Next Admit College Admissions Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Duke University, renowned for its academic rigor and vibrant campus community , holds its applicants to high standards, including in their SAT scores and requirements. In this article, we’ll delve into the average SAT scores at Duke University and the nuances of their admissions policies.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

APRIL 20, 2024

In this article, we’ll delve into how these standards impact MIT’s SAT scores and requirements. Be sure to explore our other articles discussing MIT’s ACT stats and requirements! What is the average SAT score at MIT? Unsurprisingly, MIT SAT scores are exceptionally high. Does MIT superscore the SAT?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

In this article, we will delve into Dartmouth’s ACT scores and requirements to help you understand what it takes to stand out in the admissions process. What is the average ACT score at Dartmouth? Dartmouth’s average composite ACT score is a 34 out of 36. What is the average ACT English score at Dartmouth?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 17, 2024

In this article, we will delve into Brown’s specific ACT requirements and the average ACT scores for admitted students. Don’t forget to check out our article on Brown’s SAT expectations as well! What is the average ACT score at Brown? What is the average ACT English score at Brown?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

This article delves into the specifics of UPenn’s ACT requirements and statistics. Be sure to explore our other articles covering University of Pennsylvania’s SAT and GPA expectations! What is the average ACT score at the University of Pennsylvania? What are the University of Pennsylvania’s ACT requirements?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Among the various elements of the college application process, standardized testing plays a significant role. This article delves into Cornell-specific ACT requirements and Cornell ACT scores. For more insights, also explore our article on Cornell’s SAT expectations. What is the average ACT score at Cornell?

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Read more about the SAT on our blog ! Bouncing Back From A Low Test Score Despite how it may feel, opening your SAT/ACT test scores to discover one lower than you hoped for is not the end of the world. Be honest with yourself and reflect on what worked for you in preparing for your last test and what didn’t.

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Berkeley² Academy

JULY 7, 2023

Although , many schools no longer require standardized testing scores , the SAT and ACT are still very important components of your college application. There are many ways that the SAT and ACT factor into your profile as an applicant. What sort of commitment will your extracurriculars require?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore how those standards relate to Cornell SAT scores and requirements. Make sure to also check out our articles on Cornell’s ACT stats and requirements! What is the average SAT score at Cornell University? Cornell SAT scores are highly competitive.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 17, 2024

In this article, we will explore how these standards translate to their SAT scores and requirements. For more information, be sure to check out our other articles discussing Brown’s ACT stats and requirements. What is the average SAT score at Brown? What is the average SAT English score at Brown?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 2, 2024

In this article, we will explore the nuances of Columbia University’s SAT scores and requirements, shedding light on the data provided. What is the average SAT score at Columbia University? Unsurprisingly, Columbia University boasts highly competitive SAT scores. What is the average SAT Math score at Columbia University?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

In this article, we will explore Dartmouth’s SAT scores and requirements to help you understand what it takes to stand out in the admissions process. What is the average SAT score at Dartmouth? Dartmouth’s average SAT score is around 1550 out of 1600. What is the average SAT English score at Dartmouth?

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Solomon Admissions

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Did you know that there are over 1,830 colleges and universities that have switched to test-optional over the last few years? These universities recognize that standardized tests alone do not fully represent a student’s abilities, talents, and/or potential. So, what does the term ‘test-optional’ really mean for you as a student?

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Testing Tips and Timeline for High School Juniors (Class of 2025) October - Taking the PSAT Most high school juniors in the US will take the PSAT on or around October 11. It is meant to be a warm-up to the real test, and it is! Read more: How students qualify for National Merit How Do I Know Whether to Take the SAT or ACT?

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Strategic College Consulting

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

College admission criteria include a variety of factors including grades and extracurricular activities. Near the top of the list of admission criteria for many colleges are ACT and SAT test scores. Therefore, to thoroughly prepare for the admissions process, a student must take either the ACT or the SAT.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

If you’re reading this, maybe you’ve already decided if you’re going to take the SAT or the ACT (and if you haven’t, here's some help ). Or maybe you’ve taken one or both of these tests already and have that crazy stress behind you! What’s a good SAT score?” What’s a good ACT score?” “Why What is a good SAT score?

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BestColleges

MARCH 20, 2024

Data Summary Check The median total SAT score is 1030. Note Reference [1] Check Scoring 870 puts you at the bottom 25% of test-takers. Note Reference [1] Check Among popular colleges, New York University had the highest SAT scores in the 25th percentile, with enrollees in the bottom quartile scoring 1470.

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Marks Education

MARCH 24, 2022

Do your summer plans include SAT or ACT preparation? . Ah, summer: beaches, barbecues, baseball, buckling down to prep for the SAT or ACT. The first step is to take baseline diagnostic tests for both the SAT and the ACT to determine which test is best for you. Wait, what?

