Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 26, 2024

News & World Report Best Colleges. We’ll note, however, that the university has a somewhat fraught relationship with college rankings. Recently, peer institutions like Dartmouth College , Yale University , Brown University and Cornell University announced a return to requiring SAT or ACT scores.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MAY 30, 2024

Johns Hopkins University will maintain a test-optional policy effective through 2026, allowing applicants to decide whether to submit standardized test scores. While test scores are evaluated if provided, they are not a prerequisite for admission. Should I go test-optional?

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Ivy Central

MARCH 22, 2023

With a history that goes back to before the United States existed, it was founded in 1754 as Kings College, and being the only Ivy League college that is located in the centre of a major city Columbia University is one of America’s great universities. Columbia students are not much bothered about sports or cheering on their team.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 17, 2024

But it is heartening to see that Yale College continues to attract exceptionally promising students from all backgrounds.” A Yale Daily News survey found that, under a test-optional policy, students on financial aid were more likely to apply without submitting test-scores.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 7, 2024

colleges, drawn by the promise of an excellent education and increased professional opportunities. Be strategic about your college choices Given the challenges facing international applicants, it pays to be smart about your application strategy. Last year, there were over one million international scholars enrolled in U.S.

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Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

Along the way, it has created an environment where students are part of a vibrant college community whilst also being deeply immersed in the large urban scene. With cross registration possible at five other Boston colleges, including MIT, and one of the best study abroad programmes BU provides a wealth of study opportunities for its students.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 3, 2024

Dartmouth College , an Ivy League institution nestled in Hanover, New Hampshire, was ranked #18 (tied with Vanderbilt) in the 2024 U.S. The college’s tight-knit community, characterized by its strong alumni network and traditions like the iconic Winter Carnival, fosters lifelong connections and a sense of belonging.

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CTK College Coach

MAY 24, 2023

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. CTK College Coach. The ACT is still on paper, so that is another option.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 19, 2024

Duke is a favorite for students looking for a work-hard/play-hard college experience. One is in a blog called “ What We Look For? ” Test Scores Duke is currently test optional. However, this is what they say about testing: “Take the SAT or ACT. Buy a study guide and begin taking practice SAT and ACT tests.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

Warning : The subtitle is this blog is “That you may not like to hear.” Instead, after watching this cycle repeat itself, here are the three direct messages/ primary hopes I have for juniors entering the college admission experience. Don’t apply to a college you would not actually attend. The “College Search” is internal.

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Discovery College Consulting

APRIL 30, 2024

Test-optional. Test-flexible. Test-blind. The terms themselves are confusing, and recent shifts in colleges’ policies are even more so. Test-optional means that a college does not require applicants to submit ACT/SAT scores, but applicants can do so if they would like.

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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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Great College Advice

JANUARY 8, 2024

Why and How to Talk to a College Prep Advisor Online It’s no secret that the college admissions process is long and mind-bogglingly complicated. In today’s digital world, one great option is working with a college prep advisor online. How does online college counseling work? It’s normal to be a bit nervous!

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 12, 2024

HARVARD REVERSES COURSE ON TESTING REQUIREMENT Despite Harvard’s previous commitment to remaining test-optional through the Class of 2030, the college announced on April 11 it would require students applying for fall 2025 admission to submit either an SAT or ACT score.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 9, 2024

she stammered. “Ummm…well, unfortunately, I don’t have any service right now– why don’t you ask at the front desk?” Apparently, she had not considered that option, so we went up together. How does this translate to college and college admission? The average admit rate for four-year colleges is around 65%.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 23, 2024

Cornell will reintroduce standardized testing requirements for undergraduate admissions starting in fall 2026, based on findings from a university Task Force on Standardized Testing in Admissions and pressure from peer institutions. Last year, 53% of enrolling students submitted test scores. Provost Michael I.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MAY 4, 2024

For the admissions cycle spanning 2024–25, Northwestern University maintains a test-optional policy. 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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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 maintains a test-optional policy for applicants. Duke evaluates applications comprehensively, considering various factors beyond standardized test scores.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 28, 2023

The Claremont Colleges is a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges and two graduate institutions, namely Pomona College, Claremont Graduate University, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, and Keck Graduate Institute.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Recently, our family has been watching the TV Show “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.” Not sure what it says about us that this is the one program we can all agree on, but that’s not what this blog is about. After all, you are reading this blog. This is particularly true when it comes to paying for college.

