AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Hollywoods biggest names left with resumes packed with Shakespeare, method acting, and more talent than we know what to do with. During her time at Yale, Foster balanced her academic workload with a thriving acting career, having already starred in Taxi Driver by the time she enrolled. While Yahoo!

Ivy League

AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

How do I get the money for my college education? Prepare for the SAT and ACT. Kick off your college application timeline by getting ready for the SAT or ACT at the start of junior year. Junior Year – Fall (December to February) Take the SAT or ACT. What summer programs or extracurriculars should I take?

Applications

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.

Testing

AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 19, 2024

These letters help Harvard see you through the eyes of educators who know your academic and personal strengths. Standardized test scores Harvard has reinstated its requirement for standardized test scores beginning with the class of 2029, meaning applicants must now submit SAT or ACT results as part of their application. weighted on 4.0

University

Grown & Flown

APRIL 26, 2025

FERPA, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act This means that you will not automatically have access to your students grades. Consider how they will get their prescriptions, new ones or those preexisting, filled locally. Explore if there is a local 24-hour pharmacy. Discuss sharing grade information.

Semester

Ruffaloni

JULY 16, 2025

Strong E-E-A-T signals trustworthiness to AI, crucial for students making significant educational decisions. My conversations with campus partners consistently confirms this: AI isn’t replacing traditional student search, but profoundly reshaping how students search, find, trust, and act on information. It’s using both.

Campus Tours

AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

While UPenn hasn’t released exact numbers for Early Decision (ED) and Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rates for the Class of 2028, we can make some educated guesses: Application Type Total Applications Accepted Acceptance Rate Regular Decision 8,500 TBA TBA Early Decision 56,735 (estimated) TBA TBA Overall 65,235 3,508 5.4% The takeaway?

Acceptance

Admissions.Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

As students mature cognitively, the holistic nature of a school trip adds to their education because they allow young people practice skills like teamwork, empathy, and solidarity, among others. Their motto is “a belief in the transformative power of travel-based education.”

Education

AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

When you approach your education with curiosity and wonder, you’ll find yourself more engaged and open to new opportunities. The relationships you create—with faculty, classmates, or others—can enhance your education and help you thrive during challenging times. Be curious. Your role as a student is to learn, so stay curious!

Transition

AdmissionSight

MARCH 13, 2025

The ACT (American College Testing) is one of the most critical standardized tests for students aiming to gain admission to colleges and universities in the United States. Understanding how to calculate your ACT score is essential for evaluating your performance and improving your chances of getting into your desired institution.

ACT

HelloCollege

JANUARY 21, 2025

Given the significance of both the SAT and the ACT , along with the ever-changing nature of both tests (like the decision by Illinois to switch from the SAT to the ACT ), many students and families with lofty college dreams enlist help in the form of private test prep tutoring to improve their scores and their chances of admission to top colleges.

ACT

AdmissionSight

APRIL 5, 2025

ACT or SAT scores ACT English Language Arts. Alternatively, ACT English Plus Reading with a score of 63 or better or SAT Subject Tests in English Composition. This is a core element of a liberal arts education , as it helps you understand both the history and civic responsibilities of being a U.S. ACT Mathematics.

Transfer

AdmissionSight

JANUARY 1, 2025

With the right help, you could have access to a world-class education without breaking the bank. GPA, 1500-1580 SAT, or 34-36 ACT Harvards financial aid program is one of the most generous out there. Yes, these schools might look expensive at first, but thanks to amazing financial aid programs, you could end up paying nothing.

Tuition

AdmissionSight

JANUARY 9, 2025

By graduating from an Ivy League school, youre earning a world-class education and joining a prestigious group of alumni who can influence your career in countless ways. Better career prospects If youre aiming for a career in finance, law, or business consulting, an Ivy League education can give you a serious head start.

Ivy League

Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 9, 2025

As we move into the 2025 testing season, a year already marked by significant shifts in higher education , the ACT itself is also undergoing notable changes. In this post, well break down the major 2025 changes to the ACT and take a look at the average ACT scores at top U.S. along with the top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges.

ACT

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Finally, we’ll discuss the future for Brown premed students and the Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME). To do so requires a bit of a balancing act and thoughtful planning of your coursework. Subscribe Subscribe What is the Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME)? Want expert guidance on medical school admissions?

Semester

AdmissionSight

JANUARY 10, 2025

Why saddle yourself with student debt when you can get a stellar education at a fraction of the price? Let’s dig into some of Virginia’s most affordable colleges that prove you don’t need to pay Ivy League prices for a top-notch education. So, you’re on the hunt for the cheapest colleges in Virginia? Smart move.

Financial Aid

AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

And let’s be real, if you’re looking for top-notch education, these two are probably already on your list. Harvard University Harvard University, founded in 1636, holds the title of the oldest higher education institution in the U.S. Oxford vs Harvard—two names that pretty much scream “academic royalty.”

