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Mid-season Update on College Acceptance Trends for Class of 2024

CTK College Coach

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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Standardized Testing: Pros and Cons of the SAT, ACT, and GRE

BestColleges

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. Colleges and universities use standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and GRE to help figure out who will succeed in higher education.

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Columbia Legacy Strategy

The Koppelman Group

We hate to break it to you, but just being a legacy isn't the boost that many parents believe it is. If you want to support your legacy student, you need to make sure they are not only a competitive candidate but a competitive legacy. This isn't actually how it works, but let's do a little thought experiment.

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To Test Prep, or Not?

CTK College Coach

Read more: How students qualify for National Merit How Do I Know Whether to Take the SAT or ACT? The first step is to take a diagnostic, working with a tutor or test prep company to take sections of both tests. You can also simply take a practice test of each and compare results.

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Junior Year Checklist

CTK College Coach

You can book a free consultation for new clients with CTK College Coach any time to discuss how to set your freshman, sophomore, or junior up for college admissions success. Nothing, yes, nothing, matters as much to a college admissions officer as your transcript. Did you have an upward or downward trajectory?

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How to Get Into Princeton: Stats + Admissions Advice

Next Admit College Admissions Blog

Princeton is one of the toughest schools to gain admittance to in the United States, but this post will break down every element of the Princeton Application Checklist to explain how you can maximize your opportunities. How Selective Is Princeton University? SAT and ACT. Princeton University Statistics.

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How to Get into Amherst

The Koppelman Group

Are you dreaming of going to Amherst? If you are looking for rigorous small schools on the East Coast, Amherst is probably high on your list. However, you might be asking yourself, can I get in? We hear this question constantly from students, so today, we want to break down how to get into Amherst. It’s a great school.