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Harvard Reinstates Standardized Testing

BestColleges

Harvard has reinstituted its standardized test requirement beginning next fall. Studies suggest standardized tests can help increase socioeconomic diversity. Add Harvard to the list of universities reinstating standardized test requirements. Why the about-face?

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Test Optional: Should You Take the SAT or ACT?

ACM College Consulting

Last summer, more than 1900 colleges were test optional, test-free or test-blind. Many others have stated they will not go back to requiring test scores yet, if ever, but there is still the potential for more colleges to return to requiring test scores. So, should students still take a test?

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Applying to Wesleyan as an International Student

The Koppelman Group

In this post, we’ll go into detail about what Wesleyan likes to see on your transcript, in your extracurriculars section, and on your standardized tests, but the most important thing to remember is that Wesleyan doesn’t like cookie cutter. Show this through extracurriculars and extra classes in the subjects you love.

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4 Things to Know Before Applying to a Test-Optional College

Solomon Admissions

Did you know that there are over 1,830 colleges and universities that have switched to test-optional over the last few years? These universities recognize that standardized tests alone do not fully represent a student’s abilities, talents, and/or potential. Test-optional policies differ from institution to institution.

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What Is a Bad SAT Score — And Should I Worry About Mine?

BestColleges

Note Reference [1] Check Scoring 870 puts you at the bottom 25% of test-takers. It's also important to remember that your standardized test score is just one factor that schools will consider in your overall application. Plus, find advice from a test prep expert on strategies to improve your score.

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Duke University: Class of 2028 Acceptance Rate

Top Tier Admissions

It was founded in 1838 and is one of the top-ranked private research universities in the United States, ranked #7 (tied with CalTech) in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report. Home to the legendary Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke’s Blue Devils foster infectious school spirit and a tight-knit community. of applicants were accepted.

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Applying to the University of Michigan as an International Student

The Koppelman Group

The University of Michigan is a major research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan that is regularly ranked in the top five public universities in the United States. acceptance rate is heavily skewed by a much higher acceptance rate for students from Michigan than from students outside of the state — or outside of the country.