Ivy Central

JULY 21, 2022

The road to submitting your college applications is a long one. Good grades will only get you so far in the college application process, colleges will also want to know about activities you have been a part of, and the long break provides the perfect opportunity for you to put time into these activities. Grade 11/Junior Year.

Internship 130

Internship SAT ACT Acceptance 130

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.

Waitlist 88

Waitlist Transfer Out-of-State SAT 88

Admissions Mom

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Happy Mid-November Admissions Family, I just wanted to take a minute and share with you how grateful I am to each and every one of you who is out there reading my blog posts. Log into Your Portals : If you haven’t yet, make sure you’ve received portal information from all your colleges and you’ve signed in and kept your login info handy!

Applications 52

Applications Early Admission Admissions Testing 52

SSA Online College Prep

JANUARY 26, 2024

Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! What should you do if you’re on a college waitlist? The coronavirus pandemic has upended the college admissions process this year. Schools also might have “optional” things - but if you want to get into that school, they are REQUIRED. MOST IMPORTANT!

Waitlist 52

Waitlist Acceptance Financial Aid Semester 52

The Koppelman Group

MARCH 21, 2024

It wouldn’t be a leap to say that Harvard is the most famous college in America, and maybe the world, and with good reason. If your school doesn’t have great classes, consider taking some at a local college or a summer program. Most colleges don’t track admitted GPAs. 83% of matriculated freshmen submitted test scores.

Ivy League 52

Ivy League University University Extracurricular 52

Admissions Mom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

THINK ABOUT YOUR COLLEGE LIST: Plan to have at least 3 colleges where your likelihood of acceptance is high — or guaranteed — and you can afford it (parents, it’s your job to do the Net Price Calculators for this) and you like it and can happily see yourself there. TEST OPTIONAL OR NOT?:

Admissions 52

Admissions Letters of Recommendation Out-of-State Semester 52

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Bottom line is if you had celiac disease, or a significant gluten allergy at that time, there were extremely few choices and options. Choice and Options. Along with my staff, we have written extensively in the past about “what colleges are looking for.” But what do colleges really want? Even as a spouse, it felt limiting.

Waitlist 88

Waitlist Out-of-State Admissions Study Abroad 88

The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Bowdoin College is a small liberal arts college in Brunswick, Maine. Bowdoin is part of the Colby-Bates-Bowdoin Consortium, an athletic conference and interlibrary exchange with Bates College and Colby College (you probably called that one,) sometimes also called the “Maine Big Three.” Do I need to submit test scores?

Extracurricular 52

Extracurricular GPA Early Decision Standardized Testing 52

The Koppelman Group

MARCH 30, 2024

Columbia College is the undergraduate liberal arts college of Columbia University, and SEAS is the undergraduate college of engineering. The university is home to nearly 35,000 students, 6,700 of whom are in Columbia College or SEAS. If Columbia is your first-choice college, send us an email.

International Students 52

International Students University University Transcripts 52

College Essay Guy

JULY 28, 2023

A good GRE score won't guarantee you a spot in the graduate school program of your dreams. Do my desired graduate programs have minimum requirements for GRE scores? In this blog post, we’ll help you answer those questions and provide clarity on what truly constitutes a “good” GRE score. Of course, "good" is relative.

Letters of Recommendation 52

Letters of Recommendation Scholarships Admissions Standardized Testing 52

The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Hamilton College is a private liberal arts college in Clinton, New York. Named for Alexander Hamilton, you know, the “not giving up my shot” guy, the college is a quintessential Northeastern small school. Last year, the college had an 11.8% Should I submit scores? Well, depends on the scores. But should you?

GPA 52

GPA Transcripts Standardized Testing Internship 52

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. Depending on your school, this might mean Honors, AP, IB, or dual enrollment with a college. When we say small, there are only around 1,800 undergrads.

Early Decision 52

Early Decision GPA Extracurricular Test Prep 52

The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 3, 2024

The University has eight colleges and eight academic centers. Colleges publish a yearly document called the Common Data Set. We have a ton of blogs that can help you. We have a blog on how to approach that email here. One Note on Scores Test scores are not the biggest deal at Wesleyan. But should you?

University 52

University University GPA Financial Aid 52

The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The college application process can feel like it slogs on forever, and it would have been really nice to have an acceptance to a top-tier school under your belt — or even to be done altogether if you’d applied Early Decision. We work with outstanding students, helping them chart a path to a dream college experience. But UChicago is!

Early Decision 52

Early Decision University University Acceptance 52

The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Bates College is a private liberal arts college in Lewiston, Maine. This New England Small College Athletic Conference School sits on 813 acres of pure Maine scenery, and the college maintains 600 acres of nature preserve, aka “Bates-Morse Mountain.” Some high schools just grade harder than others, and colleges know that.

GPA 52

GPA Extracurricular SAT Acceptance 52

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.” By understanding more about what these terms mean, you can build a better college list and improve your chances of finding a school that is perfect for you. What does “test optional” mean?

Testing 52

Testing SAT Standardized Testing ACT 52

Niche

APRIL 24, 2023

Want to keep updated about the blog? With the upcoming Supreme Court decision around using race in admissions looming this summer it’s important for colleges to proactively find ways to maintain their gains through incentives for low-income and first-generation students, among whom underrepresented minorities are overrepresented.

Financial Aid 109

Financial Aid Minor Out-of-State High School 109

DC College Counseling

JANUARY 9, 2024

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK GWU SETTLES COVID-19 LAWSUIT FOR $5.4 While similar lawsuits have been filed against colleges and universities across the country, many have been dismissed only to be reversed on appeal. It’s been a week since winter break ended and everyone is back to the grind!

