AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

So, how do you stand out in the sea of other ambitious applicants? Spoiler alert: its about more than just test scores and grades. For the Class of 2028, Rice University received 32,459 applications and admitted just 2,439 of them. A well-thought-out application can make all the difference. Letters of recommendation.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 30, 2025

If youre considering applying to Brown University , you’re probably wondering how to make your application stand out. Lets break it down and talk about whether Brown cares about how interested you are, and what that really means for your application. But you might be wondering: does Brown track demonstrated interest?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Part 3: What test scores are required for the Ivy League? Part 5: How can letters of recommendation improve Ivy League admission odds? With these enticing benefits on the table, it’s no surprise that Ivy League schools receive nearly 400,000 applications every year. Shine in other areas of their college application.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 12, 2024

The proposed changes include the following: UT-Austin is not test optional. All Fall 2025 freshman applicants must submit an official SAT or ACT directly from the testing agency to be eligible for admission. Applicants do not need to submit the writing section. The ACT has June and July testing dates though.

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Solomon Admissions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The application process can often seem overwhelming and clouded in mystery but there are some very clear steps you can take to show yourself in the best light during the application review. Most schools want to see that you are scoring in the top 75% of their testing range to be a competitive applicant.

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Solomon Admissions

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Except, this time, you’re surrounded by law school applications and LSAT test prep books instead of the Common Application and SAT guides. As a former admissions professional at a top 20 law school, I’ve read thousands of law school applications from applicants all over the world. Across all U.S.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The interview process and application essays will attempt to gauge fit as well. Many private high schools now offer a test-optional application process, but we still suggest taking the recommended standardized tests if you have access to a testing site and test prep resources. THE INTERVIEW.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 20, 2024

It is the last full year of grades that colleges will see as they review your college application. Also, even though many colleges truly are test optional, your admission odds may increase with a test result above a certain threshold. In terms of which test to take, you may want to take a practice exam for each.

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CTK College Coach

APRIL 28, 2023

Here’s our CTK checklist: Meet with your high school college/guidance counselor before school gets out for summer to ensure you have done what you need for your counselor and understand how you will coordinate the college application process with your counselor in the fall. Ask teachers for letters of recommendation this spring.

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AdmissionSight

MAY 27, 2025

While not Ivy League territory, this score places you solidly above the national average and makes you a competitive applicant for many collegesespecially public universities and less selective private schools. Understanding how your 1180 SAT to ACT conversion compares to college score ranges is key to building a smart application strategy.

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Peterson's Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

Planning for College in High School Planning for Your Future Preparing for the Future If You Dont Plan to Go to College Classes to Take If You’re Going to College Other Options After High School A Four-Year Degree Isnt Always the Answer Alternatives to a Four-Year College Community Colleges Online Learning Considering the Military Option Determining (..)

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

If that sounds like you, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from GPA expectations and test scores to application tips and deadlines, so you can put together a compelling NYU application. Heres what you need to know about the application process: High school coursework. Letters of recommendation.

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HelloCollege

OCTOBER 25, 2022

They cover everything from letters of recommendation to test prep, to writing your personal statement and even filling out your college application. Admissions Consultants Blog holistic approach helps students navigate test prep, interviews, letters of reference, and other topics.

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BestColleges

MARCH 7, 2024

A GED doesn't necessarily make it harder to gain acceptance, but there are things you can do to enhance your college application. Also, school admission requirements vary, so do some research and find out what information you'll need to submit, such as letters of recommendation, transcripts, and other documents. What Is the GED?

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 30, 2023

However, preparing for standardized tests takes time and money, and many applicants' scores are too low to help them. Colleges and universities use standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and GRE to help figure out who will succeed in higher education. So, the question is: Should you take one of these tests?

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Juniors: What to Do and When As I launch our high school seniors out the door with their early college applications this month, I have one eye on the kids queuing up to begin the college application process: your juniors. Many students will prep 3-4 months ahead of the first test and take two or three tests.

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CTK College Coach

MAY 2, 2024

Sophomores, you have completed the first half of high school and are headed for big things in the coming months and years, including preparing for college applications. What should I do now to prepare for college applications? This is your moment to plan the next two years. How Do I Pick the Right Courses for Next School Year?

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CTK College Coach

MAY 2, 2024

Sophomores, you have completed the first half of high school and are headed for big things in the coming months and years, including preparing for college applications. What should I do now to prepare for college applications? This is your moment to plan the next two years. How Do I Pick the Right Courses for Next School Year?

