Ivy Central

MAY 24, 2023

In this blog, we will delve into the unique aspects of Vassar College, including its location, student demographics, admissions process, academic offerings, faculty-student ratio, graduation rate, and the financial aspects of attending. For the class of 2026, the college had an acceptance rate was just below 19%.

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SSA Online College Prep

JUNE 12, 2023

Alyssa the SAT Expert has heard tons of parents’ questions about applying to college. Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! Remember that your admission is based 75% on your GPA and 25% on your SAT/ACT score. So your essay will matter only AFTER you’ve made it out of the reject pile. Short answer: YES.

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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. But that is what this blog post is about. I had inadvertently created a world of hurt for a university that was not only my alma matter but where my father and grandmother had taught. I was horrified.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The SAT and ACT are used for undergraduate admissions, while the GRE is used for graduate programs. Strong scores can help you gain admission, avoid remedial classes, and earn scholarships. However, preparing for standardized tests takes time and money, and many applicants' scores are too low to help them.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 2, 2024

Let’s talk Scores Princeton is currently test-optional , but you really should try to submit scores. Dartmouth and Yale just said they were requiring scores again, so it is only a matter of time. Also, 85% of applicants submitted scores, and Princeton classifies test scores as “very important” if submitted.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

A guide to the standardized test that determines National Merit and prepares students for the SAT. If you’re the parent of a high school senior, your child is likely focusing on the ACT or SAT , the standardized tests that are a crucial part of college admissions. The PSAT is designed to test preparedness for the SAT and for college.

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SSA Online College Prep

AUGUST 3, 2023

You can use visualization to help you deal with test anxiety on the SAT. Visualization may also help you set goals for the SAT and believe that they can happen. Read all of the 9 Steps to Forming an SAT Prep Habit. Step 5: Visualization on the SAT Visualization is a technique that’s become quite common in professional sports.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

However, if you dig a bit, you’ll see a lot of blogs that say that they do track legacy status. If your student is a great candidate, it won’t matter that they don’t get a meaningful boost from legacy status. U Chicago doesn’t publish an average accepted GPA, but third-party blogs claim it's around 4.4ish. This can be confusing.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you need more time, later test scores, or for us to see your Fall grades prior to our initial review, apply RD. When do my test scores need to be in for Early Action? Can you give more details on test scores and how UGA uses them? It is actually up to you whether you should apply for EA or RD. I don’t know.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 17, 2023

, you already took the PSAT and are waiting for your PSAT scores (woohoo … you did it!), or you already received your PSAT scores and you’re now wondering, “what do these numbers even mean?” Does the PSAT matter? PSAT scoring: how is the PSAT scored? When do PSAT scores come out? How do I get my PSAT scores?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

I appreciate Dr. Nguyen providing well- researched phrasing to what I tried to articulate with fewer citations (but more puns) in my blog : “What are you Strava-ing for?”, Why am I re-taking the SAT/ACT? Because a school I’m applying to has a merit scholarship connected to a particular score range—value. What is driving me?

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 22, 2024

As a matter of philosophy, we have typically preferred to defer, rather than deny, a majority of our early applicants, because we want to make the most informed decision we can in Regular Action,” said Chris Peterson, the Director of Special Projects at MIT Admissions. Meanwhile, 8,052 applicants were deferred — 64.1% of applicants. “I

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 23, 2023

It's been a big enough issue that MIT even published a blog saying: "we simply don't care if your parents (or aunt, or grandfather, or third cousin) went to MIT. If you google "MIT average accepted GPA" you will see a lot of unverified 3rd party blogs that claim it is 4.17. Score big MIT is no longer test-optional.

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Berkeley² Academy

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

No matter your grade level, Spring Break gives you the opportunity to strengthen your profile and address potential blindspots before applying for summer programs, internships, or college. B2A is offering 6-day, intensive classes for the Digital SAT, the ACT, and AP Exams across a wide range of subjects.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 18, 2024

We are going to be talking about the first one in this blog. We have a more detailed blog on this , but ideally, you have pursued your academic passions through your extracurriculars. It doesn’t matter what these passions are: theater, sports, dead languages, trivia, working with kids. Columbia publishes two.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 19, 2024

Your AP scores are not just a way to place into advanced coursework or test out of requirements in college, they are also a pivotal asset in college admissions. Just last month, Yale University announced that they will once again require applicants to submit standardized test scores. is crucial to score points on both sections!