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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. Through 2026, Northwestern remains test-optional. Should I go test-optional?

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

What interferes with students completing a college application? The college application process is a pivotal and often overwhelming experience for high school students. Recognizing the challenges that prospective students face, colleges have a unique opportunity to support and guide applicants through the application experience.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 30, 2024

Most incoming UNC students also have some college coursework on their transcripts. Of enrolling first-year students who sought credit for their college-level coursework: 75% of students received AP or IB test credit for at least 1 course and 45% of at least 5 courses. One Note about Test Scores UNC is currently test-optional.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Duke University maintains a test-optional policy for applicants. The University evaluates applications comprehensively, considering various factors beyond standardized test scores. Official scores sent from testing agencies are required only from successful applicants who choose to enroll at Duke.

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Scoir

AUGUST 10, 2023

Most people venturing into the college admission process have heard about the SAT and the ACT tests. Words like score choice, superscoring, self-reporting, test flexible, and test optional can be super confusing and stress-inducing. Don't worry! So, let’s demystify these terms!

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Ivy Central

MAY 24, 2023

Vassar College is a prestigious institution that has cultivated a reputation for academic excellence and intellectual curiosity through the study of the liberal arts. Overview Founded in 1861, Vassar was established to offer women a liberal arts education equivalent to the best college education available to men.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

Stanford University maintains a test-optional policy for applicants. This means that standardized test scores, including ACT and SAT, are not required for admission. Admitted students who plan to enroll will be required to submit official test score documentation. Should I go test-optional?

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Inside Emory Admission

MARCH 29, 2023

>> Updated March, 2023 Emory University has extended its test optional policy for applicants who plan to enroll as first-year students in Fall 2024. In addition, transfer applicants for Fall 2024 can also take advantage of this test optional policy. WHO DOES THE POLICY APPLY TO?

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JANUARY 10, 2024

Although there has been some variability, more students are applying Early Decision or Restrictive Early Action to highly selective colleges resulting in even lower admission rates. 19% of admitted ED students are the first in their families to attend college and 12% are international students. were first generation college students.

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Inside Emory Admission

JANUARY 25, 2024

Updated January, 2024 Emory University has extended its test optional policy for applicants who plan to enroll as first-year students in Fall 2025. In addition, transfer applicants for Fall 2025 can also take advantage of this test optional policy. WHO DOES THE POLICY APPLY TO?

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 10, 2024

Of those admitted during Regular Decision, 1,592 were accepted into its liberal arts division, Trinity College, while the other 392 were admitted to the Pratt School of Engineering, a Top 20 Engineering school. We want to make it easier for families to choose Duke,” Dean of Trinity College Gary Bennett said in the press release.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

The ACT composite score is the average of a student’s performance across the four test sections: English, mathematics, reading, and science. Yale has adopted a test-optional policy. This means that applicants are not obligated to submit standardized test scores, and choosing not to do so will not disadvantage applicants.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

The ACT composite score is the average of a student’s performance across the four test sections: English, mathematics, reading, and science. Yale has adopted a test-optional policy. This means that applicants are not obligated to submit standardized test scores, and choosing not to do so will not disadvantage applicants.

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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

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Princeton University, an esteemed Ivy League institution, upholds rigorous standards for its applicants, with standardized testing playing a crucial role in the college admissions process. Princeton University maintains a test-optional policy. Should I go test-optional?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Princeton University, an esteemed Ivy League institution, upholds rigorous standards for its applicants, with standardized testing playing a crucial role in the college admissions process. Princeton University maintains a test-optional policy. Should I go test-optional?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 2, 2024

Columbia University, a distinguished Ivy League institution, sets high standards for its applicants, with standardized testing playing a pivotal role in the college admissions process. Columbia University has a test-optional admissions policy. 44% submitted SAT scores, and 33% chose not to submit either test.

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