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How Long Is the ACT Test? A Guide to ACT Timing

HelloCollege

As high school students prepare for college admissions, one standardized test that looms over their heads is the ACT (American College Testing). A common question among test-takers is, “How long is the ACT exam?” So, How Long is the ACT Test?

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Understanding your College Admissions Chances: How to Create a Balanced School List

Berkeley² Academy

Once you’ve compiled 10-20 colleges you’re interested in researching further, the next step is to determine whether they are a safety , match , reach , or long shot for your specific profile. Skewing your college list too long shot-heavy puts your admissions chances at risk.

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action at U.S. Colleges

Spark Admissions

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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Planning for College: What to do Over the Long Summer Break?

Ivy Central

The road to submitting your college applications is a long one. Good grades will only get you so far in the college application process, colleges will also want to know about activities you have been a part of, and the long break provides the perfect opportunity for you to put time into these activities. Grade 11/Junior Year.

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Should I Take the New Digital SAT?

Spark Admissions

Is the new digital SAT good? Is the new digital SAT bad? We will try to answer these questions below. As you may know, the SAT is in the process of transitioning to a new version of the test. Below, we discuss some of the most significant changes to the current SAT and what they might mean for you and your college application process.

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College Admissions- Middle 50%, Test Optional (… and Country Music?)

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

On these treks, I was thinking about how infrequently I get long stretches of time alone. Back When Middle 50% ranges- There was a time when publishing the middle 50% GPA and SAT/ACT range of admitted students was extremely helpful. In the last week, I’ve made two 5-hour drives. One from Baltimore, MD to Durham, NC.

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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. Let's take a closer look at how Brown reached its often conflicting conclusions. Brown becomes the third Ivy League school, following Yale and Dartmouth, to reinstate standardized testing requirements. Paxson's request.

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