ACM College Consulting

APRIL 23, 2024

With application deadlines on the horizon, the summer months are an opportunity for seniors to map out their college application plan and gather and complete most of the application materials. Set clear goals for your college application process. What are your strengths, passions, and aspirations?

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Many high school juniors are busy with school work, extracurricular activities, and other responsibilities, not to mention the burdens of the ongoing pandemic. JUNIOR YEAR September - January Schedule and sit for standardized ACT or SAT tests if the student is taking them. Here are tips on how to research colleges from home.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 15, 2024

Today’s law school applicants are different. Today’s law school applicants are increasingly socially conscious, more mindful of others, stronger contributors in their local communities and on the whole, less driven by power and prestige. Law school apps are up and so is applicant diversity. and Asian applicants increased 4.7%.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 7, 2024

from abroad, however, applying to these schools can feel incredibly complicated, especially as application processes often differ from those in their home countries. To make things even tougher, international students are competing for these few spots alongside applicants from over 70 countries. For students coming to the U.S.

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Princeton College Consulting

JUNE 5, 2023

After a grueling junior year filled with AP courses and standardized tests, there is no doubt that soon-to-be high school seniors have earned some rest and relaxation. At the same time, it is impossible to deny that the season of college applications have begun, and that savvy applicants will take advantage of the summer.

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ACM College Consulting

MAY 3, 2024

In 2024, we have already seen several selective universities, including MIT, Cornell, Yale and Brown announce that they will once again require test scores of some sort (each policy is frustratingly different or vague) for the next application year. So, should students still take a test?

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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. The same applies for what they want to see from applicants.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 28, 2024

But the college is so popular for international students that there is a markedly lower acceptance rate for international applicants than the overall acceptance rate. That international applicant acceptance rate is 2.2%. If you’re considering submitting an application to Hamilton, send us an email.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 10, 2024

Duke accepted a total of 2,790 students from a pool of 54,191 applicants. of applicants were accepted. Duke received a record high 6,240 Early Decision applications, which represents a 28% increase from last year. This new initiative is almost certainly contributing to Duke’s soaring ED application numbers. “We

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Duke University sets high standards for its applicants, and standardized testing is a crucial aspect of the college application process. Duke University’s commitment to excellence extends to the English section of the ACT, where the average score among successful applicants sits at a strong 35.

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Princeton College Consulting

JUNE 4, 2023

After a grueling junior year filled with AP courses and standardized tests, there is no doubt that soon-to-be high school seniors have earned some rest and relaxation. At the same time, it is impossible to deny that the season of college applications have begun, and that savvy applicants will take advantage of the summer.

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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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Solomon Admissions

DECEMBER 8, 2023

These universities recognize that standardized tests alone do not fully represent a student’s abilities, talents, and/or potential. Also, test-optional policies are a way to help students who lack access or affordability to test prep courses and tutors. Test-optional policies differ from institution to institution.

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BestColleges

MARCH 20, 2024

It's also important to remember that your standardized test score is just one factor that schools will consider in your overall application. During the pandemic, all of the Ivy-Plus schools implemented an optional standardized test score submission policy. The majority of schools have kept this policy in place.

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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. This highlights the university’s expectation for strong mathematical skills among its applicants. What percentage of Duke applicants submit the SAT?

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

MARCH 11, 2024

Similarly, an applicant that wants to major in language should try to take the highest high school course level in that language. Grade inflation is another reason why standardized test scores can be useful to admissions officers as these scores peg students to a national average.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 22, 2023

In addition, private school college counselors tend to only be focused on the process of making sure that applications are submitted, but don’t help with planning or providing strategic advice. Working with a college consultant can help you develop your resume and become a stronger applicant. Should I apply for physics or math?

