Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 9, 2023

If your child is applying to colleges this cycle, or in the next year or two, you may be wondering which colleges are adopting test-optional policies—a trend that is increasing nationwide. Test-optional colleges” are institutions that don’t penalize applicants for withholding their SAT or ACT scores.

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 11, 2024

Today’s post offers an introduction to college admissions and will provide starting points for all high school students to ensure they can start the application process with confidence. What’s included in a college application? These portals are where you’ll create a student account and complete and submit your applications.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

JULY 2, 2020

Here are some insights about the impact of Covid on college applications. Test Optional v. Test Blind. A growing number of schools, including all 8 Ivy League universities and Stanford, are test optional for the class of 2021. The vast majority of schools are test optional for next year.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 19, 2023

Founders Angie Allen and Laura Vignon hope to bring the app to the district level in Tennessee to help schools find measurable outcomes on college applications and progress. They decided to use college applications, testing, scholarship deadlines, and others to guide their month-by-month timelines for juniors and seniors.

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BestColleges

APRIL 17, 2024

The Reginaldo Howard Memorial Scholarship Program was for students of African descent and required no application or test scores. The merit scholarship required no application, test scores, or other strict eligibility requirements. Duke University is ending a full-ride scholarship after the U.S.

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Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This is the time of year when I receive messages of dismay when students realize that not only is UW-Seattle not on the Common Application, but that they are one of the only colleges that exclusively uses the Coalition Application. > Here are some tips as you approach your UW Coalition application this fall. Except for UW.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 12, 2024

HARVARD ACCEPTANCE RATE: HIGHEST IN FOUR YEARS AS APPLICATION NUMBERS FALL Harvard accepted 3.59% of Regular Decision applicants to its Class of 2028, or 1,245 students. They will join the 692 applicants accepted during the Early Action cycle.

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The Enrollment Marketer

APRIL 4, 2023

It can be difficult to figure out the full range of capabilities of a tool, let alone massive software applications commonly used in higher education. Slate is built to host your school’s application, manage enrolled and prospective student information, and even send out admissions decision communications. all on the platform.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MAY 4, 2024

Northwestern University holds high standards for its applicants, and although many schools are now test-optional, standardized testing remains a significant aspect of the college application process. Thus, a Math score of 34 positions an applicant within the middle 50% of scorers at Northwestern.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MAY 4, 2024

This distribution reflects Northwestern’s emphasis on strong verbal communication skills among its applicants. However, applicants may choose to submit these scores along with other optional forms of testing, such as Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate scores. Should I go test-optional?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 11, 2024

Georgia Institute of Technology , known for its exceptional programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), sets high standards for its applicants. Still, there is no minimum score applicants must achieve for admission. However, there isn’t a specific benchmark that applicants must meet.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 11, 2024

However, the majority of scores are below this mark, indicating that there isn’t a strict expectation for applicants to achieve a perfect score. Georgia Tech requires official standardized test scores from all admitted students. What percentage of Georgia Tech applicants submit the SAT?

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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. Will colleges accept SAT Subject Test and SAT Essay scores?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), known for its academic excellence and research advances , sets high standards for its applicants. While perfect scores are rare, a high score in the Math section can significantly boost your application. What percentage of UIUC applicants submit the SAT?

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 21, 2022

UT-Austin will remain test-optional for Fall/Spring 2023 first-time freshmen applicants. They say simply that all applicants will be reviewed holistically without any additional details. Still, I expect more than three-quarters of UT-Austin applicants to submit their test scores. Interested in working together?

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College Essay Guy

JUNE 15, 2023

We have a full guide here , including things like how to think through whether to submit scores to test optional schools, but the basic difference is … Test optional Students do not have to submit SAT or ACT test scores as part of the application for admission. Does test optional really mean test optional?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Harvard University requires much of its applicants if they hope to be successful. Across schools nationwide, standardized testing is a notorious part of the college application process – this article breaks down Harvard-specific ACT requirements and Harvard ACT scores. What percent of Harvard applicants submit the ACT?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Columbia University Application Process Other Columbia University Rankings Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Does Columbia University Rank Nationally and Globally? Columbia University Application Process Thinking about applying to Columbia University? Application fees & fee waivers The application fee is $85 (nonrefundable).

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EAB

JULY 18, 2023

For example, if you’re losing students prior to application, test marketing messages that create more urgency to apply. For example, if you’re losing students prior to application, test marketing messages that create more urgency to apply. How are we doing against those goals?

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 20, 2025

A strong score means you can shift your focus to other parts of your application, while a lower one might mean retaking the test to improve your chances. In the world of college admissions, every part of your application mattersand that includes having a solid SAT score. And more importantly, what should you do next?

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 27, 2023

Students who want to apply for financial aid should finish both the CSS Profile and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The following are the general prerequisites for undergraduate applicants: Application: Interested students must submit either the QuestBridge, Coalition, or Common Application.

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

One of America's leading public research universities, Georgia Tech offers more than 130 majors and minors focused on the application of technology across a wide array of disciplines. 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.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 22, 2024

and the average applicant had a 3.9. In general, when it comes to education, Penn is looking for top students, and you should show that through a rigorous transcript, great GPA, and class rank, if applicable. Test Scores Penn is currently test-optional. They try to interview as many applicants as possible.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 28, 2025

Your SAT score matters because it’s a key factor in your college applications. In those competitive applicant pools, a 970 probably wont boost your chances. Heres the difference: Test-optional schools let you decide whether to submit your score. Test-blind schools dont consider SAT scores at alleven if you submit them.

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