The Koppelman Group

APRIL 10, 2025

The top five majors at Duke are Computer Science, Economics, Biology, Public Policy, and Psychology, and students are drawn to the university by the strong community culture paired with exceptional research opportunities. Extracurriculars When preparing for the college application process, theres a lot of conversation about activities.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 6, 2025

This has been their policy for a long time for at least two decades, and up to 50+ years and they have no intention of switching things up. Legacy at MIT Legacy admissions policies have been critiqued harshly following the Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action. However, MIT does not subscribe to this norm.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 1, 2025

Scores Like most universities, the Cornell testing policy has been shifting over the past few years and through the Covid pandemic. Extracurriculars What an applicant does outside of the classroom isnt as important as grades and scores, but that doesnt mean that it is unimportant.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 10, 2025

No extracurricular activity is “bad,” but some definitely catch the eye of college admissions teams more than others. Getting involved in extracurricular activities can seriously boost your chances of getting into college. 4 Tiers of Extracurricular Activities Do Tier 1 Extracurriculars Guarantee You a Spot?

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 12, 2025

Legacy students who get into top schools like Vanderbilt are held to the same high standards that means top-tier grades, strong test scores, and standout extracurriculars. Its no surprise; many come from well-resourced backgrounds where private schools, academic support, and connections with impressive extracurriculars abound.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

So, we help him focus on public policy, especially in relation to issues around decriminalization and safe injection sites. This means you need to have meaningful engagement with your prospective major an easy way to start that is through in-school extracurriculars. This is also where we really help our clients.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 15, 2025

That means excellent grades, scores, extracurriculars, and essays. Extracurriculars Being team captain or dabbling in a few clubs wont cut it you need to demonstrate real substance if you want USCs attention. That means top-notch grades, strong test scores, and standout extracurriculars.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This could be related to an extracurricular activity, work, volunteering, an academic activity, family responsibility, or any other non-classroom activity. 100-250 words) Prompt 2(optional) Do you have any employment or family obligations that limit your participation in extracurricular activities? If so, please describe.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 14, 2025

Many of these changes started before the US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights launched an investigation into the legacy admissions policy at Penn, related to the striking down of affirmative action by the Supreme Court, in January of 2024. All legacy applicants should follow this same model.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 5, 2025

Below, weve broken it down to four key areas for action: grades, scores, extracurriculars, and type of application. For the Applicant: Unsurprisingly, the applicant has the most work to do. Its their application, after all! Grades It shouldnt be surprising that you need to have awesome grades to get into Dartmouth.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 20, 2025

Extracurriculars As a Catholic university rooted in faith, Notre Dame cares about service and caring for your community in an ongoing way. For the Class of 2028 and Class of 2027, strong test scores were a 1500 or above on the SAT or a 34 or above on the ACT. These are not cut-offs, but they are something to aim for.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 7, 2025

Extracurriculars One of the most common weak spots that we see for hopeful Harvard applicants is in what they do outside of class hours. With the caveat that those COVID years scores may be misleading given the SAT/ACT waiver filter, we advise our legacy students aim for an ACT of 35 or 36, and an SAT score of at least 780 for each section.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 25, 2025

Extracurriculars Having a leadership title or joining a handful of clubs might look good on paper, but its not enough to impress UNC. If you claim to be passionate about public health, journalism, or computer science, your application needs to show it.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 30, 2023

On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina in twin cases brought by Students for Fair Admissions, ruling that the decades-long policy of race-conscious admissions in American higher education was unconstitutional. What Does the Fair Admissions Decision Say?

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 21, 2025

The University of Miami has announced a significant policy update for prospective students. This marks a shift from the test-optional policy adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. This marks a shift from the test-optional policy adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

You already know that summer and extracurricular activities are a great way to explore your interests, challenge yourself, and maybe even strengthen your college application along the way. Download a Printable Version of the Values List CEGS Epic List of Summer and extracurricular Ideas Organized by Values Thats right.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

To make sure this doesn’t happen to you, it’s important to understand what a revoked admission means and familiarize yourself with your college’s policies. A college can revoke your acceptance, and each school has its own policies outlining when and why this might happen. The good news is these policies aren’t a secret.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Transfer students may still take advantage of a test-optional policy. 3 words) What is your most meaningful extracurricular commitment, and what would you like us to know about it? 50 words) Required for transfer students: What is your most meaningful extracurricular commitment, and what would you like us to know about it?

