Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

ACT and SAT scores decline across the U.S. Standardized tests, like the SAT and ACT, are used to determine academic readiness and skills for entering university. This month, Peterson’s will be offering an ACT and SAT special , six months of test prep for $135—99 dollars off, so that students can walk into their test confidently.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A 1300 SAT score opens many doors, though its impact varies based on your college goals. This guide will explore how your 1300 SAT score fits into the college admissions process and what steps you can take to make the most of it. How Good Is a 1300 SAT Score? 1300 SAT to ACT Conversion Should You Retake the SAT?

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 22, 2023

Debates around standardized testing have been around for as long as standardized test scores have been part of education in the United States. Others argue that standardized tests, such as the SAT and the ACT, are the only fair way to evaluate student achievement. Yet, these tests have changed.

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Grown & Flown

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Before we even opened the computer, my daughter and I sat down and discussed her top priorities. Academic Profile : What are the average GPA and ACT/SAT scores for admitted students? Return on Investment & Value for Cost : Does the quality of education match the price? Are there any trends in enrollment to be aware of?

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

In March 2023, Columbia University announced that it would permanently drop the SAT/ACT requirement for undergraduate admissions. The decision by Columbia to abandon the SAT/ACT requirement represents a significant milestone in the ongoing debate around standardized testing in higher education and in the overall future of college admissions.

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

In March 2023, Columbia University announced that it would permanently drop the SAT/ACT requirement for undergraduate admissions. The decision by Columbia to abandon the SAT/ACT requirement represents a significant milestone in the ongoing debate around standardized testing in higher education and in the overall future of college admissions.

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Marks Education

APRIL 16, 2025

At Marks Education , we specialize in helping students in and outside of the U.S. This includes explaining standardized tests (SAT, ACT) , essays , recommendation letters , the Common Application. You mightve heard that the U.S. apply to elite colleges. college application. Schedule your session today!

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JON BOECKENSTEDT'S ADMISSIONS WEBLOG

APRIL 1, 2025

April 1, 2025 In the years post-pandemic, several of the Ivy League institutions (along with their shadowed, loosely defined cousins, the “Ivy Plus” universities) have re-instituted their policy of requiring the SAT for admission.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 13, 2023

Recently, Columbia University was the first Ivy League to no longer require SAT/ACT testing as of 2023-24 and will be test-optional permanently. Test-blind means that a college or university will not consider your SAT/ACT score as part of their evaluation process even if you submit them.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 25, 2023

The college is known for its unique academic and outdoor education programs, including the Southwest Studies program, the Rocky Mountain Field Institute, and the Outdoor Education program. The median SAT score range was 1320-1470. Department of Education, the 4-year graduation rate at Colorado College is 88%.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

Core Curriculum: Typically there are types of courses or particular classes that each student must take which are often called distribution or general education requirements. Small Liberal Arts College (SLAC): Typically a private college that encourages a broad education with a student enrollment of under 3,000.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 30, 2024

When the COVID-19 pandemic upended higher education in 2020, one of the monumental changes was the widespread suspension of standardized testing. Among applicants with the same SAT or ACT scores, students from the wealthiest 0.1% Among applicants with the same SAT or ACT scores, students from the wealthiest 0.1% Don't send it.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The Chronicle of Higher Education recently highlighted the universitys automatic-admit policy, viewed as an affirmative action alternative but also a major factor in UT Austins increasing selectivity. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score.

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BestColleges

MARCH 8, 2024

Starting in fall 2024, Brown University will require students to submit SAT or ACT scores. Since then, about 40% of applicants have opted not to submit SAT or ACT scores, notes the university's " Ad Hoc Committee on Admissions Policies " report summarizing six months of data analysis and deliberations at President Christina H.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Applicants to the Class of 2029 will need to submit an SAT or ACT score although there are some exceptions for those unable to take these exams. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score. Transfer students may still take advantage of a test-optional policy.

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ACM College Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Prepare for Standardized Tests If you plan to take the SAT or ACT, start preparing now. Test Dates : Register at least six weeks in advance for the SAT or ACT as space is limited and some locations get full early. Check out my post with great tips and resources for preparing for the SAT.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

I gathered documents, tried, and failed to book an appointment, travelled to the DMV, drew a number, sat for three hours, turned in all my paperwork, took a mini drivers test and vision check, and finally posed for a new requisitely terrible picture. It was a ton of prep work and a huge investment of time and emotional energy.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Community college isn’t just an affordable way to ease into higher education before transferring to a four-year program—it’s also a great option if you want to skip the university route altogether. Also, community colleges go the extra mile to make education even more affordable. What Are the Best Community Colleges in the US?