Scholarships

College Essay Guy

JUNE 23, 2025

This probably won’t come as a surprise to you, but standardized testing (as in, the SAT and ACT) can have disparate negative impacts on first generation and/or low income (FGLI) students compared with wealthier students. Start SAT/ACT prep in spring. Only a tiny fraction of students get perfect scores (less than half a percent!),

Standardized Testing

Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The other academic factor is your test score on the ACT or SAT. They may admire your creativity, but if you can’t demonstrate that you can hack the algebra and the five-paragraph essay, you won’t be admitted. What About Standardized Test Scores?

Admissions

Great College Advice

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The actual act of applying for financial aid should have absolutely no bearing on whether a student gains admission to just about any college. If you can fund your education and you can show this, this ability to pay could tip the admissions scales in your favor. Does applying for financial aid hurt my admissions chances?

Financial Aid

AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Competitive test scores include: PSAT Math : 740+ PSAT Reading and Writing : 700+ ACT Math : 33+ ACT Verbal : 34+ While theres no minimum grade requirement for RSI, we recommend near-perfect grades in STEM subjects to strengthen your application. Submit scores from the PSAT, SAT, ACT, or AP exams. Standardized test scores.

PSAT

HelloCollege

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In today’s educational landscape, college admissions have become increasingly competitive. Standardized Test Scores While some colleges have adopted test-optional policies, standardized test scores, like the SAT and ACT , can still be a significant part of your application.

Admissions

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MAY 14, 2025

Reading Time: 11 minutes Student retention remains one of the biggest challenges in higher education, with dropout rates continuing to concern institutions worldwide. For colleges and universities today, student retention in higher education has evolved into something far more holistic than it once was.

Retention

AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

News & World Report, Times Higher Education, and QS World University Rankings. Based in Atlanta, Georgia Tech is an engineering and technology education leader. Each of these schools brings something unique to the table, but they all commit to providing quality education and promoting innovation. Youre on the right track.

Admissions

AdmissionSight

JANUARY 10, 2025

Maybe youll supply clean water to underserved communities, champion sustainability through innovative tech, or work to close the education gap. Educational initiative Consider launching an educational project that expands access to quality learning and encourages lifelong growth. Regional musical achievements.

Extracurricular

Grown & Flown

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Academic Profile : What are the average GPA and ACT/SAT scores for admitted students? Return on Investment & Value for Cost : Does the quality of education match the price? Curriculum and Required Courses : What are the pre-med major requirements, including core science courses and general education requirements?

Financial Aid

AdmissionSight

JANUARY 22, 2025

Average test scores of accepted students: 1510-1560 (SAT), 34-35 (ACT) Stepping onto the Princeton University grounds feels like entering a different era with its collegiate Gothic buildings. Also called minors, having a secondary field lets you expand your education into other interests. Princeton University Acceptance rate : 4.6%

Ivy League

AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

While they boast of their education systems being extensive and comprehensive, most neurodivergent students would disagree. This hub is open to all members of their community, free of charge, and includes nutrition assistance, library materials, and personalized educational help.

Accommodations

Discovery College Consulting

MARCH 4, 2025

According to Jed Applerouth of Applerouth Education, Seven of the top 10 colleges and universities in the country (per the US News and World Report rankings ) have returned to test-required admissions, and more are coming. Colleges also may act in response to a Dear Colleague letter sent by the U.S. Whats causing the change?

Policies

Grown & Flown

MAY 24, 2025

He did a one-day stint in community college, which confirmed his severe disdain of formal education. Education is critically important to me and my husband. Education was our ticket. There are a good many possibilities for someone who thinks, acts, and lives differently. In many ways, I felt like a failure. I was angry.

High School

Discovery College Consulting

APRIL 29, 2025

An educational evaluation can determine if you have a learning disability, ADHD, autism, or other types of neurodivergence. Testing in the last three years is the recommendation for how recent your evaluation should be and is required for receiving accommodations on the SAT/ACT and at some colleges.

Accommodations

AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 22, 2024

If youre looking for a practical and career-focused education in industrial design, DAAP should be on your radar. The average test scores for those who submit is 1160 for the SAT, 24 for the ACT, and the typical GPA is a solid 3.6. DAAP is less competitive to get into, with a 88% acceptance rate, but the coursework is no joke.

Financial Aid

AdmissionSight

JUNE 7, 2025

Without the pressure of submitting SAT or ACT scores, applicants who might’ve been on the fence before felt they had a better chance. The school’s commitment to making education more accessible definitely brings in more students, particularly those who might have otherwise been scared off by the hefty price tag. Another factor?

Acceptance

StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 9, 2025

January Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship To be eligible, you must be a senior who intends on enrolling in an accredited educational institution for this academic year. Applicants must have taken the SAT or ACT and intend to enroll in an Opportunity Partner College and have a minimum GPA of 2.8. Apply here.

Scholarships

Niche

APRIL 22, 2025

Effective April 30, any school categorized as “general education” (primary, middle, and high schools) will lose all existing reviews and ratings on their Google Business Profile. Institutions not categorized as “general education,” such as preschools, colleges, and vocational schools. Weve got you covered.

Private School

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

DECEMBER 2, 2024

But for students in search of a medical school that prioritizes multicultural education and improving quality of life for underserved rural populations, North Dakota’s sole medical school could be the perfect fit. Phase 3: For the final phase, students take on an acting internship, six elective courses, and two required courses.

Tuition