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 14, 2024

Not to be, like, so dramatic, but junior year is your last chance to enhance your profile before starting the college application process. Leveraging Extracurricular Activities While having knowledge about your niche is great, hands-on experience matters a lot more than just knowing stuff. So, let's dive into what you can do.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

APRIL 20, 2024

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), renowned for its excellence in science and technology education, upholds rigorous standards for its applicants. In this article, we’ll delve into how these standards impact MIT’s SAT scores and requirements. What percentage of MIT applicants submit the SAT?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 17, 2024

While these scores reflect the high standards of Brown, there is no specific score that applicants must achieve for admission. For the 2023-2024 admission cycle, Brown University will maintain a test-optional policy for all first-year, transfer, and Resumed Undergraduate Education applicants. Should I go test-optional?

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 7, 2023

At Spark, we find that students who meet these recommended standards have a much higher success rate of admission to top-ranked schools. We hope the factors below will give you a broad sense of what makes for a strong college application and offer insight into what college admissions officers are looking for from prospective students.

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Scoir

JANUARY 11, 2024

Between preparing for standardized tests to keeping up with extracurriculars, this year is full of hard work, reflection, and discovery. Junior year of high school is a key point in the college planning process.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Cornell University, known for its academic excellence and diverse community, holds its applicants to high standards. In this article, we’ll explore how those standards relate to Cornell SAT scores and requirements. Cornell does not currently require first-year applicants to submit SAT or ACT exam scores.

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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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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 10, 2024

The application process for international students is nearly the same as for students from within the United States, but there are some important differences that you’ll need to keep in mind as you work on your application. You also need to know up front that, when it comes to accessing applications, Mich is highly quantitative.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 2, 2024

Columbia University has adopted a test-optional admissions policy. This means that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores. However, applicants are encouraged to submit any test scores they believe will strengthen their application. Should I go test-optional?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Cornell University, known for its academic rigor and diverse community, sets high standards for its applicants. Among the various elements of the college application process, standardized testing plays a significant role. However, as with other sections, there is no specific benchmark that applicants must meet.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

APRIL 20, 2024

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) holds its applicants to high standards in line with its reputation for academic excellence. These figures indicate the exceptionally high standards MIT sets for its students, demonstrating a competitive applicant pool where excellence is expected. Does MIT superscore the ACT?

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Ivy College Essay

MAY 11, 2023

If you’re interested in applying to Columbia, there are several key areas you should focus on in your applications to increase your chances of acceptance. Academic excellence is one of the most important factors that Columbia University looks for in its applicants.

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Strategic College Consulting

APRIL 16, 2020

Traditionally, admission criteria have centered on elements such as grades, strength of curriculum, standardized test scores, essays, and extracurricular activities, among others. Some colleges have temporarily suspended their standardized testing requirement.

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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. Under the former test-optional policy, over 40% of UT applicants elected to have the university consider their SAT or ACT test scores.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 21, 2022

As an international applicant to schools in the United States, you probably also have a lot of questions about everything from logistics to student life. Language Requirements | Standardized Testing | Transcripts | Visas | Timeline | Financial Aid | Summary. Standardized Testing. Why the United States?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

Dartmouth College, known for its academic excellence and strong sense of community, sets high standards for its applicants. These scores demonstrate the high level of academic proficiency expected from Dartmouth applicants. For the Class of 2029 and beyond, Dartmouth has reinstated its standardized testing requirement.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 15, 2024

Although Georgetown has made it clear that academic rigor is one of the most critical components of a student’s application, it is worth noting that the university is also looking for much more than just a solid transcript. Take some time to reflect on what makes you stand out from all of the other applicants? Quality over quantity.

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Ivy Central

MAY 19, 2023

The institution offers a vibrant array of extracurricular activities, clubs, and organizations that cater to diverse interests. The Student Center of the campus offers numerous dining options, social spaces, and event venues for students to connect, unwind, and engage in extracurricular activities.

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Solomon Admissions

JUNE 29, 2023

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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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 26, 2024

In this post, we’re going to talk about how you can increase your chances of making it into the 3% of students, out of over 60,000 applications, who are offered a seat in the first-year class. You have to transcend the rankings (real or perceived) at your school to be a truly exceptional applicant regardless of background.

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