Ivy Central

JULY 21, 2022

The students with the best outcomes are those that have been working towards their applications throughout high school, so in this article, I’m going to look at what students from different grades should be doing to make the most of the time available over the summer. Take stock of how you are getting on with your subjects.

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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

I want to thank my colleague Meg Joyce for co-writing this blog post with me. Test scores and test-optional admissions, which have been in the spotlight for several years now, are getting renewed attention as of late. Many colleges have still not decided if they will become permanently test-optional for admissions.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This is a guest blog by Stuart Jones, vice president for advancement and enrollment management at Southern Utah University. Stuart oversees the fundraising, marketing, and enrollment efforts at the university, and we have invited him to share his insights about the strategic enrollment planning process in this this post.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 17, 2023

For those of you who have been admitted to UGA, here is a post for you and a chance to comment. Please remember that this is not a blog where you should post statistics or throw fellow students under the bus. When you have the time, please review this, as there is key information in the Next Step materials.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore how those standards relate to Cornell SAT scores and requirements. Make sure to also check out our articles on Cornell’s ACT stats and requirements! What is the average SAT score at Cornell University? Cornell SAT scores are highly competitive.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

This article delves into Cornell-specific ACT requirements and Cornell ACT scores. For more insights, also explore our article on Cornell’s SAT expectations. What is the average ACT score at Cornell? Meanwhile, the 25th percentile ACT score is 33 , while the 75th percentile score is a strong 35.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 17, 2024

In this article, we will delve into Brown’s specific ACT requirements and the average ACT scores for admitted students. Don’t forget to check out our article on Brown’s SAT expectations as well! What is the average ACT score at Brown? What is the average ACT English score at Brown?

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SSA Online College Prep

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Do colleges prefer the SAT over the ACT ? Is the ACT easier than the SAT? Should I leave a question blank if I don’t know the answer? Are SAT and ACT questions in order of difficulty ? Can I only take the SAT or ACT during my junior year ?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 2, 2024

In this article, we will explore the nuances of Columbia University’s SAT scores and requirements, shedding light on the data provided. What is the average SAT score at Columbia University? Unsurprisingly, Columbia University boasts highly competitive SAT scores. What is the average SAT Math score at Columbia University?

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SSA Online College Prep

MARCH 6, 2023

A good SAT score is a score that gets you into the school you want to go to. The biggest things to remember when thinking about studying for the SAT exam are: don’t cram, create a habit, set incremental goals, and stress less. Get more SAT testing tips on our blog ! Is My SAT Ⓡ Score Good Enough to Get Me Into College?

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Should I apply Early Action or Regular Decision? I don’t know. I really don’t. If I apply EA, what are the possible decisions? If you are denied, I am sorry, and the next step is enrolling at another college and possibly looking at transferring to UGA (you cannot apply RD if you are denied EA).

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

I will also add a comment to the top of this post when decisions go live (4 pm EST), and I will announce it on Twitter as well. About 20 minutes after we release decisions, an email will go out to students who have not already checked their status letting them know a decision is available on their status page.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 13, 2023

Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! College counselors, whether private or assigned through your high school, may have conflicting opinions. College counselors, whether private or assigned through your high school, may have conflicting opinions. So many summer college prep options! So little time!

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

I loved watching Family Feud when I was a kid. And what kind of incomplete life have you been living? Scratch that- if you have never watched Family Feud, you can check it out on ABC, Hulu, download the Feud Live app or view some priceless clips on YouTube. Internet Protocol address? Uhh…no.

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CTK College Coach

MAY 24, 2023

It’s True: the SAT Is Going Digital. If you are going to be a junior next school year (Class of 2025), you are in the trial year for the new digital SAT because the College Board announced last year that it would be moving the SAT to a digital, adaptive format for spring 2024. When Does the New SAT Format Take Effect?

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Princeton College Consulting

JUNE 6, 2023

As an admissions consultant focused on helping students to unleash their potential by helping them, among other things, to develop many critical life skills, I have come to recognize that without repetition and reinforcement to build muscle memory, these skills don’t stick. And make no mistake about it, the brain is a muscle!

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 2, 2024

If you are into International Affairs, Eating Clubs, or need-blind schools, you probably already have Princeton near the top of your list. But you might be asking yourself, “Can I really get into Princeton?” There are steps you should be taking to set yourself apart as a top candidate. Princeton has so many great programs.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 15, 2024

High school and college students who know (or suspect) that law school is in their future don’t have courses to “waste” with pass/fail grades (which I call “GPA killers”) or grades that are Bs that could have been As. ENROLL NOW Take tough classes and focus on writing. In 2010 , a study of U.S.

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SSA Online College Prep

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Find out more on our blog ! Interleaving Interleaving is the idea that, if I’m going to teach you algebra and geometry, I shouldn’t teach you everything you need to know about algebra, stop, and then teach you everything you need to know about geometry. One is Interleaving and the other is Spaced Repetition.

