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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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 19, 2024

Your AP scores are not just a way to place into advanced coursework or test out of requirements in college, they are also a pivotal asset in college admissions. Just last month, Yale University announced that they will once again require applicants to submit standardized test scores. is crucial to score points on both sections!

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 1, 2024

UChi prioritizes students who definitively and confidently prioritize them, so it’s important to remember that applying early is your strongest tool. Standardized Tests The University of Chicago is test optional, meaning that you aren’t required to submit an ACT or SAT score.

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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. This is a new definition of the testing required and one we would love to see more widely implemented. Others have made big announcements in the last few weeks.

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Anna Ivey Consulting

MARCH 27, 2023

Dial back, but don’t give up, practicing for standardized tests. You may not be making a final decision on whether and which tests you will be taking until this summer, but in the meantime you want to keep up your skills. So slot in 15-20 minutes of practice for standardized tests on every school day.

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Anna Ivey Consulting

JANUARY 16, 2023

Which Standardized Tests to Take and When Love ‘em or hate ‘em, standardized tests like the SAT or ACT are still a major part of the college admissions process at some colleges. And a small number of colleges are test-blind; those college won’t look at your test scores even if you have them.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 16, 2024

In this post we’ll be focusing on the New York campus, but if you are considering either the Abu Dhabi or Shanghai campus definitely shoot us a note as they have different requirements and definitions of “international.”

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 22, 2024

If you are a prospective international student based on the USC definition, you will follow nearly the same application process as students who are US citizens — with a few notable differences that we’ll go into below. Standardized Tests The next aspect of your application that we’re going to dig into are your standardized tests.

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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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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 13, 2023

Learning loss, changes in standardized tests and the undeniable reality of future uncertainties, have changed the emotional and practical landscape. How has achievement culture and teenage anxiety changed post-pandemic? The pandemic has changed the culture significantly, though we have yet to see the long-term impact.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 7, 2024

First off, let’s confirm that you fit the UC definition of an “international student.” Standardized Tests If you’re stressing about taking the SAT or ACT test — or even tackling both — you’ll like this. We help outstanding students get into their perfect fit. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.,

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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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SSA Online College Prep

JANUARY 26, 2024

With the steps above, you can definitely increase your chances of getting off that waitlist! Students applied without several of the requirements that selective schools have long relied on , leaving colleges scrambling to figure out what else they might consider instead. Got more questions about college waitlists? Check out these FAQs !

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DC College Counseling

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

He recommends students ask questions when they look at colleges and universities' middle 50% of test scores to understand whose scores are included in that figure. This last one is definitely fraught with differing expectations!) Are you confused about the controversy between JMU and the NCAA?

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 26, 2024

It is definitely amazing. Thank you, Kristen, you definitely made a big difference!!! It is definitely amazing. She coached me in making strategic choices about how I approach the college application process and how I package myself as a candidate. Private Counseling student Thanks Maria. Private Counseling parent Thanks Maria.

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AHM Advising

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Merit can be academic, as measured by GPA and/or standardized test scores; it can be based on talent, as evaluated through an audition, a portfolio, an essay, or an athletic review, for example. How do you qualify for merit-based aid ? Well, this varies based on many factors. Happy searching!

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BestColleges

AUGUST 8, 2023

The strict definition of “need-blind” required by Section 568 doesn't include putting a thumb on the scale for wealthy kids, which is what Dartmouth confessed to. More than 200,000 students paid higher tuition and incurred larger debt absent competition among these institutions. Those in the top.1% 1% are more than twice as likely.

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Princeton College Consulting

JUNE 6, 2023

It is definitely a case of garbage in, garbage out. Standardized Test Preparation: While many colleges are test optional, some are reverting back to requiring students to submit an SAT or ACT. If journaling, the goal should be to write one page per day.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 29, 2023

In the aftermath of California’s Proposition 209, which banned affirmative action in admissions (1996), the University of California implemented several race-neutral alternatives from outreach efforts targeted to low-income students, admissions guarantees for more students, and most recently, eliminating the use of standardized test scores.