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Great College Advice

JULY 25, 2023

One of the most-oft questions I get from families is some version of this: “Which is more important — grades or extracurricular activities? Grades are more important than your extracurricular activities. But there are some other things that are also super-important–more so than your extracurricular achievements.

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Elite Open School

JANUARY 20, 2021

Earlier this week, the College Board announced some major changes to their suite of college application tests. SAT Subject Tests will no longer be offered On January 19, the College Board officially announced that they would no longer offer SAT Subject Tests. Check your College Board account for more information.

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 15, 2024

Some ,, big changes are coming to UT Austin admissions in 2024—today we’ll go over important details regarding their standardized testing policy, essay prompts, application deadlines, and more. Testing Policy This week, UT Austin announced its reinstatement of mandatory standardized testing as part of the undergraduate application.

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Elite Open School

MAY 17, 2021

The University of California reached a settlement with students to eliminate SAT and ACT scores from admissions decisions. Now, SAT and ACT scores will only be used to fulfill the English subject-matter requirement, course placement or advising for admitted students.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 7, 2024

SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score. ENROLL NOW Understand standardized testing requirements In order to apply to schools in the U.S., you will need to take a number of standardized tests. Students hoping to apply to these colleges will need to report their SAT or ACT scores as part of their applications.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 6, 2023

The future of standardised tests. Now, three years later, we see that the vast majority of colleges have not returned to the point of requiring applicants to include a SAT or ACT score as a part of their application. However, over the last year, a few colleges have started to require standardised test scores once again.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 10, 2023

What are the test score requirements to get into Dartmouth? Understanding the academic standards and test score expectations can make your journey smoother. Dartmouth SAT and ACT Requirements Though Dartmouth doesn’t enforce a minimum required SAT or ACT score, it’s crucial to perform exceptionally well.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Even the most impressive, high-graded, perfect SAT score-having students are struggling to stand out – thankfully, we know how you can. You’ll need more than just exceptional grades and test scores; a portfolio of impressive extracurricular activities that reflects your unwavering dedication to computer science is a must.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

If you’re exploring different colleges to apply to, you may have heard the terms “test optional” or “test blind.” So what do the terms “test optional” and “test blind” mean? How might they change your testing and application approach? And which schools are actually test optional or test blind?

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

And look, you’re also probably interested in the top programs out there, like Stanford, Berkeley, Michigan, Duke, and Georgia Tech, which means you’ll need not just amazing grades and scores, but a slate of impressive extracurriculars that show your dedication to engineering.

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 4, 2023

Yet, in an equity -prioritizing environment, even standard English definitions (SAT and ACT analogy questions were earlier victims of the same ideology) are fair game for reconsideration. What, after all, does SAT stand for anymore? It once stood for “Standardized Aptitude Test.”

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 22, 2023

In recent times, standardized testing policies for Ivy League universities have undergone significant changes, especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and growing concerns about equity in college admissions. The absence of SAT and ACT requirements led to a surge in applications to top colleges, driving acceptance rates even lower.

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Find out if most applicants submit their test scores ! Higher SAT scores = Higher amounts of merit scholarships Avoid Remedial Class and submit your SAT scores! Learn how to improve your GPA with SAT prep Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! This raises the question of whether SAT prep is still necessary.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 5, 2023

So when we hear this question, we usually have to respond with a question, “What do their extracurriculars look like?” Why do extracurriculars matter at MIT? This means they will be looking carefully at your extracurriculars. Our MIT test case had a huge passion for research. Need help figuring out extracurriculars?

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Educated Quest

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Test-optional admissions grew in practice at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. 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. Test scores are one of them and so are grades.

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Elite Open School

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

On that day, the University of California Board of Regents (the governing and policy-making body for the entire UC system) unanimously passed UC President Janet Napolitano's proposal to eliminate the SAT and ACT as a requirement on the UC application. The ruling bars the use of SAT/ACT scores in the UC admissions process.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 19, 2024

” In it, they say: “We’re guided initially by our assessment of five primary factors: The rigor of a candidate’s academic program Academic performance as measured by grades in academic courses Letters of recommendation from two teachers and a counselor Extracurricular activities The quality of thought and expression in the application essay.”

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 24, 2024

In this post, we’ll go into detail about what Wesleyan likes to see on your transcript, in your extracurriculars section, and on your standardized tests, but the most important thing to remember is that Wesleyan doesn’t like cookie cutter. Show this through extracurriculars and extra classes in the subjects you love.

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ACM College Consulting

APRIL 23, 2024

Here's a comprehensive guide to navigating summer college planning for rising seniors: Reflect and Set Goals : Take the time to reflect on your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and personal interests. Utilize the summer months to review test materials, enroll in test prep courses, or schedule exam dates.

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