BestColleges

MARCH 20, 2023

The Oklahoma House of Representatives voted to allow high school seniors to have the option to retake the ACT for free. Oklahoma currently allows high school juniors to take either the ACT or SAT for free during school hours. High school juniors in Oklahoma can take the ACT for free under state law.

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SSA Online College Prep

JULY 3, 2023

How Much Do Colleges Care About SAT Ⓡ Scores? As more and more colleges adopt test-optional or test-flexible policies, students and parents are increasingly asking if SAT Ⓡ scores actually matter to colleges. For some students, the move towards test-optional does indeed mean that SAT Ⓡ scores don’t matter as much as they once did.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 10, 2024

The bottom line is that the application readers should not be able to tell from your transcript which courses are your favorites, and which are your least favorites. You will emphasize your ideal academic path in your essays, but your transcript should show academic excellence that is subject agnostic. For us, that’s reason enough.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 27, 2023

Teacher Recommendation: An evaluation completed by a teacher who has taught the applicant either junior or senior year in an academic core subject (English, math, lab sciences, social sciences, and foreign languages) that appears on their official high school transcript.

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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. At the same time, your transcript shouldn’t show what your least favorite subject is.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 28, 2024

When they look at your transcript, they want to see that you’ve taken the hardest courses that you have access to — and that you’ve excelled in them. You may not love a particular academic area, but your transcript shouldn’t betray that. This means that you can choose whether to submit the SAT or ACT.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 17, 2023

average Please remember this is not the GPA students see on their high school transcript, but rather the GPA that UGA recalculates for everyone based on the core academic courses taken in high school and looking at the actual grades posted on the transcripts.

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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. Yale has said if you want to submit AP scores in lieu of SAT or ACT scores they would like to see all of them. That said, it is not without its challenges.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

GPA -Please remember this is not the GPA students see on their high school transcript, but rather the GPA that UGA recalculates for everyone based on the core academic courses taken in high school and looking at the actual grades posted on the transcripts. Mid 50% Admitted Average GPA: 4.11-4.40

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 19, 2024

Courses + Grades With Colby, what they want to see on your transcript is simple. Doing the work to have an exceptional transcript is hard, especially when you push your limits by taking hard classes instead of easier courses you know you could sail through. If you’re taking the SAT, aim for a score of 1520 or above.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 7, 2024

These essays need to represent who you are beyond your transcript, so don’t waste your time trying to be what they want. Your transcript is dry and boring. Standardized Tests If you’re stressing about taking the SAT or ACT test — or even tackling both — you’ll like this. Instead, show who you are.

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Berkeley² Academy

APRIL 20, 2024

It is very important to perform well in your senior year as colleges may make requests for updated, mid-year transcripts—especially for students who are waitlisted or deferred from their top schools. Since SAT Subject Tests are no longer offered worldwide, AP/IB exams are the only standardized exams showing subject competency and mastery.

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BestColleges

MARCH 12, 2024

Students applying in fall 2024 will not have to submit SAT or ACT scores. Bucking a recent trend among its Ivy League brethren, the University of Pennsylvania will remain test-optional for 2024-25 , meaning students applying next fall don't have to submit SAT or ACT scores.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 15, 2023

GPA -Please remember this is not the GPA students see on their high school transcript, but rather the GPA that UGA recalculates for everyone based on the core academic courses taken in high school and looking at the actual grades posted on the transcripts. Mid 50% Admitted Average GPA: 4.13-4.38

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 25, 2024

While there is no minimum GPA for consideration by Stanford, your transcript is the most important aspect of your application bar none. You can have favorite subjects and classes, but that should come through in your essays — not in your transcript. In your transcript, everything you take should look like your favorite class.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 4, 2023

After completing the program the students get a Harvard transcript with a grade of AR (requirements met) or NM (requirements not met). During the application evaluation process, all information submitted, including transcripts, counselor reports, and GPA, are considered. The classes are taught by Harvard University faculty.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

4.22 – This is calculated by UGA using core classes, and not the GPA seen on the HS transcript. ACT mid-50% Average – 26-32 – This is based on the students who submitted ACT scores as a part of their file. SAT mid-50% Average – 1240-1440 -This is based on the students who submitted SAT scores as a part of their file.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 29, 2023

Official high school transcript and school report submitted directly from the high school. Optional: SAT or ACT scores: The SAT scores range from 1330 to 1480 and the ACT scores range from 30 to 33. Optional: SAT or ACT scores: The SAT scores range from 1330 to 1480 and the ACT scores range from 30 to 33.