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 5, 2023

December’s arrival means students are finishing up any remaining regular decision supplemental essays and applications. BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK UVA RELEASES ED AND EA NUMBERS The Cavalier Daily reported that the University of Virginia received 42,093 early action and early decision applications—an increase of 3.4

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CTK College Coach

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

As my high school seniors start sending in applications this month, I am thinking about the freshmen and sophomores who are both so far and so close to that moment themselves. These can add helpful color to your application, so do not discount the value of those. What should we be doing right now?

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the college spy

AUGUST 11, 2020

The pandemic has altered the role of standardized testing in admissions, forcing many colleges to adopt test optional admissions policies. However, test optional does not mean test blind. Even at a test optional college, high test scores can help an applicant get accepted. Keep a calendar.

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Simply Admissions

AUGUST 13, 2020

If I don’t submit test scores for a test blind or test optional school, how will the admissions counselors evaluate my application? Don’t forget that there are many other pieces of your application besides test scores! In that case, I would recommend that you take a timed full-length diagnostic ACT and SAT.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

While you might feel intimidated by this impressive bio, and the low acceptance rate, this post will break down every element of MIT’s Application Checklist to help you submit your best possible application. SAT and ACT MIT will require the SAT or ACT for the 2022-23 application cycle. MIT Statistics How selective is MIT?

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Assess your readiness— most students will want to have completed Algebra 2 before beginning test prep, but students who are already juniors may want to start right away, as testing options are only periodic through summer, and Fall of senior year, when tests are offered again, is close to application deadlines.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 18, 2023

What goes into a successful Master of Business Administration (MBA) application? By the end of this post, you'll have a clearer understanding of what MBA programs are looking for and how to put your best foot forward during the application process. GMAT or GRE: which test is best for MBA applications?

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 29, 2023

Ivy League scholarships are highly competitive, and the application process can be rigorous. Applicants are typically required to submit transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, and other supporting materials. However, Ivy League schools do not offer merit-based scholarships.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 29, 2023

Ivy League scholarships are highly competitive, and the application process can be rigorous. Applicants are typically required to submit transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, and other supporting materials.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 25, 2023

Some, like your personal statement and letters of recommendation , might seem self-explanatory. The test developers claim that traditional methods for evaluating applicants’ personal characteristics (e.g., You want your Casper results to reach med schools by the time you submit your secondary applications in July.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 13, 2024

There are the obvious things, like trying to sort out what college is best for you from the thousands of colleges and universities, and then there are the more nitty gritty bits like choosing whether to submit SAT or ACT scores and how to ask a teacher for a recommendation. Alongside your academics are your recommendations.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 26, 2025

In this guide, well walk you through everything you need to know, from Stanfords testing policies to score expectations and tips to help you crush the SAT or ACT. Stanford takes a holistic approach to admissions, considering your grades, extracurriculars, essays, and test scores. Take official practice tests. Lets get started!

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the college spy

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The role of standardized tests in the college admissions process has always been difficult to understand, with most people overestimating their importance at most colleges. They can be test optional, flexible or blind. Test optional colleges allow the applicant to apply with or without test scores.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 26, 2022

Since testing centers were hard to find or closed a few weeks before (or even the night before the test), a disproportionate number of urban students were displaced and unable to take their exams; as a result, colleges suspended the need for SAT and ACT scores for applicants. He stated, “This was not a decision we made lightly.

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Educated Quest

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Six of the 19 data points cover academics, mainly from the transcript, but also admissions essays and letters of recommendation. Most appear on either the application for admission or the Common Application. To submit or not submit scores, has been the test-optional question.

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The Thoughtful College Search

JUNE 27, 2022

I may be wrong (it wouldn’t be the first time), but I don’t see the testing industry rebounding to be as important as it once was. That is particularly true for colleges that recruit heavily in California, where both the UC and the Cal State systems are no longer considering test scores as part of their admissions processes.

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College Essay Guy

JULY 28, 2023

The MCAT, short for the Medical College Admission Test, is a standardized exam administered by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). It serves as a crucial component of the application process for medical schools across the United States and Canada. Many test takers allocate 2-4 months of dedicated preparation.

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College Essay Guy

JULY 28, 2023

The MCAT, short for the Medical College Admission Test, is a standardized exam administered by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). It serves as a crucial component of the application process for medical schools across the United States and Canada. Many test takers allocate 2-4 months of dedicated preparation.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 8, 2024

What to do each month of the 2024-2025 application cycle to ensure timely and high-quality materials to help maximize your odds of getting accepted. Plus, the complete list of law school application deadlines. What about the various components that comprise your complete application?

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