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Grown & Flown

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Clubs & Activities : What extracurriculars are available? Housing Policies : Is freshman housing required? Honors College Housing : Is there dedicated honors housing? Is it required for first-year students? Greek Life : What percentage of students participate? How many students participate, and what are the most popular?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

However, this policy will change for Fall 2026 admissions, when standardized test scores will once again be required. Understanding Cornells shifting test policies is crucial for applicants. Cornell Standardized Testing Policy Cornell SAT Requirements Cornell ACT Requirements Should You Submit Your Test Scores?

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

By ensuring that parents are well-informed about upcoming events, school policies, and student progress, administrators can build stronger connections between the school and the families they serve. Parents are eager to be involved in their child’s education. You don’t need to send emails every day—weekly or bi-weekly updates can suffice.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

A big reason for this surge is the rise of test-optional policies and increased global access to higher education. This means more competition for every spot and higher expectations for grades, test scores, essays, and extracurriculars. Meanwhile, the acceptance rate has decreased from 9.9% to just 5.4%. That’s a massive drop.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

In this blog, we’ll break down what it means for a college to be “test-optional,” how these policies impact admissions, and introduce you to some of the best test optional colleges in the U.S. That’s right—so many schools are embracing test-optional policies, giving students like you more opportunities to find the right fit.

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Peterson's Blog

JANUARY 7, 2025

Test-Optional Policies Colleges with test-optional policies allow students to decide whether to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their application. Other aspects of your application, like GPA, essays, recommendation letters, and extracurriculars, are given more weight.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Renewed Interest in Test Scores For the first time since 2021, more applicants submitted test scores than did not, despite widespread test-optional policies. C ollege Private Counseling Develop an organized and effective application strategy that leverages your academic and extracurricular experience to stand out.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 22, 2025

According to their admissions policy , Duke will consider the highest scores on each section, regardless of the test date, and will create a new composite score by averaging those scores. This policy can be a game-changer, but only if you can use it to your advantage. Extracurriculars. The good news is, yes, they do!

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 1, 2025

To have a real shot, your application needs to stand out in every waygrades, essays, recommendations, and extracurriculars. That means your essays need to be sharp, your recommendations glowing, and your extracurriculars meaningful. UChicago Early Decision policy Both ED I and ED II are binding. Yale University 3.7% Dont panic.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 5, 2025

This is a new policy. For the past few years, UPenn was test-optional; however, that policy has ended. Extracurriculars You need spectacular extracurriculars to get into Penn, but more than that, they need to be strategic and tell a story. When we work with students, we always plan out an extracurricular path to success.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 24, 2025

Research areas include longevity, dementia care, and elder policy. The campus offers Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Public Policy (MPP) programs by the USC Price School of Public Policy. Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. Research emphasizes trauma care, homelessness, and social justice.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 6, 2025

UChicago is one of the most popular colleges amongst our clients, and its one of the best places to study things like econ, public policy, business, and math. A low GPA, average test scores, or a sparse extracurricular record wont suddenly become more impressive just because you applied early. Its not a free pass.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

Extracurricular Activities (EC’s): How a student spends their time outside of the classroom. Test Blind : A college admissions policy where standardized test scores (like the SAT or ACT) are not considered at all, even if a student submits them. Need-aware" policies allow colleges to consider financial need when deciding on admissions.

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Berkeley² Academy

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Today, we’re breaking down recent news surrounding UT Austin’s auto-admission policy and UT tuition coverage, including how these shifts may impact you! This change is already reflected on their website. Last year, UT Austin was ranked #30 in the top US national universities and #7 in the top US public universities.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 7, 2025

C ollege Private Counseling Develop an organized and effective application strategy that leverages your academic and extracurricular experience to stand out. Financial Aid & Scholarships: All ED applicants will be considered for USCs need-based financial aid and merit scholarships.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 29, 2025

Thanks to this inclusive admissions policy, Emerson College removes the usual barriers of admission that often limit opportunities for young writers. That means youll also be dealing with academics and other extracurricular activities on top of the writing program. Meanwhile, the online class meets after school on a weeknight.

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 8, 2025

Changes to standardized testing requirements Some colleges that have maintained test-optional policies include Princeton, the University of Maryland, and Texas A&M. According to their admissions office , Yales test-flexible policy is designed to empower applicants to put their best foot forward.

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Do you have to be a star athlete, or a straight-A student, or maybe the president of every extracurricular club? These scholarships typically require excellent grades, high test scores, and sometimes additional criteria like leadership, community service, or extracurricular involvement. Eligibility: Must be a U.S.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 26, 2024

HKS teaches students to improve public policy and leadership to create better societies for everyone. Extracurricular opportunities. A college admissions consultant can give you personalized guidance on improving your academics and extracurriculars to help you get accepted. Harvard Kennedy School (HKS). Research facilities.

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