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UT Austin Shake-Up: Testing Required and a New Early Action Program

Top Tier Admissions

UT AUSTIN: STANDARDIZED TESTING REQUIRED After four years of test-optional admissions for undergraduate admissions, the University of Texas at Austin will once again require standardized testing scores , beginning with applications for the Fall 2025 semester. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score. all else equal.”

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What You Need to Know About Brandeis University

Ivy Central

A school report and a letter of recommendation from a secondary school official. A letter of recommendation from a teacher who has instructed you in a core academic course (math, science, history, foreign language or English). Transcripts must include official grades from all years of secondary school.

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UT-Austin Announces Significant Changes for Freshman Fall 2025

Tex Admissions

All Fall 2025 freshman applicants must submit an official SAT or ACT directly from the testing agency to be eligible for admission. UT-Austin’s press release makes a similar argument to pro-testing universities in general that SAT scores correlate with one’s college GPA and likelihood of graduating on time.

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The Claremont Colleges: Scripps College

Ivy Central

Application Components Complete the Common App School Report Counselor Recommendation Official High School Transcript: This should include your midyear Report after your first term of senior year. However, the accepted students had an SAT score of more than 1400 and an ACT score of more than 32. per semester with $190.00

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Advice for Rising Seniors

CTK College Coach

Ask teachers for letters of recommendation this spring. Although most teachers will not write letters until fall, they will fill their rosters now, so secure spot now by asking in person. Read more here for our best advice on obtaining the most persuasive letters of recommendation.

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7 Questions to Help Improve Your Scholarship Search

Koodoos Learning

Common documents that scholarship applications require include: Official or unofficial transcripts One or more personal essays Test scores (ACT, SAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT) A tuition statement Letters of recommendation A resume Proof of residency or citizenship Monthly budget A list of other financial resources How much is the scholarship worth?

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Wellesley College

Ivy Central

The extra semesters or years you take to graduate increases the cost of your degree. School Report Two Teacher Evaluation Forms: This form will include a teacher's letter of recommendation. Applicants to Wellesley for entry in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 are not required to submit SAT or ACT test results with their applications.