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Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions

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And they are recorded and presented to college admissions officers on your transcript. The Importance of Your High School Transcript in College Admissions The number one most important element of your college application is your transcript. The transcript is the record of your academic performance.

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How Hard Is It to Get into Stanford? Admission Requirements + Tips

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Youre definitely not alone! Here are the documents you need to prepare: Transcript of records. Submitting SAT or ACT scores is optional for the 202425 cycle. Stanford SAT requirements Although Stanford is test-optional for the 20242025 cycle, submitting strong SAT scores can boost your application.

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College Admissions Glossary of Terms

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First Generation Applicant: Colleges can have different definitions for who is a first generation college student. Some colleges require students to fill this out and they use it instead of a student’s transcript. Test Optiona l: A policy adopted by some colleges where submitting SAT or ACT scores is not mandatory.

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UPenn Acceptance Rate: Admissions Statistics

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Just make sure all your materials—recommendation letters, transcripts, test scores—are submitted well before the clock runs out. According to UPenn’s 2023-2024 Common Data Set, the mid-50% SAT range for admitted students is 1500–1570, with the ACT range sitting at 34–35. Think 1550+ on the SAT or 35 on the ACT. The takeaway?

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To Test or Not to Test?

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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. This is a new definition of the testing required and one we would love to see more widely implemented. Perhaps not surprisingly, demand for SAT and ACT testing has been rising.

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Top 7 Benefits of Attending a Local Community College

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If you’ve been asking yourself what the benefits of attending a local community college are, affordability is definitely near the top of the list. Most community colleges don’t require SAT or ACT scores for admission. Lower costs One of the biggest perks of choosing a community college is the cost savings.

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Is Cornell Test Optional? Requirements + Tips

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For Fall 2025 applicants, Cornell remains test-optional, giving students the choice to submit SAT or ACT scores. Cornell Standardized Testing Policy Cornell SAT Requirements Cornell ACT Requirements Should You Submit Your Test Scores? Dont stress about the SAT or ACT. Cornell University is test-optional, but not for long.

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