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Admissions Village

JANUARY 19, 2025

Sophia supplied reasonably priced fresh eggs for her neighbors, and the EMT provided basic medical care and sat with patients who needed someone to hold their hand when they were scared, allowing the more senior EMTs to focus on advanced procedures. Our preference is always for faculty as they are trained, experienced educators.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 6, 2023

As COVID hit the world in the spring of 2020 so the standard orthodoxy around SAT or ACT testing went out of the window as colleges declared themselves Test Optional, meaning that students could choose if they wanted to submit test scores and that their chances of acceptance wouldn’t be impacted if they didn’t.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 19, 2024

These letters help Harvard see you through the eyes of educators who know your academic and personal strengths. Standardized test scores Harvard has reinstated its requirement for standardized test scores beginning with the class of 2029, meaning applicants must now submit SAT or ACT results as part of their application. weighted on 4.0

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Admissions Village

APRIL 25, 2023

Part 3: This Process Is Opaque In the first part of this series, we discussed the role that the rise of test-optional (it is now optional to submit standardized test scores, SAT or ACT, at most colleges) has played in opening up the applicant pool to highly selective colleges. What can we say about test-optional admissions policies today?

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BestColleges

MARCH 20, 2024

Data Summary Check The median total SAT score is 1030. Note Reference [1] Check Among popular colleges, New York University had the highest SAT scores in the 25th percentile, with enrollees in the bottom quartile scoring 1470. Table of Contents What Is a Bad SAT Score Overall? What's a Bad SAT Score for Local State Schools?

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Test scores Unlike the many colleges that have reinstated standardized testing requirements , the UC schools remain test-blind and will not consider SAT or ACT scores. Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Need-based Need-based scholarships help students from low-income families afford a college education. GPA and test scores Most merit-based scholarships require top-notch academic records, so if youre applying for one, aim for a high GPA and strong test scores on the ACT or SAT. Head here for a full guide to need-blind colleges.)

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Ivy Central

MARCH 22, 2023

The college is Test Optional, meaning you don’t have to provide an SAT or ACT score when you apply, however, approximately 70% did include a score, 75% of reported SAT scores were 1480 and above while the ACT score was between 33 and 36. Acceptance GPA The average GPA of admitted students is typically in the 3.8-4.0

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Discovery College Consulting

APRIL 29, 2025

An educational evaluation can determine if you have a learning disability, ADHD, autism, or other types of neurodivergence. Testing in the last three years is the recommendation for how recent your evaluation should be and is required for receiving accommodations on the SAT/ACT and at some colleges.

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Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

This means that 94% of first-year students continue their education for their sophomore year and beyond. Standardized Test Scores The SAT/ACT scores are optional. The accepted students had an SAT score of more than 1300 and an ACT score of more than 30. Wake Forest University’s first-year retention rate is 94%.

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Marks Education

APRIL 3, 2025

Class of 2025 Score Improvements For the last fifteen years, Marks Education has collected score improvement data for every test preparation student with whom we have worked for six or more tutoring sessions. The table above shows our students average ACT and SAT score improvements for the past five years. points on the ACT.

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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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Marks Education

MAY 14, 2025

While we encourage you to spend some time relaxing, the Marks Education team knows that summer can be a game changer when it comes to self-improvement. Marks Education offers baseline testing every Saturday this summer; contact us now to reserve your spot. Were happy to help! Contact us now for a free consultation!

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

While UPenn hasn’t released exact numbers for Early Decision (ED) and Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rates for the Class of 2028, we can make some educated guesses: Application Type Total Applications Accepted Acceptance Rate Regular Decision 8,500 TBA TBA Early Decision 56,735 (estimated) TBA TBA Overall 65,235 3,508 5.4% The takeaway?

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Admissions Village

DECEMBER 1, 2022

According to the Higher Education Research Institute’s Freshman Survey in 2020, 68.10% of first-year students at 4-year universities had an A or A- average in high school. Stuart Schmill, the Dean of Admissions and Student Financial Services at MIT, did a Q&A on MIT’s decision to reinstate their SAT/ACT requirement.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Hoping to attend one of the five US military service academies for your undergraduate education? Merchant Marine Academy Admissions Stats Acceptance Rate: around 29% Median SAT Score Range: N/A Median ACT Score Range: 25-28 What is attending a Service Academies like? Cadets are expected to excel in all three areas.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 1, 2025

With the right help, you could have access to a world-class education without breaking the bank. GPA, 1500-1580 SAT, or 34-36 ACT Harvards financial aid program is one of the most generous out there. Yes, these schools might look expensive at first, but thanks to amazing financial aid programs, you could end up paying nothing.

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HelloCollege

APRIL 22, 2025

A lot has changed with the ACT and SAT over the last 20 years. The SAT changed the format of the test in 2005, and again in 2016, and again in 2024. The Digital SAT The SAT went digital at the beginning of last year on January 1st, 2024 in the middle of a school year. The SAT transition was a mess.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 5, 2025

ACT or SAT scores ACT English Language Arts. SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. Alternatively, ACT English Plus Reading with a score of 63 or better or SAT Subject Tests in English Composition. Exams You can also fulfill this requirement by scoring 500 or better on the SAT U.S. SAT Subject Test.

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