ACM College Consulting

APRIL 23, 2024

For rising seniors, summer represents a time of exploration, relaxation, and, importantly, college planning. Here's a comprehensive guide to navigating summer college planning for rising seniors: Reflect and Set Goals : Take the time to reflect on your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and personal interests.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

“So, where are you going to go to college?” If you know a high schooler—or are one!—you you know that this is a dreaded question. Well, for starters, many students don’t feel like the decision is theirs. Many also feel lost. When should students start visiting schools? When should they take the SAT?

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University Gurus

MARCH 23, 2024

For others, it might fall somewhere in between, including some test prep services and making sure you pick the right high school classes. At Kate Stone College Consulting, we take a holistic approach to college prep. At Kate Stone College Consulting, we take a holistic approach to college prep.

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CTK College Coach

MAY 2, 2024

Sophomores, you have completed the first half of high school and are headed for big things in the coming months and years, including preparing for college applications. How to time WHEN to take the SAT/ACT? How to time WHEN to take the SAT/ACT?

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CTK College Coach

MAY 2, 2024

Sophomores, you have completed the first half of high school and are headed for big things in the coming months and years, including preparing for college applications. How to time WHEN to take the SAT/ACT? How to time WHEN to take the SAT/ACT?

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 3, 2024

EDII vs. EA | Should You Apply to 20 Schools? Should You Only Apply to One School? In this article, we’ll walk you through some of the questions to ask yourself which might help. So how do you know what’s right for you? Applying to colleges takes money, time, and energy.

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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Many colleges have still not decided if they will become permanently test-optional for admissions. Instead, they are tracking how their test-optional students do once they are on campus, and they will use that data to make a final decision eventually. Yale has said they will not take predicted IB scores.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 8, 2024

How long do college admissions take? But exactly how long do college admissions take? The answer to this question depends on many factors, not least of which is what you personally consider to be the official beginning to this process. If you feel confident in math, challenge yourself by taking honors.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 17, 2023

Here are our six steps to making an SAT Ⓡ study plan. Step 1 - take a full-length practice test to identify what you want to work on. Set aside time to study - and stick to it everyday. Incorporate timing practice into your study plan as well. The more specific you can get, the better. But never fear!

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Many high school juniors are busy with school work, extracurricular activities, and other responsibilities, not to mention the burdens of the ongoing pandemic. Please note that this is a general timeline, and students should adjust it to fit their specific needs. Read this advice on how to create a college list.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 26, 2023

The new digital SAT launches this spring for all international students and NEXT spring in the U.S. I’m sure you can imagine the questions we’ve been receiving on how best to prepare. In reality, though, the skills you’ve been honing are precisely the skills you’ll need to ace the digital SAT.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 15, 2024

Regardless of your reasons for considering law school and a legal career, it’s never too early or too late to starting thinking about how to best position yourself for the law school admissions process. START NOW HOW TO GET INTO LAW SCHOOL Focus on your grades. ENROLL NOW Take tough classes and focus on writing.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 27, 2023

Countless parents have asked us why their student gets good grades but has low SAT scores - not realizing that this is super common! Prepping on her own in high school, Alyssa could never get above a 650 on the math section of the SAT exam. So how did she get to a perfect 800 ? Get more SAT prep tips on our blog !

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For UGA Admissions, early October brings out a wide range of questions about the UGA Early Action process, so here is an FAQ on the most prevalent questions out there at this time. Should I apply Early Action or Regular Decision? It is actually up to you whether you should apply for EA or RD. I don’t know.

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Admissions.Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

You’ve likely heard that College Board is shifting the SAT to a digital format, and the transition has already begun. But questions abound: When the digital SAT will be fully available? How have the first international tests fared? The SAT will be fully digital in the U.S. The SAT will be fully digital in the U.S.

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Solomon Admissions

JUNE 29, 2023

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. SAT/ACT scores are used by colleges to try and standardize students across the country.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Part 3: How hard is it to get into a BS/DDS program? Part 4: BS/DDS admissions strategies Appendix: Complete list of BS/DDS programs - Part 1: Introduction College is commonly a time of exploration during which students can delve into different interests and consider possible career paths. Your guide is on its way.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 13, 2023

Summer is an important time to think about preparing for college, but there are so many competing priorities that it can be hard to decide the best use of your time. You may want to consider academic priorities but also volunteering, family, and more. So many summer college prep options! So little time!

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Berkeley² Academy

JANUARY 18, 2024

Out with the old, in with the new: From March 2024 and onward, the SAT will be entirely digital. Many students mistakenly believe this new digital SAT will be “easier,” but be wary of this mindset. On the device, you will need to download Bluebook, the platform used for the digital SAT.

