AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

You can self-report test scores through the Common Application or Coalition on Scoir, and if admitted, you’ll need to send official reports. Keep in mind that this test-optional policy is temporary—standardized testing will be required again starting with the 2025–2026 cycle.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 1, 2025

Spoiler alert: its not all about being a straight-A student (though that definitely helps). Considered These factors dont hold the same weight as the more important ones, but they still play a role in rounding out your application: Standardized test scores. Secure strong letters of recommendation.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Standardized test scores (optional). UT Austin remains test-optional for Spring 2025 applicants. Letters of recommendation (optional). You can submit up to two recommendation letters to strengthen your application. Highlight leadership roles, meaningful contributions, and any impact youve had.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 26, 2025

Plenty of schools accept students with this score, and many have test-optional policies, meaning you can focus on strengthening other parts of your application if your SAT score isnt as competitive as youd like. If you believe you can improve your SAT score, retaking the test could open more opportunities. Should You Retake the SAT?

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 12, 2025

At private colleges, especially southern private colleges, we find that legacy is still a big deal, and it definitely is at Vanderbilt. Our process primarily includes review of applicants' academic achievement, community engagement and leadership, personal essay, short answer, and letters of recommendation. Submit scores.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 19, 2025

A 770 SAT score is definitely on the lower end, which means it could limit your college options if youre applying to schools that still weigh your SAT scores heavily. When you dont need to retake the SAT Not every school requires SAT scores, and many are moving away from standardized testing altogether.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 3, 2025

The schools exclusivity definitely makes things harder for applicants. Target test scores Even though NYU is test-optional, strong SAT or ACT scores can still give your application an extra edge. Recommendation letters NYU requires one letter of recommendation , but you can submit up to three if youd like.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 12, 2025

Recommendation letters. Wellesley requires two letters of recommendation from teachers who know you well. Standardized test scores (optional). Wellesley is test-optional , so submitting SAT or ACT scores is up to you. Taking challenging courses like AP or honors will definitely help too.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Standardized test scores. Unlike test-optional schools , Georgetown requires either the SAT or ACT. Additionally, submitting AP scores to complement your application is recommended. Letters of recommendation. Georgetown requires standardized test scores, so submitting solid SAT or ACT results is essential.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 3, 2025

Plenty of schools accept students with this score, and many have test-optional policies, meaning you can focus on strengthening other parts of your application if your SAT score isnt as competitive as youd like. If you believe you can improve your SAT score, retaking the test could open more opportunities. Should You Retake the SAT?

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AdmissionSight

JUNE 6, 2025

But there’s definitely a quiet, behind-the-scenes competition going on as both schools regularly land spots on top college rankings like U.S. Unlike the legendary matchups like Harvard vs. Yale or Stanford vs. UC Berkeley , the Northwestern vs Cornell rivalry isn’t loud or widely talked about. Some might even say it doesn’t exist at all.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 22, 2025

A 780 SAT score is definitely on the lower end, which means it could limit your college options if youre applying to schools that still weigh your SAT scores heavily. When you dont need to retake the SAT Not every school requires SAT scores, and many are moving away from standardized testing altogether.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

If youre applying, youll definitely need to bring your A-game! Standardized test scores (optional). Northeastern is test-optional , so SAT and ACT scores are not required. However, Northeastern takes a holistic approach to admissions, meaning they evaluate more than just your GPA and test scores.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Letters of recommendation. Standardized test scores (optional). Vanderbilt is test-optional , but strong scores can add a little sparkle to your application. aiming for 21 units will definitely set you apart. Vanderbilt is test-optional, so whether you submit SAT or ACT scores is totally up to you.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 16, 2025

Standardized test scores (optional). Claremont McKenna is test-optional , meaning you dont have to submit SAT or ACT scores. If you want to stand out, taking more advanced courseworklike AP, IB, honors , or dual-enrollment coursescan definitely help strengthen your application. It wont hurt your chances at all.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 29, 2025

Letters of recommendation. Northwestern asks for two letters: one from your school counselor and one from a teacher who knows you well. Standardized test scores (optional). Thanks to their test-optional policy, submitting SAT or ACT scores is up to you. Advanced classes like AP, IB, or honors are a big plus.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Letters of recommendation. Definitely considered. But if standardized tests arent where you shine, no worries. But if standardized tests arent your thing, dont worry. Wake Forest wants to see a rigorous curriculum, showcasing your academic curiosity. Essays (optional).

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Admissions Mom

MAY 14, 2025

PRACTICE AND PREP FOR THE ACT and SAT: Take a couple of practice tests and see which one feels better to you and which one you score higher on. Definitely take one in the early part of the spring semester. Its nice to have testing completed before you start your senior year. Then move forward with that one.

