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How to Ensure Strong Letters of Recommendation with Brag Sheets

Princeton College Consulting

Letters of recommendation are essential to your college application, especially since SAT/ACT scores have become optional. Recommendation letters are the only way universities will hear from others about who you are. Each letter of recommendation should be unique to you.

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What’s a Good SAT/ACT Score for Applying to College?

Solomon Admissions

In addition to the usual application materials, like transcripts, letters of recommendation, and essays, students are often asked to submit standardized test scores from either the SAT or ACT exam when applying to college. SAT/ACT scores are used by colleges to try and standardize students across the country.

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Standardized Testing: Pros and Cons of the SAT, ACT, and GRE

BestColleges

The SAT and ACT are used for undergraduate admissions, while the GRE is used for graduate programs. Colleges and universities use standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and GRE to help figure out who will succeed in higher education. Preparing for the SAT and ACT can get expensive.

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MIT Reinstates SAT and ACT Score Requirements

SSA Online College Prep

Regardless of the arguments against SAT and ACT requirements, these exams are necessary for low SES students. Learn about t he benefits of SAT Prep and taking the SAT Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! Stu Schmill (the head of admissions at MIT) discusses the importance of lifting the test-optional policy !

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Checklist for Spring of Sophomore Year

CTK College Coach

Here is what I advise you to keep top of mind as you plan the coming months: When to Begin Preparing for the SAT or ACT If a student has completed Algebra 2 by the end of sophomore year and plans to take the SAT or ACT, the summer before junior year is the right time to make a plan and register for testing for fall.

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Checklist for Spring of Sophomore Year

CTK College Coach

Here is what I advise you to keep top of mind as you plan the coming months: When to Begin Preparing for the SAT or ACT If a student has completed Algebra 2 by the end of sophomore year and plans to take the SAT or ACT, the summer before junior year is the right time to make a plan and register for testing for fall.

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UT Austin Shake-Up: Testing Required and a New Early Action Program

Top Tier Admissions

SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score. ACT Tutoring Hit your target score with our renowned ACT tutors. especially among our auto-admits, an SAT or ACT score is a proven differentiator that is in each student’s and the University’s best interest.” all else equal.”

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