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SSA Online College Prep

JUNE 8, 2023

SAT scores on different tests can be compared , even if one test is “easy” and one is “hard.” Get more SAT prep tips on our blog. How Scoring Works on the SAT and Why All Test Scores Can Be Compared Parents often ask: during which month is it best to take the SAT? How does scoring work on each test?

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 2, 2024

Princeton has so many great programs. If you are into International Affairs, Eating Clubs, or need-blind schools, you probably already have Princeton near the top of your list. But you might be asking yourself, “Can I really get into Princeton?” If you are serious about Princeton, you need to be a top candidate.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

With class sizes averaging only 30 students, undergraduates have opportunities to take active roles in their education and develop mentorships with their accomplished professors. Outside of classes, students gather at many different spots around campus, including the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

As we round the bend on the middle of the year, many juniors are taking the ACT or SAT– or wondering whether they should in this largely test-optional world. I can’t say in the abstract whether any one student should prep and test. You can see my fulsome update on the digital SAT here.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A March 2024 Update As we head deep into the middle of the school year, many juniors are taking the ACT or SAT– or wondering whether they should in this largely test-optional world. With Dartmouth and Yale now requiring test scores, will the test optional trend reverse?

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BestColleges

JULY 17, 2023

The Classic Learning Test is an alternative to the SAT and ACT and is accepted by over 200 mostly private and religious colleges and universities. Now, a massive student population will have the option of taking the CLT. The full board will take a final vote later this summer, and approval seems likely. In May, Florida Gov.

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ACM College Consulting

MARCH 21, 2023

The digital SAT has debuted internationally and will most likely remain the only form available for international students from now on. Many are a bit apprehensive after witnessing CollegeBoard’s struggles with digital AP exams in recent years, but so far the feedback has been mostly positive.

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 9, 2023

Both SAT and ACT are exams taken by high school students for college admission. Before you decide whether you should take the SAT, ACT, or both, it’s worth educating yourself on the exams. For example, you’re probably curious about the differences between the ACT and SAT. According to USA Today , 1.3

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 5, 2024

Make sure you have the test score you need. Juniors, you have a big summer ahead of you! The summer before your senior year is the perfect time to make things easier and get a leg up on preparing for your college applications. Do you like the East Coast or are you looking for a warmer place like the West Coast?

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 22, 2023

When it comes to thinking about prioritizing college applications, your first step should be to make a college application plan. What should I focus on in my college applications? If you end up just doing things as one-offs, you will lack the perception of interest and preparation; you’ll risk coming off as slapdash and superficial.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 7, 2024

So, if you hope to get into Yale, you need to make sure you are a top candidate. But how can you do that? We’re so glad you asked. You want to pack your transcript with as many challenging courses as possible while maintaining a high GPA. However, take this with a grain of salt.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The SAT and ACT are used for undergraduate admissions, while the GRE is used for graduate programs. Strong scores can help you gain admission, avoid remedial classes, and earn scholarships. However, preparing for standardized tests takes time and money, and many applicants' scores are too low to help them.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 21, 2024

So, you want to get into Harvard? In case you live under a rock, Harvard is an Ivy League university in Boston… sorry we mean Cambridge, Massachusetts. Harvard publishes a long list of FAQs about admissions, but many of them are not the most helpful. So, let’s start with Academics To get into Harvard, you need strong academics.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 12, 2024

HARVARD REVERSES COURSE ON TESTING REQUIREMENT Despite Harvard’s previous commitment to remaining test-optional through the Class of 2030, the college announced on April 11 it would require students applying for fall 2025 admission to submit either an SAT or ACT score. News and World Report.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Seniors, are you waiting for college admissions decisions? Whether you have been deferred in the early action round or are just waiting for your regular decision outcomes, it is completely normal to not hear from many schools until March or even the first week of April.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 25, 2024

The institution is passionate about educating students for the purpose of changing the world, and they take that mission very seriously. Stanford is also known for being the home of many of the most exceptional student athletes in the country. At least one medalist has been from Stanford in every summer Olympics in which the U.S.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Consistently ranked among the top 10 public universities by US News & World Report, UCI is the perfect place for ambitious students who dream of making their mark on the world. Through consistent research and innovation, UCI has earned its reputation as a national leader in sustainability and environmental protection.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 30, 2024

Using admissions records and first-year grades from several "Ivy-Plus" colleges between 2017 and 2022, the group determined that keeping all other variables equal, students who scored highest on the SAT and ACT earned college GPAs 0.43 Among applicants with the same SAT or ACT scores, students from the wealthiest 0.1%

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