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 27, 2023

According to the ASU requirements, it does not matter which application you use. ASU Acceptance Rate Arizona State GPA Requirements ASU SAT Requirements ASU ACT Requirements Arizona State University Application Deadlines ASU Supplemental Essay Prompts How hard is it to get into Arizona State University? GPA % of Admitted Students 4.0

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 19, 2023

Texas Tech Acceptance Rate Texas Tech Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision, and Transfer Acceptance Rate Texas Tech GPA Requirements Texas Tech SAT Requirements Texas Tech ACT Requirements What does Texas Tech look for in students? It’s up to you whether to submit your scores or not. 600-699 41.4% 500-599 44.2% 400-499 4.8%

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 20, 2024

SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score. ENROLL NOW Myth #4: My grades and test scores don’t matter if I’m good enough at my sport. Not so fast. Colleges have fewer slots for B-band prospects than A-bands, and even fewer for C- bands. Myth #5: The coach can get me in if they say they want me.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 25, 2023

This blog is about how to get into Trinity College in Connecticut. We have a ton of blogs about writing this essay. We have a whole blog breaking down this essay, but it boils down to talking about a community you are a part of and connecting it to who you will be on campus. First off, we hope you are in the right place.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Basics We probably don’t need to tell you this if you have already clicked on this blog, but just in case: Amherst is a small liberal arts school in Amherst, Massacutes. If you google “GPA to get into Amherst,” you will probably see some blogs state it is 4.07 of students who submitted scores and around 4.4% We hear you.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 13, 2023

Students must choose between taking the ACT or SAT before they can take their next steps on the journey of higher education. For most students, the answer to questions like “what is the difference between ACT and SAT?” What is the highest possible score on the ACT? What is the SAT? What is on the SAT test?

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SSA Online College Prep

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! Make a list of all the colleges that you’re planning on applying to and list all the important deadlines, SAT requirements, application login IDs and passwords, and supplemental essay requirements from each university. Jumpstart your SAT® prep with us

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 12, 2024

Going to a rigorous school will help your chances, but what really matters is your class choices. We have a ton of blogs that can help you if you need it. You are also gonna need great extracurriculars Ok, so you are probably sick of hearing it, but… we have a blog all about this. These are impressive scores.

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Find out if most applicants submit their test scores ! Higher SAT scores = Higher amounts of merit scholarships Avoid Remedial Class and submit your SAT scores! Learn how to improve your GPA with SAT prep Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! scroll down to the chart to see why we say that!)

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Should you include your SAT scores ? The university's median SAT score was 1530 for the 2022 admission cycle — and the 25th percentile was still a 1500. The median ACT score was 35. As Chada relates, What passions you choose to pursue matters less than what you do to follow them and what you accomplish with them.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 29, 2023

SAT and ACT For first-year and transfer applicants to CC and SEAS matriculating from fall 2023 through fall 2024 , Columbia is maintaining a test-optional policy. Previously, Columbia has required scores from either the SAT or the ACT, but no requirement for the writing section. ACT scores average 34. unweighted GPA.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

SAT and ACT Stanford University is currently test-optional , and there is no minimum SAT or ACT score required to get into Stanford. Even if you’ve taken ten AP courses, if you don’t take AP Biology, Stanford may not see your dedication to the subject matter. Context matters to your Stanford application.

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 3, 2023

Since I’m always talking about the SAT and why it matters, I’ll use that as an example. Here is the specific example I’d use: SAT Example You have 2.3x the chance of getting in with an SAT score. HBCU’s don’t give scholarships and merit aid without SATs. The SAT matters. times more.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 31, 2024

Intellectual potential also includes test scores. The short answer is yes if your scores are impressive. Usually, this means a higher score than the 50th percentile of admitted students (It's not quite the same, but think about it like the average if this is confusing). But should you submit? Open-mindedness.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 8, 2023

In this blog, we will explore the benefits of having a tutor on your journey to an Ivy League college, the role they play, and alternative strategies to enhance your chances of acceptance. What matters most is your dedication, hard work, and authenticity in showcasing your abilities, accomplishments, and character.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

SAT and ACT MIT will require the SAT or ACT for the 2022-23 application cycle. The middle 50% of admitted students report Math SAT scores in the range of 790-800, SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing of 730-780, and Composite ACT scores of 35-36. billion endowment and 3:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

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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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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

It's hard to know what matters when it comes to your Stanford University application. For the 2022 admission cycle , Stanford reported median scores of 1540 on the SAT and 35 on the ACT for enrolled students. Your interview matters! For the 2023/2024 admissions cycle, test scores are optional. GPA out of a 4.0

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 22, 2023

Ok, so usually, we write this type of blog by breaking down what a competitive legacy candidate looks like. We talk about grades and scores and resumes, and don't worry that is coming, but with Dartmouth, we have to start with something icky. The middle 50% of accepted students scored between 1440 and 1560. Also, there is this….

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Strategic College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This blog is focused on giving students a successful “back-to-school” game plan and strategy so that students will be able to follow a game plan that is aligned with what college admission officers look for in a successful college admissions applicant. Students need to realize that universities are first and foremost academic institutions.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 27, 2023

UT Austin acceptance rate UT Austin GPA Requirements UT Austin SAT Score Requirements UT Austin ACT Score Requirements What does UT Austin look for in students? UT Austin SAT Requirements The SAT requirements for UT Austin are a 1230 to 1480 composite score , combining the reading and math sections together.

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