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Take time to study for and take the SAT or ACT ! Take AP courses and follow up with the exams! Read more about the SAT on our blog ! Read more about the SAT on our blog ! Here are 5 things to do during junior year to best prep yourself for college applications and admissions.

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SSA Online College Prep

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! However, as MIT states themselves , statistics are just statistics—the school is interested in accepting people who have a passion for learning and thinking in unique ways. Applying Sideways and Being Able to "Do the Work" What is “applying sideways?” Thinking of Applying to MIT?

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Inside Emory Admission

JANUARY 25, 2024

In addition, transfer applicants for Fall 2025 can also take advantage of this test optional policy. Transfer students who apply to start school in Fall 2025. All decision plans: Early Decision I, Early Decision II, Regular Decision, and Transfers. Emory will continue to superscore the ACT and SAT.

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Inside Emory Admission

MARCH 29, 2023

In addition, transfer applicants for Fall 2024 can also take advantage of this test optional policy. Transfer students who apply to start school in Fall 2024. All decision plans: Early Decision I, Early Decision II, Regular Decision, and Transfers. Emory will continue to superscore the ACT and SAT.

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Admissions Village

APRIL 25, 2023

Part 3: This Process Is Opaque In the first part of this series, we discussed the role that the rise of test-optional (it is now optional to submit standardized test scores, SAT or ACT, at most colleges) has played in opening up the applicant pool to highly selective colleges. So, should you even be trying to test?

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This One’s for You: Everyone has questions about PSAT scores when they come out each December, and I am here with answers for you. When and Why Do Students Take It? Unlike the SAT, scored on a scale of 1600, the PSAT is scaled to a maximum score of 1520-- 760 verbal and 760 math. How Do I Find My PSAT Scores?

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

It can also help you quickly answer common questions like: What's the average ACT and SAT score of admitted students? What kind of financial aid does a particular college offer, and how much can I maybe get? You just have to learn how to use it to your full advantage. What do colleges cover in the Common Data Set?

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 31, 2024

Plus, they have even more unique programs like the School of Industrial and Labor Relations and the School of Hotel Administration. If you are dreaming of joining the Big Red community, you might be asking yourself, “Can I get into Cornell?” If you are serious about going to Cornell, you have to be a great candidate.

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CTK College Coach

JANUARY 25, 2022

It’s True: The SAT Is Going Digital. Here’s What That Means for You: The College Board announced today that it will be moving the SAT to a digital, adaptive format. When Does the New SAT Format Take Effect? Will I Take the SAT Digitally? What Else Is Changing with the New SAT?

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 25, 2023

This blog is about how to get into Trinity College in Connecticut. There are a lot of schools called Trinity, so if you have questions about the one in Dublin or the University in Texas (or even the evangelical school in Florida- mostly no judgment,) we are happy to help , but you won’t find it here. This speaks to academic rigor.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 16, 2022

So, what does it take to really get in to Harvard University? How do these successful college applicants do it? How do these successful college applicants do it? How do you become one of the lucky 1600 students admitted each year to not only the Ivy League, but “the” Ivy League? The secret sauce.

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Peterson's Blog

MAY 31, 2023

The ACT and SAT exams can determine the path you take into college. For a lot of students, this can cause a lot of stress and pressure to do well on the ACT and SAT exams. But with proper test prep and a well defined study plan, you can alleviate the stress and go into your ACT or SAT exam with confidence.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This may be a surprise: you don’t need to take the LSAT to apply for law school. You likely have questions: What does “LSAT optional” even mean, exactly? Does it mean you don’t need to take any standardized exam at all? Does it mean you don’t need to take any standardized exam at all?

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 20, 2024

Do coaches really have that much influence on the admissions process? Do athletes from smaller or lesser-known high schools have a chance of getting noticed by D1 teams? 5 MYTHS SURROUNDING COLLEGE ATHLETIC RECRUITING Myth #1: I’m the best player on my team, so I should be able to play for a Division I college team.

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 10, 2021

This One’s for You: Everyone has questions about PSAT scores when they come out each December, and I am here with answers for you. When and Why Do Students Take It? Unlike the SAT, scored on a scale of 1600, the PSAT is scaled to a maximum score of 1520-- 760 verbal and 760 math. How Do I Find my PSAT Scores?

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Admissions Village

JULY 22, 2022

I have had many difficult conversations with students, parents, and families. I feel like my new name should be “dream crusher.” I am not trying to be funny because it is not funny. For many years running, admit rates have gone way down. In the last two years, they have gone down even more significantly.

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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. What should we be doing right now? Is it time to prepare for the SAT or ACT? As a fellow mom, I would like to first say, don’t stress.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

If you’re exploring different colleges to apply to, you may have heard the terms “test optional” or “test blind.” Like, when they say “optional,” do they really mean … optional? So what do the terms “test optional” and “test blind” mean? Should I submit SAT or ACT scores to test optional schools?

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