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. In this blog post, we break these concepts down in a way that is simple to understand.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 15, 2024

UT AUSTIN: STANDARDIZED TESTING REQUIRED After four years of test-optional admissions for undergraduate admissions, the University of Texas at Austin will once again require standardized testing scores , beginning with applications for the Fall 2025 semester. News & World Report in 2024.

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College Transitions

JULY 19, 2023

If there was a one-size-fits-all answer to when you should take the SAT for the first time, this blog would be one straightforward sentence in length. Yet, the decision on when to sit for your.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

GPAs were more uniform and test scores were required of all applicants. If a student had both a GPA and a test score that fell in the bottom quartile, it was not necessarily a NO for admission, but it was a very instructive reality check on likelihood. This is exacerbated for test scores due to the test optional trend.

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the college spy

AUGUST 30, 2020

The College Spy periodically welcomes guest blogs from other experts and thought leaders on topics we believe will be of interest to parents and students on the journey from high school to higher education. Why is my official SAT score lower than my practice test scores? Were you feeling stressed going into the official test?

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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? Emory will continue to superscore the ACT and SAT.

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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? We look forward to hearing from you!

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BestColleges

JUNE 2, 2023

The ACT will launch an online testing pilot program later this year. The program will launch in December to 5,000 students, according to a blog post. That online option will take place at select testing centers, according to the post. The test itself won't change, Godwin wrote, and paper testing will still be available.

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SSA Online College Prep

JUNE 5, 2023

The last thing you want to do is forget something crucial on Test Day. Being ready to take the test means getting ready the night before. Read more articles like this one on Socratic Summer Academy’s blog. Now test day is finally here. Enter your email to download a printable test-day checklist!

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 15, 2024

Some ,, big changes are coming to UT Austin admissions in 2024—today we’ll go over important details regarding their standardized testing policy, essay prompts, application deadlines, and more. Testing Policy This week, UT Austin announced its reinstatement of mandatory standardized testing as part of the undergraduate application.

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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.” So what do the terms “test optional” and “test blind” mean? How might they change your testing and application approach? And which schools are actually test optional or test blind?

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Luckily, A/B testing in education email marketing allows schools to try different elements to understand what performs better with their audiences and what helps them reach their goals more effectively. Here, we’ll walk you through A/B testing email marketing basics and outline some best practices your school can use to stand out.

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SSA Online College Prep

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Get more testing tips on our blog ! How SSA Creates Curriculum by Identifying Concepts on the SAT SSA creates all its own curriculum and strategies for approaching the test, and we update them each year to keep them as effective and similar to the actual SAT as possible. SSA staff also take the SAT each year to monitor changes.

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The Thoughtful College Search

JULY 5, 2022

One of the interesting things about writing this blog is the ebb and flow of topics. Jay wrote to suggest that the term “test blind” be replaced with “test free.” He added, “I happen to prefer the liberation implication for test free. I like the substitution of “test free” for “test blind.”

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Estrela Consulting Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

You have probably heard a lot of talk about admissions testing and the test-optional landscape post-COVID. With the option to apply without test scores, do you still need to take the SAT or ACT? Is it still important?

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HelloCollege

JULY 12, 2023

We all know that standardized test scores and grades are both important metrics that colleges use during the college admissions process. In this blog, we’ll explore if whether grades or test scores are a better predictor of college success. Standardized tests are definitely more uniform in their methods of grading.

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Peterson's Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Having higher test scores is one of the best ways to gain admission into your dream college and possibly even obtaining highly sought-after scholarship money. These are just three reasons why test prep is incredibly important! Keep reading to see what test prep can do for you. Increase Your Scores With Online Practice Tests.

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Great College Advice

JULY 31, 2023

But has a college received test scores from you? Standardized tests? A few weeks ago, my colleagues wrote a blog post about the need to check your application status before admissions decisions come out, and I can’t stress or reinforce this message enough. Applications? Supplements? Counselor recommendations?