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HelloCollege

AUGUST 18, 2023

Look no further—in this blog post, we’ll walk you through the essential admission requirements for prospective undergraduate students at Auburn University, covering key aspects like SAT/ACT scores, GPA, application fees, and more. Both the official ACT and SAT are accepted , and the choice between the two is yours.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 30, 2024

Courses + Grades What Columbia wants to see when they look at your transcript is that you’ve received the best grades possible in the hardest classes you have access to. Many students also supplement their transcript with summer academic intensives, which isn’t a bad idea especially if your school lacks depth in a particular area.

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Princeton College Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Your 4-year curriculum choices: The first thing most admissions committees will do is review your transcript. They will be looking for signs in your transcript that you value learning and your own personal growth over simply getting good grades. Imagine someone who takes either test and gets a very high score in the 98% percentile.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 1, 2024

They also want to see a transcript that shows the highest grades in the hardest classes you have access to. Standardized Tests The University of Chicago is test optional, meaning that you aren’t required to submit an ACT or SAT score. For the class of 2027 , the ACT score range for admitted students was 21-36.

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 11, 2024

Typically required: Transcripts with GPA and course selection (remember to include any college transcripts if applicable) Test scores (SAT/ACT, AP, IB, etc.) You can also reflect on your college preferences, draft a tentative college list, and start college research. For juniors, the next few months are vital.

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Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

Official High School Transcript including the Mid-Year School Report Teacher Recommendation Form Early Decision Agreement This is applicable for students who are applying through the Early Decision cycle. Standardized Test Scores The SAT/ACT scores are optional.

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Koodoos Learning

JANUARY 17, 2021

As the name suggests, the holistic approach to admissions involves evaluating each applicant as a whole person , taking into consideration more than just your transcript and test scores. The student who wrote a stellar essay might get preference over the student who had higher ACT scores but a bland essay. GPA might get accepted.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 8, 2023

Regarding standardized tests, the median scores of admitted students are 1420 for the SAT and 32 for the ACT. As a test optional institution, Wesleyan doesn’t require applicants to provide a SAT or ACT score, however, they can do so if they choose.

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Ivy Central

MAY 24, 2023

The college is test optional, however, nearly half of applicants did submit either an SAT or ACT score as a part of their application. The middle 50% of accepted students achieved SAT scores between 1420-1540, while ACT scores ranged from 32-34.

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Elite Open School

APRIL 1, 2020

The temporary changes to UC admission requirements include the following: UC will not require a letter grade for A-G courses taken this year in winter, spring or summer UC will not require applicants for the fall 2021 freshman class to submit ACT or SAT scores This announcement has left many high school juniors with questions.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 17, 2024

You may know you want to be an engineer, but they want to see the full range of academic disciplines on your transcript. Don’t push yourself so far that you start getting low grades, though — they want A-range (90-100) grades on your transcript. You should also be taking the hardest classes that you can excel in.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 2, 2024

Rigor, Class Rank, and GPA The first step to being a good candidate is getting your transcript right. Once you have proven that you have a rigorous transcript, you also want to wow them with a great GPA. At Princeton, that means between 760-780 on SAT EBRW and 780-800 on SAT Math or between 34-35 on the ACT.

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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.

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StandOut College Prep

AUGUST 15, 2023

citizens, have an ACT of 23, and attend a college/university full-time. To be eligible, students must be a first generation student, be an Alabama resident, have an ACT score of 27 or higher, demonstrate financial need, and have successfully triumphed over significant personal and/or family hardship. and an ACT score of 26 or below.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 8, 2024

They know that you, as an international student and especially if you are enrolled in a school outside the US, may have taken courses that look pretty different from a standard US high school transcript. However, there are foundational buckets they look for on every transcript: science, math, and the humanities.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 12, 2023

High School Transcripts: The applicants are required to upload unofficial transcripts with at least two marking periods of grades. A minimum of 3.5 unweighted GPA is preferred for the Leadership in the Business World and the Management and Technology Summer Institute.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 5, 2024

Courses + Grades When Penn looks at your transcript, they want to see the best grades possible in the hardest classes you have access to. Courses + Grades When Penn looks at your transcript, they want to see the best grades possible in the hardest classes you have access to. On the ACT, the score we would recommend submitting is a 34.

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Discovery College Consulting

MARCH 5, 2024

According to Jed Applerouth, a nationally recognized leader in test prep, tutoring and executive function coaching, “ … for the admissions officer at a selective college, wading through transcript after transcript filled with A’s, the job of picking the most deserving student for a coveted spot has never been more challenging.”

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Ivy Central

JUNE 26, 2023

80 application fee Official copies of all high school transcripts. Transcripts must include official grades from all years of secondary school. Students that get into Brandeis have an average SAT score between 1370-1530 or an average ACT score of 31-34. Application Components A completed Common Application. $80

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