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

With an acceptance rate of 36% for Georgia residents and just 12% for out-of-state applicants, getting into Georgia Tech can definitely be a challenge. In order for students to complete their application to Georgia Tech, they are encouraged to submit their standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) by self-reporting to the institution.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

APRIL 6, 2020

For all of these reasons, schools are creating bigger wait lists, and will almost definitely turn to them in unprecedented ways to fill their incoming classes. To further optimize your chances, if it’s allowed by your target schools, I definitely recommend interacting with your wait list manager.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

You’ll need to count on more than just your GPA and standardized test scores to stand out – which is where your essays come in. You’ll need to answer by explaining a) your definition of community and b) the specific, concrete contributions you’ve made to your communities in the past.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 4, 2022

They definitely don’t want you to be sending them a note every three days. During the college application process, many students get distracted by essays, supplements, and standardized tests. Don’t get too excited about “updates” being plural, though. We write really great letters of continued interest with our students.

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Niche

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Direct Admissions is disrupting the standard college admissions process. Students have been expressing frustrations for years regarding the timelines, deadlines, standardized testing, application fees, and stress related to the college search process. Sign up for the newsletter!

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

News & World Report Graduation and retention rates: 16% First-year retention rates: 5% Graduation rate performance: 10% Social Mobility Pell graduation rates: 3% Pell graduation performance: 3% First-generation graduation rates: 2.5% First-generation graduation performance: 2.5%

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 13, 2024

Before we go much deeper, you should determine if you are an international student according to the Dartmouth definition. Standardized Tests For the past few years, the SAT or ACT have not been required but would be considered if submitted. We specialize in making the college admissions process smooth sailing.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Unless your scores are well below Princeton’s middle 50%, then you should definitely submit them; at minimum, it’s recommended that you study and sit for the exams to see if you have a shot at a strong score. You might be wondering why you should care about these scores when Princeton is test-optional.

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DC College Counseling

MAY 30, 2023

This means that TJ’s new admissions process, which includes increasing the minimum GPA and coursework requirements, increasing the class size, and eliminating the standardized testing requirement, will stay in place. Pursuing this program on top of running DC College Counseling definitely kept me busy this past year (understatement!)

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 1, 2023

However, the exam is not a definitive standalone indicator of whether you have what it takes to earn an MBA or succeed professionally. The adjusted exam is a reflection of the ongoing institutional shift toward relaxed standardized test requirements.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Specific approaches on which it gives detailed guidance include: Approaches to adopt or expand: targeted outreach and pathways programs dual-enrollment and early-college programs summer programs K-12 college counseling community-college partnerships direct-admission programs top-percent plans Approaches to phase out or limit: legacy preferences heavy (..)

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Berkeley² Academy

JANUARY 21, 2021

So focusing on the Reading, Writing, and Math sections will definitely be better for improving your admission chances. Therefore, when possible, it is in your best interest to not only get good grades but also score well on AP/IB and SAT/ACT tests. Planning on taking the upcoming March SAT?

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Admissions.Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Let’s dive into some definitions and discuss fundamental financial aid terminology while introducing what’s new this aid cycle so you can successfully navigate the process of funding an undergraduate education as we approach 2024.

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The College Solutions Blog

JANUARY 11, 2022

One of the key issues when creating a solid college list is to understand the definition of these terms: Reach. Definition: Reach schools represent colleges and universities where students have a low chance of gaining admission. Definition: With safety schools, the applicant is in the top 25% applicants. Reach schools.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

You should definitely take classes that you’ll do well in but also that will challenge you in good ways, and you should definitely not take all of the hardest classes possible just to bump up the rigor on your transcript if it means you will struggle and struggle just to stay afloat. It definitely does NOT mean that!

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College Essay Guy

JULY 27, 2023

If your GPA is lower than suggested at the time you apply, you may have to perform above average on your standardized tests. If your SAT is lower than suggested at the time you apply, you may have to perform above average on your other standardized tests or have spectacular extracurricular activities to compensate.

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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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Princeton College Consulting

APRIL 15, 2019

The key to the goals, however counter-intuitively, is that they not focus solely on admission to college and definitely not to a particular college. Too often we see students who have done well in school and on standardized tests struggle to complete their application essays.

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