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HelloCollege

JUNE 21, 2023

As high school students prepare for college admissions, one standardized test that looms over their heads is the ACT (American College Testing). A common question among test-takers is, “How long is the ACT exam?” So, How Long is the ACT Test? In total, there are 40 questions to be answered within 35 minutes.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Standardized tests allow schools to compare the skills of students from different academic backgrounds. However, preparing for standardized tests takes time and money, and many applicants' scores are too low to help them. But even those schools typically accept test scores if applicants want to submit them.

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Peterson's Blog

JULY 19, 2022

Peterson’s recently launched six new courses to its growing test prep catalog. The new courses focus primarily on career test prep. New content, including practice tests, flashcards, video instruction, and updated course content, were also added to existing credit by exam , career , graduate school , and military test prep.

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

One of the best ways you can prepare and improve your firefighter exam score is by taking practice tests. Peterson’s online test prep gives you access to 3 full-length Firefighter exam practice tests. Testing your reading comprehension will also be important prior to going into the exam.

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College Planner Pro

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Hopefully, the rest of this blog will help. Luckily, with the advancement of psychometric tools over the past 70-100 years, today’s students don’t have to depend completely on the “school of hard knocks” to gain the personal insight to navigate their complex world.

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Sign up for the 12-module course full of strategies, activities, and instructional and interactive videos that will help you keep your devices and sensitive information protected. The post Peterson’s Test Prep Launches Cybersecurity Awareness Training Course appeared first on Peterson's.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 30, 2022

What rank and test scores do you need to be competitive? I recap Fall 2020 admissions and provide an overview of how UT uses rank and test scores. 6 out of 12 test optional clients have gained admission (not pictured). Variables like rank and test score are two among many. The Unofficial UT-Austin Admissions Blog RSS.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

I have a previous blog post on how admissions calculates the UGA GPA for your reference. Mid 50% Admitted Average SAT (EBRW+M): 1340-1510 -This is data for students who were admitted with the SAT being the highest or only test score in their review. Mid 50% Admitted Average GPA: 4.11-4.40

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Elite Open School

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

As Minerva Programs emphasize skills instead of content, students need not spend time cramming for tests or endlessly memorizing facts that they will soon forget. See original blog post here. “Because of the small class size, I have more time to ask questions to the teacher about difficult concepts as well as assignments.”

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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. by Kathy de Jong, Independent Educational Consultant.

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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. We all know that standardized tests have bias. Absolutely!

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iSchoolConnect

MAY 10, 2024

On May 7th, 2024, the message shared by the US consulate general in Hyderabad on social media marks an important step for students starting their academic […] The post US Visa for Indian Students| Appointments Start soon appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about universities, programs, tests, & more!

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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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iSchoolConnect

MAY 9, 2024

Financial Verification Requirement: To obtain visas, students must now […] The post Australia’s New Student Visa rules as Visa Appointments Commences appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about universities, programs, tests, & more!

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 15, 2023

I have a previous blog post on how admissions calculates the UGA GPA for your reference. Mid 50% Admitted Average SAT (EBRW+M): 1370-1500 -This is data for students who were admitted with the SAT being the highest or only test score in their review. Mid 50% Admitted Average GPA: 4.13-4.38

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 9, 2024

Between shifting admissions policies, flip-flopping on the role of standardized tests ( Harvard , Dartmouth , Cornell , Brown , Yale —we’re looking at you!) As public trust in the Ivy monopoly is tested, there has been a mounting energy around high quality state schools and private institutions that produce “hard working high achievers.”

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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? Does Northwestern superscore the SAT?

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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? Does Northwestern superscore the ACT?

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 3, 2024

Set your child up for college admissions success today Schedule A Consultation Get Our Brochure DARTMOUTH ADMISSIONS UPDATES Dartmouth College was the first Ivy League to announce it would reinstate standardized testing requirements , effective for the Class of 2029. Test scores are a key piece of this puzzle.

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