Standardized Testing 59

Standardized Testing SAT High School ACT 59

Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 15, 2023

Wondering how to prepare for alumni interviews for Ivy League college admissions? For students aspiring to attend Ivy League colleges, the admissions process can be nerve-wracking and highly competitive. What If They Ask About My SAT/ACT Score? Should I Send a Thank-You Note? Redirect the conversation if necessary.

Ivy League 52

Ivy League Admissions Letters of Recommendation Accommodations 52

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Explore the top-ranked computer science colleges, including average GPAs and strategies to boost your admissions odds What are the best colleges for computer science? So, if your child is interested in this rapidly growing field, what are the best computer science colleges for them to attend? Your guide is on its way.

Acceptance 52

Acceptance Letters of Recommendation GPA SAT 52

Admissions Mom

MARCH 6, 2024

I wish I could wave a magic wand and make it all better and make college admissions somehow feel fair and like it makes sense, but I haven’t discovered that power within me — yet, so I’m gonna stick with providing as much information as I possibly can for those who want it and can use it. tty for a lot of you.

Waitlist 52

Waitlist Letters of Recommendation Acceptance Out-of-State 52

College in 321

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

To Send Test Scores, or not to Send Test Scores – That is the Question. As the high school class of 2021 start their college application process, many are struggling to get SAT and ACT exam scores because of test date cancellations due to COVID-19. We have to ask ourselves: why?

Testing 52

Testing Standardized Testing Bachelor's Degree Test Prep 52

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 ! Financial Aid and SAT Scores.

SAT 52

SAT Financial Aid Standardized Testing GPA 52

CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Updated December 2022 Did Your Student Just Receive PSAT Scores? 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. Those early tests are not part of the NMS search process. How Is the PSAT Scored? How Do I Find My PSAT Scores?

PSAT 52

PSAT Ivy League SAT Out-of-State 52

CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Did Your Student Just Receive PSAT Scores? 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. Those early tests are not part of the NMS search process. How Is the PSAT Scored? How Do I Find my PSAT Scores? What Is a “Good” PSAT Score?

PSAT 52

PSAT Ivy League SAT Letters of Recommendation 52

StandOut College Prep

MARCH 24, 2023

Table of Contents For Binghamton University, like many other colleges, there are two types of admission; early and regular. If you’re opting for regular admissions, you have until January 15 every year to complete your application and send all required documents. Regular admissions do not have any special clauses.

Acceptance 52

Acceptance Early Decision University University 52

UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

OCTOBER 3, 2022

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 I need to get in EA materials and test scores? Let’s split this into two different groups, documents vs. test scores, as they are sent in different ways.

Applications 52

Applications Transcripts Scholarships Admissions 52

College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

students and families (understandably) often ask us what colleges are looking for in students they admit and how to maximize their chances of standing out in selective college admissions. What exactly matters to colleges the most? TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) What do colleges look for in a student?

Extracurricular 52

Extracurricular High School Out-of-State SAT 52

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Good news- that’s not this blog. Yea- we’ll talk about the rise of test optional, the virtual visit world, changes to yield prediction, and the new and shifting ways colleges are recruiting students in 2022 and beyond. I don’t know who else may publish books about college admission in the same timeframe.

Applications 52

Applications Admissions Testing High School 52

The College Solutions Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2022

From Applying early decision to college is often a highly effective way to increase the odds of getting accepted at many colleges that offer this admission option. At plenty of colleges, applying early action can also boost admission odds. The deadline for early decision applications can be November 15 or even earlier.

Early Decision 52

Early Decision Transition Financial Aid Ivy League 52

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. If you have scores from your AP, IB, or GCSE exams/courses, you should submit these scores. News and World Report.

Admissions 52

Admissions Letters of Recommendation Financial Aid Extracurricular 52

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JULY 5, 2023

According to Meta , this AI-powered tool “will act as [a] testing playground for early versions of new tools and features, including generative AI-powered ad tools.” Meta has been testing this tool with a small group of advertisers over the past few months, but it is expected that this month more companies can access the AI Sandbox.

Education 78

Education Education Accommodations Financial Aid 78

Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

Junior year is where your college admissions journey starts for real. Be sure to take some time completely off from school and college admissions stuff. Either way, the test for any extracurricular should be whether it makes you happy—whether it feels right for you. You need to take time to recharge your batteries.

Admissions 52

Admissions Financial Aid Letters of Recommendation Extracurricular 52

College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The short answer is yes, you can apply to college as a junior. Maybe if you have an outstanding academic record, near-perfect test scores, and a resume that's beaming with extracurricular achievements. Should I apply to college as a junior? But … should you? Still, it may not be the best idea. Here's why.

Standardized Testing 52

Standardized Testing Early Decision Transcripts Extracurricular 52

THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

MARCH 14, 2024

I enjoyed hearing about their life and helping them discover options, solutions, and craft plans of action. Once I learned of SACAC, I quickly realized the benefits of joining an organization focused on college admission. SACAC has been a resource to fill the void in my education regarding college admission and career opportunities.

Public School 98

Public School Financial Aid SAT High School 98

Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

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. In 2021, 97% of MIT students scored in the top 10% of their classes. Transcript MIT requires a transcript as part of your application.

Admissions 52

Admissions Letters of Recommendation Financial Aid Transcripts 52

College Essay Guy

APRIL 24, 2023

You are applying to college! You might be excited about the opportunities, and at the same time there are also lots of steps in the college application process. You might be excited about the opportunities, and at the same time there are also lots of steps in the college application process.

Applications 52

Applications Letters of Recommendation Out-of-State Transcripts 52