIATE STEPS TO TAKE First, accept an offer of admission at another college or university and make your enrollment deposit. If possible, attend an admitted students day program at the school where you have enrolled because this is your plan A, and you will likely be moving in at the end of summer.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

In this blog, well break down the University of Virginias 2025 rankings and what they mean for you. The schools tuition varies by school of enrollment. UVA is test-optional, but if you choose to submit scores, they will superscore your SAT/ACT (considering only the highest section scores). Standardized test scores (optional).

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 14, 2025

In this blog, were breaking down everything you need to know about getting into UF. University of Florida yield rate The yield rate, basically the percentage of admitted students who end up enrolling, is a helpful stat when you’re looking at how popular a school really is. So, whats behind these tough numbers? yield rate.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 14, 2025

There is also the fact that only 13% of the enrolled first-years for the Class of 2028 were international. For the past few years, submitting SAT or ACT scores has been optional for most, if not all, Duke applicants. A strong SAT is for Duke is over 1550, and a strong ACT is at or above a 34.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

This means that if you’re admitted through Early Decision, you’re obligated to enroll at Cornell and must withdraw any applications submitted to other institutions. Cornell’s enrollment deposit is due by early January. Early Decision helps Cornell better predict its yield (the percentage of accepted students who enroll).

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 23, 2025

Well, lucky for you, this blog is here to break it down in a way thats easy to understand and helpful as you navigate the admissions process. This means that if youre applying for admission as a first-year or transfer student, you dont have to submit your SAT or ACT scores. Lets dive right in! The short answer is: its up to you.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 23, 2025

Act quickly. Launch a blog, start a small business, or work on something that shows your initiative and creativity. Consider applying to schools with rolling admissions, enrolling in a community college , or taking a gap year to strengthen your application. If its not listed online, contact the admissions office directly.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Applicants to the Class of 2029 will need to submit an SAT or ACT score although there are some exceptions for those unable to take these exams. The regular decision acceptance rate was 3.8%, slightly higher than recent years due to a smaller applicant pool. Transfer students may still take advantage of a test-optional policy.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JUNE 11, 2025

A well-run open house can be one of the most powerful tools in your enrollment and engagement strategy. An open house in school is important because it helps build a sense of community, foster parent involvement, and drive enrollment. Boost enrollment with tailored open house strategies! So, how do you make it count?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In this blog, well break down Rice Universitys acceptance rate and key admissions trends, including Regular and Early Admissions, yield, transfer, and waitlist rates. Rice University yield rate Rices Class of 2028 had a 44% yield rate , meaning 1073 out of the 2,439 students accepted their offers and enrolled.

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