DC College Counseling

JUNE 25, 2025

Rising seniors, this is a great window to book a few more essay coaching meetings and make meaningful progress before things cool down. In the meantime, here’s what’s been happening in the world of higher education: BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK June SAT Scores Are In! Tenure Under Fire The tenure system is now under attack!

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 21, 2025

An ACT score of 21 or an SAT score of 1060 will also do the trick. Scored a 21 on the ACT or a 1060 on the SAT ? So, whether youre hitting the books, exploring the trails, or getting into student activities, Missouri Western gives you everything you need to make the most of your college years. ACT and SAT scores?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Rice University Admission Requirements Rice University GPA Requirements Rice University SAT Requirements Rice University ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting into Rice University Rice University Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Rice University? Lets dive right in.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Harvey Mudd Requirements Harvey Mudd GPA Requirements Harvey Mudd SAT Scores Harvey Mudd ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting Into Harvey Mudd Harvey Mudd Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Harvey Mudd? Submitting strong SAT or ACT scores is entirely up to you.

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StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 8, 2025

January Florida Retired Educators Foundation Scholarship gives $1000 each year to high school seniors who are interested in teaching but have financial needs.The minimum score for SAT is 1,000 or above and an ACT score of 22 or above. GPA, a 1340+ on SAT or 29+ on ACT. The requirements needed is a 4.30+ gpa and 1430+ SAT or 32+ ACT.

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StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 7, 2025

This is for high school seniors with a 32 on the ACT or 1410 on the SAT and a 3.5 Also, applicants must provide a copy of an official high school transcript, answer essay prompt, letter of recommendation, and SAT or ACE scores. The award will be $500 based on availability of funds to cover expenses of tuition, fees and books.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Georgetown Admission Requirements Georgetown GPA Requirements Georgetown SAT Scores Georgetown ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting into Georgetown Georgetown Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Georgetown? Heres what you need: High school transcript.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

NYU Admission Requirements NYU GPA Requirements NYU SAT Scores NYU ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting into NYU NYU Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into NYU? Your transcript should reflect strong academic performance and steady effort. How Hard Is It to Get into NYU?

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 27, 2025

If UPenn is in your sights, you cannot afford to have Bs on your transcript. Same goes for the SAT, we recommend no less than a 1550 if you want to be competitive. Fortunately, theres no shortage of books by business leaders or about business strategy these days, which gives you a solid reading list to start with.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 24, 2025

A transcript with mostly As in advanced coursework is the expectation, not the exception. Submitting the SAT or ACT is not optional, and if you’re applying to McDonough, those scores need to be strong. We recommend aiming for a 1550+ on the SAT or a 35+ on the ACT to remain competitive in a pool filled with top-tier students.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 6, 2025

Boston University Admission Requirements Boston University GPA Requirements Boston University SAT Scores Boston University ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting into Boston University Boston University Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Boston University? Lets jump in!

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Vanderbilt Admission Requirements Vanderbilt GPA Requirements Vanderbilt SAT Scores Vanderbilt ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting Into Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Vanderbilt? Lets break down what youll need: High school transcript.

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StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 7, 2025

The scholarship funds can only be used for books, and tuition, and will be issued directly to the school. Applicants must submit a transcript, ACT/SAT scores, medical verification, and a 500-word essay describing how cancer developed their character. GPA is required, as well as an ACT score of 19 or an SAT score of 990.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 7, 2025

By this we mean that you need to be developing an academic passion that can be seen on your transcript not through a jump in your grades in the courses you like but through electives or additional advanced courses in the subjects you are most passionate about.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Pomona College Admission Requirements Pomona College GPA Requirements Pomona SAT Scores Pomona ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting into Pomona Pomona College Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Pomona College? Mid-year and final transcripts. Lets jump straight in.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 12, 2025

Heres what you can expect to pay : Expense Cost Tuition $69,400 Housing & Food $17,930 Fees $2,018 Total Estimated Cost $89,348 On top of that, youll need to budget for books, personal expenses, and travel, which can add a few thousand dollars more. Should I submit SAT or ACT scores to Boston College? Direct vs. indirect costs.

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StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 2, 2025

GPA, have a combined SAT score of 1040 or composite ACT score of 22, and demonstrate financial need. Students will receive $900 annually to use towards tuition, registration fees, books, dormitory fees, etc. An official high school transcript, essay, letters of recommendation, and SAT or ACE scores are also required.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 16, 2025

Your transcript needs to be airtight. For reference, admitted USC students usually score 34+ on the ACT and 1500+ on the SAT. They might seem silly (Best movie of all time or What is your favorite snack) but some are a little deeper (Favorite book and If you could teach a class on any topic, what would it be?).

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Northeastern University Admission Requirements Northeastern GPA Requirements Northeastern SAT Scores Northeastern ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting into Northeastern Northeastern Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Northeastern? Mid-year and final transcripts.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 14, 2025

Legacy applicants canno t book individual meetings with admissions officials, and there is no special line of communication for alumni with kids who are applying. Grades It shouldnt be surprising that Penn expects to see fabulous grades on an applicants transcript. All of this can leave someone asking: but what can I do?

