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Why Dartmouth College Is Requiring ACT and SAT Scores Again

BestColleges

Dartmouth researchers found SAT and ACT scores can help identify high-achieving, under-resourced students since the college looks at scores in context to where a student is from. high school in the top 20% of the College Board's index for challenge, which considers income, crime rates, housing stability, and more.

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Brown Reinstates SAT/ACT Requirement

BestColleges

Starting in fall 2024, Brown University will require students to submit SAT or ACT scores. Brown becomes the third Ivy League school, following Yale and Dartmouth, to reinstate standardized testing requirements. The university also announced it will continue to offer an Early Decision option and maintain legacy preferences.

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How High School Counselors Help Students Navigate the College Admissions Process

Solomon Admissions

There are many moving parts to the college admissions process, yet most students and families don’t understand the integral role their high school counselor plays. High school counselors can help students with the college admissions process in a number of ways.

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Advice for High School Juniors

CTK College Coach

Half of your high school story has been written, and the next half lies before you, ready for your pen. My oldest is a junior this year, so after all my years of advising families on how to best take advantage of resources in high school and prepare for college applications, I walk on this journey with you as a parent now too.

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Oklahoma Bill Would Let High School Seniors Retake ACT for Free

BestColleges

The Oklahoma House of Representatives voted to allow high school seniors to have the option to retake the ACT for free. Oklahoma currently allows high school juniors to take either the ACT or SAT for free during school hours. High school juniors in Oklahoma can take the ACT for free under state law.

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Volunteer Opportunities for High School Students: Why You Should Consider Volunteering

SSA Online College Prep

Volunteer Opportunities for High School Students Now that COVID-19 constraints have been lifted, there are countless opportunities to conduct volunteer work, both in person and virtually! Want more SAT tips directly in your inbox? * Learn more about college, financial aid, and SAT® news and tips and tricks!

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Is the SAT Optional?

PrepScholar

As you research colleges and universities and consider their admissions requirements, you’ll inevitably notice that many schools require you to submit your SAT scores as part of your application. Given its purpose, it’s no wonder that colleges and universities have been requiring the SAT for decades.

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