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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.

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Which Is More Important — Grades or Extracurricular Activities?

Great College Advice

One of the most-oft questions I get from families is some version of this: “Which is more important — grades or extracurricular activities? Grades are more important than your extracurricular activities. honors, college prep, remedial, Advanced Placement, etc.), Here’s the answer. Hands down. Why is that?

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Northwestern SAT Scores: Full Breakdown

Next Admit College Admissions Blog

However, applicants may choose to submit these scores along with other optional forms of testing, such as Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate scores. The remaining 22% omitted standardized test scores from their applications. Northwestern’s SAT code for submitting official test scores is 1565.

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The Fine Line Between Challenging Yourself and Overloading

Princeton College Consulting

College Placement vs. Honors or Advanced Placement Level One of the more frequent questions we get from parents and students is: Is it better to stay at the College Placement (CP) or Honors level in my high school courses and get an A or step up to the Honors or Advanced Placement (AP) level and get a B?

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What’s a Good SAT/ACT Score for Applying to College?

Solomon Admissions

In addition to the usual application materials, like transcripts, letters of recommendation, and essays, students are often asked to submit standardized test scores from either the SAT or ACT exam when applying to college. Top schools do not recommend one test over the other; students are allowed to submit whichever one they prefer.

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Can You Go to College With a GED?

BestColleges

Unlike high school graduates, however, some people with GEDs don't have a record of standardized test scores or extracurricular activities — these are things that many colleges request from applicants. Test Scores Many admissions officers look to entrance exams like the ACT or SAT as college readiness indicators.

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University of California scraps SAT and ACT Scores from admissions

Elite Open School

This settlement decision officially closes the door on any hopes for the SAT or ACT to be used for admissions, as the UC system will not revert even to the brief test-optional period after testing dates were cancelled and delayed due to the pandemic. The vast majority of elite universities remain test-optional and some test-blind.

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