The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 8, 2024

First, you need to determine if you are an international student by the MIT definition. Colleges have a range of definitions for what it means to be an international student, and for MIT you’re an international student if you are NOT a US citizen or permanent resident regardless of where you are currently enrolled in high school.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 9, 2024

They want you to lead with passion, act with enthusiasm, and see things through. Nearly 50% of accepted students were heavily involved in the arts (music, theater, fine art), and one-third of accepted students acted as leaders in their community. So, act smart. That’s what they want to see in how you spend your time.

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CTK College Coach

APRIL 10, 2024

act now to keep your spot if you are still interested in the school. I would definitely accept an offer if given the chance (only say if this is true). Getting placed on a school’s wait list can feel like a very remote second place finish. Wait lists can move, though, so opaque as the list may be-- am I first in line? 2,415th?--

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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

This week, Yale announced that they will require testing but that they are flexible on which type of testing, SAT, ACT, AP, or IB exam score. This is a new definition of the testing required and one we would love to see more widely implemented. Perhaps not surprisingly, demand for SAT and ACT testing has been rising.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 1, 2024

UChi prioritizes students who definitively and confidently prioritize them, so it’s important to remember that applying early is your strongest tool. Standardized Tests The University of Chicago is test optional, meaning that you aren’t required to submit an ACT or SAT score. The SAT score range for admitted students was 1080-1600.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 7, 2024

First off, let’s confirm that you fit the UC definition of an “international student.” Standardized Tests If you’re stressing about taking the SAT or ACT test — or even tackling both — you’ll like this. The University of California schools do not consider SAT or ACT scores as part of their admissions process.

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Brand College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Your acceptance or rejection into college is much more dependent on the SAT or ACT , so the short answer is “no,” colleges don’t care at all about the PSAT. When the PSAT Does Matter You definitely want to keep PSAT scores in perspective. Want some practice?

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 27, 2024

Standardized Tests Connecticut College is test optional when it comes to the ACT and SAT, but that isn’t a reason to write them off. When prepping for the SAT, ACT, or both, you should keep the “middle 50%” for Conn in mind. These ranges represent the middle of who is accepted, so you definitely want to be at or above these ranges.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 19, 2024

But, for the first time, Yale will allow applicants to report Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exam scores in lieu of the ACT or SAT. They will most definitely show up on the multiple-choice section and will be required for subsections of the free response question.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

It can also help you quickly answer common questions like: What's the average ACT and SAT score of admitted students? ACT Score: 28 Using the Common Data Set, you can start to create a list of colleges and universities that match your profile. Going back to our example, NYU would definitely be a reach school if you have a 3.3

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 22, 2024

If you are a prospective international student based on the USC definition, you will follow nearly the same application process as students who are US citizens — with a few notable differences that we’ll go into below. And we haven’t even gotten to the SAT or ACT yet.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

So, I guess we'll just start by saying that 26 years ago, Pell Grant funding for incarcerated students was repealed in the 1994 Violent Crime Control Act. Definitely generates some interest, but I also think we could talk about the civic value in the role higher education plays in serving the community. CP: Yes, for sure. MM: Right.

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HelloCollege

JULY 12, 2023

While most colleges continue to ask students for their ACT and SAT scores, the predictive power of GPA and grades can no longer be denied. In fact, researchers found that GPA was five times better at making this prediction when compared to the ACT. Standardized tests are definitely more uniform in their methods of grading.

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Caltech Admissions

JANUARY 24, 2024

Definitely a relief and a much better experience to practice in person though, once we all got back to campus in September. I guess that’s generally the goal of acting; go figure. ) so I was not inexperienced with acting and performing for crowds. I definitely grew significantly in my acting abilities.

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SSA Online College Prep

JANUARY 5, 2024

The waitlist ranking number is becoming much more rare, but definitely keep a lookout for it on the off chance your desired school still uses it. If you have been ranked highly by a college, the chances increase that you are likely to be accepted off the waitlist. Want more college/financial aid tips directly in your inbox?

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 13, 2024

There are the obvious things, like trying to sort out what college is best for you from the thousands of colleges and universities, and then there are the more nitty gritty bits like choosing whether to submit SAT or ACT scores and how to ask a teacher for a recommendation. What is Dartmouth looking for in International Students?

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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. If you want to maximize options, we have this general advice: If you need a standardized test, take the ACT OR THE SAT. You don’t need to take both.

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

” Colleges have not agreed upon a standard definition of the term, especially since two parents of a child may have very different backgrounds and not all children live with or have relationships with both parents. But only some will be allowed to: those considered by Wake Forest to be first-generation college students.

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The College Solutions Blog

JANUARY 11, 2022

One of the key issues when creating a solid college list is to understand the definition of these terms: Reach. Definition: Reach schools represent colleges and universities where students have a low chance of gaining admission. And that includes students who earn perfect SAT or ACT scores and graduate as high school valedictorians.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Because if you don’t, students don’t take action as they feel uncertainty, and people who feel uncertain don’t act. If your students are adults, then you definitely need a strong email strategy. To effectively attract students into your funnel, you need to provide information to all of these questions. Yes you should!