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 16, 2025

Claremont McKenna Admission Requirements Claremont McKenna GPA Requirements Claremont McKenna SAT Scores Claremont McKenna ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting into Claremont McKenna Claremont McKenna Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Claremont McKenna? Let’s get started!

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 13, 2025

However, if you are a legacy applicant, this isnt a moment to close the metaphorical book and move forward as if youre not a legacy. If an applicant has low grades on their transcript, they need to be followed by a come-back story. A strong SAT score for Mich is above 730 on each of the two sections. A strong ACT is above a 33.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 2, 2025

Official high school transcript and school report. Your transcript records your grades, classes, and any advanced coursework youve taken. Northwestern is test-optional, so you dont have to submit SAT or ACT scores, but strong results can help especially if your GPA or coursework isnt as high as youd like.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 8, 2025

First, lets start with the longest time commitment: your transcript. Scores While building a high school transcript takes, well, all of high school, standardized tests can be tackled on a shorter timescale. The SAT or ACT is required for consideration for admission. 74% had a GPA of 4.0 The average GPA when weighted was 4.2.

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CTK College Coach

MAY 12, 2025

Not sending in completed applications on time because they are waiting for high school paperwork (that they shouldnt wait for) - Many students mistakenly believe they cant send in applications until their guidance office has sent in the transcript and letters of recommendation. This is false, and it results in students missing deadlines.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Tufts Admission Requirements Tufts GPA Requirements Tufts SAT Scores Tufts ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting into Tufts Tufts Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Tufts? Heres what youll need to submit: High school transcript. How Hard Is It to Get into Tufts?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

First, lets see how much it costs to attend Dartmouth : Expense Cost Tuition $66,123 Fees $2,145 Housing $12,018 Food $7,981 Books & Supplies $1,005 Miscellaneous Expenses $2,040 Total Estimated Cost $91,312 First-year students also have an additional orientation fee of $499. High school transcript. SAT/ACT scores.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 29, 2025

Northwestern Admission Requirements Northwestern GPA Requirements Northwestern SAT Scores Northwestern ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting into Northwestern Northwestern Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Northwestern? Lets get into it. How Hard Is It to Get into Northwestern?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Wake Forest Admission Requirements Wake Forest GPA Requirements Wake Forest SAT Requirements Wake Forest ACT Requirements How to Increase Your Chances of Getting Into Wake Forest Wake Forest Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Wake Forest? How Hard Is It to Get into Wake Forest?

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DC College Counseling

JUNE 20, 2025

Of course, in today’s era of standardized testing, some parents worry that their kids will be learning how to milk cows instead of how to ace the SAT. Liberal arts colleges especially value the whole student – not just the transcript. At the same time, some families are rethinking whether college itself is worth it.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 4, 2025

Average scores: 14401560 (SAT), 3235 (ACT) No longer test-optional for the Class of 2029. Average scores: 15001570 (SAT), 3335 (ACT) GPA No minimum GPA required Average GPA: 3.9 Average scores: 15001570 (SAT), 3335 (ACT) GPA No minimum GPA required Average GPA: 3.9 No specific GPA minimum Average GPA: 3.9

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Tex Admissions

MAY 30, 2025

Photo credit EranVzl Perhaps the only college admissions content area Ive never dedicated blog, video, or book content to is UT-Austin scholarships. stats dont really matter - selection is like a lottery Stats dont matter in the sense that a 1480 versus a 1510 SAT isnt going to move any needles.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 11, 2025

That means a strong transcript, amazing SAT and ACT scores, and outstanding activities. Whether you put it for free online or pay to have a ‘book’ on Amazon, it is not impressive. Think Harvard, Georgetown, Tufts, Stanford, Williams, and the like. Note, we have not suggested self-publishing. Do not do that.

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Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

Official High School Transcript including the Mid-Year School Report Teacher Recommendation Form Early Decision Agreement This is applicable for students who are applying through the Early Decision cycle. Standardized Test Scores The SAT/ACT scores are optional. Essays: List five books you’ve read that have intrigued you.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 29, 2023

An important part of the RIBS experience is the RIBS Workbook, a book where students record every aspect of their lab experience and analyse the procedure. Reporting SAT/ACT or PSAT scores are optional, but if you have completed one with a good score, it would be advantageous to include it in your application.

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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

This week, Yale announced that they will require testing but that they are flexible on which type of testing, SAT, ACT, AP, or IB exam score. Yale has said if you want to submit AP scores in lieu of SAT or ACT scores they would like to see all of them. Perhaps not surprisingly, demand for SAT and ACT testing has been rising.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Dartmouth researchers found SAT and ACT scores can help identify high-achieving, under-resourced students since the college looks at scores in context to where a student is from. Researchers considered applicants' SAT/ACT scores, high school GPAs, other admissions indicators, and demographics data from 2017-2022. Students from a U.S.

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