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AdmissionSight

JUNE 28, 2025

</p> <p class="ai-optimize-607">MIT average test scores:</p> <p class="ai-optimize-608">SAT: 1520-1580</p> <p class="ai-optimize-609">ACT: 34-36</p> </td> <td> <p class="ai-optimize-610">Georgia Tech remains test optional.</p>

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 20, 2024

Beyond that, you have to develop close relationships with professors and mentors to eventually obtain strong letters of recommendation for medical school. The one other recommendation is that you take courses in arts, humanities, languages, literature, and social sciences, though there are no specific guidelines to follow.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

First Generation Applicant: Colleges can have different definitions for who is a first generation college student. High School Profile: A document supplied by high schools to colleges that summarizes the school’s grading system, course offerings, standardized test score ranges, and other important data.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 22, 2024

You’ve earned good grades in college, written a stellar personal statement, and built relationships with professors who will write your letters of recommendation. As with college admissions, part of the grad school admissions portfolio includes a less personal element: standardized testing.

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SSA Online College Prep

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The Findings of the Hechinger Report The Limitations of “Test-Optional” College Persistence and the Pandemic The National Assessment of Educational Progress and Standardized Tests How We Even the Playing Field The Failings of our Educational System Discover more SAT tips on our blog! Sign up for individual SAT tutoring here!

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BestColleges

JUNE 26, 2024

A mere 3% said they would definitely delete posts, and only another 10% said they probably would. Thirty-eight percent said they probably wouldn't, and 35% said they definitely wouldn't, with 13% remaining unsure. That said, we also caution everyone to be careful what they post online," Koprince said.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Because UC Berkeley, along with the other UC schools, no longer requires or accepts standardized test scores, there is no SAT and ACT data for the most recent freshman class. The classes planned for 12th grade—a reminder that senior year definitely matters! Optional: AP or IB exam scores Optional: Two letters of recommendation.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 3, 2024

If you hope to add your name to the Yale Law School alumni list, you probably already know that you’ll need stellar undergraduate grades and standardized test scores, stand-out personal essays, and that little, mysterious, crucial something extra to be a competitive applicant.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 19, 2023

If your GPA puts you in the 50th percentile (or lower), you definitely want to aim for an MCAT score in the 75th percentile. As with any well-constructed standardized test, the MCAT was developed to be reliable , meaning that scores from different administrations are unlikely to meaningfully vary under consistent conditions.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Caltech is currently taking a three-year moratorium from considering any standardized test scores in their admissions process (through Fall 2023). As such, average test scores for the most recently admitted class are not available. It’s not enough for your child to have a knack for math and physics.

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Great College Advice

JULY 25, 2023

Standardized Test Scores The other academic factor is your test score on the ACT or SAT. Now much has been said about the diminishing importance of standardized tests in the admissions process. Many colleges and universities were “test-optional” before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.

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HelloCollege

MAY 12, 2023

While grades, extracurriculars, and test scores definitely hold a lot of weight in any admissions decision, class rank is also factored in. If you hope to go to a more elite school, other factors, like your GPA, standardized testing, and the difficulty of your courses, will be given greater consideration.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

While there is no agreed-upon definition, nontraditional applicants are typically those who are over 24 years old. Accepted students are not required to take the dreaded Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) —the standardized test for medical school—and can focus on their studies, research, clinical experiences, and so on.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 2, 2023

Along with the ACT, this standardized test is intended to give admissions officers an accurate idea of how applicants will perform in college-level courses. Instead, they’re going to take your score and compare it to other applicants to immediately know where you stand when it comes to standardized tests.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 2, 2023

Along with the ACT, this standardized test is intended to give admissions officers an accurate idea of how applicants will perform in college-level courses. Instead, they’re going to take your score and compare it to other applicants to immediately know where you stand when it comes to standardized tests.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 2, 2023

Along with the ACT, this standardized test is intended to give admissions officers an accurate idea of how applicants will perform in college-level courses. Instead, they’re going to take your score and compare it to other applicants to immediately know where you stand when it comes to standardized tests.

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SAT Ivy League Standardized Testing Out-of-State 52

AdmissionSight

APRIL 2, 2023

Along with the ACT, this standardized test is intended to give admissions officers an accurate idea of how applicants will perform in college-level courses. Instead, they’re going to take your score and compare it to other applicants to immediately know where you stand when it comes to standardized tests.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 1, 2023

Along with the ACT, this standardized test is intended to give admissions officers an accurate idea of how applicants will perform in college-level courses. Instead, they’re going to take your score and compare it to other applicants to immediately know where you stand when it comes to standardized tests.

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SAT Ivy League Standardized Testing Out-of-State 52

AdmissionSight

APRIL 1, 2023

Along with the ACT, this standardized test is intended to give admissions officers an accurate idea of how applicants will perform in college-level courses. Instead, they’re going to take your score and compare it to other applicants to immediately know where you stand when it comes to standardized tests.

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