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Princeton College Consulting

JUNE 6, 2023

It is definitely a case of garbage in, garbage out. Standardized Test Preparation: While many colleges are test optional, some are reverting back to requiring students to submit an SAT or ACT. Today, students that have the wherewithal to prepare for and take an SAT or ACT should do so.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MAY 1, 2024

Let’s start our exploration of student ambassador programs with a working definition. Simply put, a student ambassador program is a strategic initiative adopted by higher education institutions where students act as representatives of a school. What Is A Student Ambassador Program? What is a student ambassador program?

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AHM Advising

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

3) If you haven't heard of Nick Saban, you most definitely are not a college football fan. The Crimson Tide are well-known for big-time athletics , which are definitely a huge draw to the university. 2) The College of Communication and Information Sciences is recognized as a top communications school nationally.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 17, 2024

GPA and a 36 on the ACT. Student 1 definitely has an impressive profile, but there isn’t focus in it. You enter your office early on a Tuesday morning with coffee in hand and have two applications for students who want to enter the Pre-Law program so they can eventually go to Prestige U’s law school, and they both have a 4.0

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Some more not-amazing news for you (and you probably knew this one too): you will almost definitely have to rewrite, or at least seriously rework, your Common App essay. Scratch that, they’ll definitely be bad, that’s what a rough draft is for, but you’re gonna take lots of time to edit them for clarity, grammar, flow, and proper word count.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 24, 2023

Choosing whether or not to submit your scores is a longer conversation , but do know that taking the SAT or ACT is not strictly required. Depending on the topic you chose, your Common App essay might work here, but definitely don’t force it if it doesn’t. The Basics UT-Austin is now test optional.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 30, 2024

They reiterate everything we advocate for: “act like it’s not going to happen.” Line up a Backup Acting like it’s not going to happen means lining up a backup. Be Patient It’s definitely going to be after May 1, and possibly well into summer, before you hear back about whether there’s a spot for you at Yale.

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

With an acceptance rate of 36% for Georgia residents and just 12% for out-of-state applicants, getting into Georgia Tech can definitely be a challenge. Either an SAT or ACT score is required for application to this school. You will need a very high ACT score in order to get into Georgia Tech.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

We have not released decisions, but day in and day out we are slating students for defer who have ACT scores of 35 or 36 and great grades. I was not going to text my friend back and say defer means to “put off or delay,” but technically that is the definition. At Georgia Tech we are knee-deep in application review. Is that “shocking?”

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BestColleges

AUGUST 8, 2023

filed in 2022 — alleges these colleges are in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act because they didn't uphold a commitment to need-blind admissions as required by Section 568 of the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994. This class-action suit — Henry et. vs. Brown University et.

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 6, 2022

It’s the same with the SAT and ACT-- unless and until you choose to send your scores to colleges, they don’t see them. A score doesn’t occur in a vacuum, and its value doesn’t either, so the definition of “good” depends on your goals. Use your scores to determine if and when you want to prepare for the SAT or ACT.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Average ACT score: 33 ACT middle 50%: 30–34 Average SAT score: 1442 SAT middle 50%: 1310-1500 International students: 23% First-generation students: 19% As of Fall 2021, the largest demographic represented among BU undergrads were white students (30%). Average GPA: 3.9 Average GPA range: 3.8–4.0

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The Thoughtful College Search

JULY 11, 2022

The concept of professional ethical standards is embedded in the definition of professions. The third tenet of Starr’s definition of professions is being self-regulating, with standards of practice and a code of ethics. Ethics is about ideals, and is normative or prescriptive, asking “How should we act?” Are we okay with that?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

AUGUST 9, 2023

SAT and ACT In 2022-23, UPenn did not require the ACT or SAT to apply. For enrolled students who did report test scores, the middle 50% report SAT scores in the range of 770-800, SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing of 730-780, and Composite ACT scores of 33-35. If you have a good SAT or ACT to report (i.e.

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 10, 2021

It’s the same with the SAT and ACT-- unless and until you choose to send your scores to colleges, they don’t see them. A score doesn’t occur in a vacuum, and its value doesn’t either, so the definition of “good” depends on your goals. Use your scores to determine if and when you want to prepare for the SAT or ACT.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2022

SAT and ACT. The middle 50% of admitted applicants have SAT Math scores in the range of 760-800, SAT Evidenced-based Reading and Writing in the range of 730-780, and/or Composite ACT scores in the range of 33-35. This requirement is a substitution for the requirement of your SAT or ACT Essay score, which Princeton no longer requires.

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 2, 2022

PURDUE UNIVERSITY REINSTATES SAT/ACT TESTING REQUIREMENTS High school juniors, get ready to crack open those study guides! This week Purdue University announced the return of SAT/ACT testing requirements. But those who plan to apply to Purdue in 2023 must also plan to take the SAT or ACT.

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