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JUNE 11, 2025

Is Princeton test-optional? Test scores won’t hurt your chances if you don’t submit them. This guide explains Princeton’s testing policy, what you need to know about submitting scores, and tips to help you decide if sending your results will strengthen your application. Is Princeton Test-Optional in 2025?

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AdmissionSight

JULY 12, 2025

of test-takers earned a 3 or higher. </span></p> <p class="ai-optimize-7"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The AP Environmental Science Exam tests your ability to apply scientific concepts to real-world scenarios. .</span></p> scored a 5, and about 36.7%

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

I gathered documents, tried, and failed to book an appointment, travelled to the DMV, drew a number, sat for three hours, turned in all my paperwork, took a mini drivers test and vision check, and finally posed for a new requisitely terrible picture. I often forget to mention testing in my presentations even though we require it here at Tech.

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Emerging College Consulting

JUNE 6, 2025

Transparency About What Colleges Really Value The CDS tells you exactly what each school considers important in admissions —from GPA and test scores to extracurriculars and interviews. The CDS gives you hard numbers: how many students were accepted, how many submitted test scores, and what those scores looked like.

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Peterson's Blog

JUNE 3, 2025

By demonstrating your knowledge on subjects that you may already be familiar with in test format, you can save time and money on college tuition, which is excellent! When it comes to individual college policies regarding CLEP courses credit, however, it is not a one-size-fits-all approach. How Do You Find Your Schools Policy?

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 21, 2025

The University of Miami has announced a significant policy update for prospective students. Starting with the Fall 2026 application cycle, undergraduate applicants will once again be required to submit standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) as part of their application. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score.

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Admissions.Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

This means it’s an important time for members of the high school Class of 2026 – especially those who want to run the gauntlet this admissions cycle – to be aware of the the five colleges with the most grueling standardized test requirements for first-year admission. Why Grueling: MIT’s 4.1%

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 9, 2025

Youll need exceptional grades, strong test scores, and distinctive extracurriculars that show depth and originality. Scores Yale requires test scores from all applicants, and while the policy is test flexible , that doesnt apply to you, legacy. Dont give them a reason to reject you! No shortcuts, no exceptions.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 17, 2025

This is not a hypothesis or theory its policy. However, NYU clarified that they had not been giving legacies priority consideration before these changes and the changes were simply to make their policies more transparent to applicants. Can you get into NYU without submitting scores as long as the testing policy is test optional?

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 10, 2025

The top five majors at Duke are Computer Science, Economics, Biology, Public Policy, and Psychology, and students are drawn to the university by the strong community culture paired with exceptional research opportunities. Scores Students who want to get into Duke should also have very strong test scores.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

This could be because they didn’t turn in enough work, performed poorly on tests, or just didn’t show enough effort to grasp the material. It’s always a good idea to check with your professor or school to understand their specific grading policies. You might’ve seen it pop up on a test or assignment and thought, “Is this good?

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 15, 2025

Scores USC remains test optional , but we almost never recommend opting for this route. That means top-notch grades, strong test scores, and standout extracurriculars. This means you cannot slack in classes you need to take the hardest classes your school offers and get the highest possible grades in those classes.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Presidents to international diplomats, these political powerhouses got their start debating policies and, presumably, campus dining options. His sophisticated lyrics and catchy melodies have stood the test of time, securing his place as one of the most famous Yale alumni in music history. George H.W. Bush George H.W.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 26, 2025

Stanford is, once again, requiring standardized tests as part of the application process. You want as close to an 800 in each section as you can get to. Like with grades, there is not a minimum SAT or ACT score for consideration, but functionally there is. Simply not sending scores is not an option.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

These schools offer some amazing perks, like open enrollment policies and flexible scheduling that can adapt to your lifestyle. Unlike universities, community colleges often have looser admission requirements, making it easier for students who might not meet strict GPA or testing criteria to still pursue their educational goals.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 23, 2025

One of the big questions that might be swirling around in your head is: Is Duke test-optional? Dukes Test-Optional Policy Duke SAT Scores Duke ACT Scores Duke University Admission Requirements Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways Dukes Test-Optional Policy For the 2024-2025 admissions cycle, Duke University is test-optional.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

A big reason for this surge is the rise of test-optional policies and increased global access to higher education. This means more competition for every spot and higher expectations for grades, test scores, essays, and extracurriculars. Meanwhile, the acceptance rate has decreased from 9.9% to just 5.4%. That’s a massive drop.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 12, 2025

Its because you, as a legacy of a Vanderbilt alum, probably attend a private school or top public school, probably have access to tutors for school and standardized tests, and generally have the privilege to become high-achieving without as many barriers. So, if you want to stand out? Submit scores. Submit perfect scores.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 1, 2025

To stand out, make sure your essays, test scores, and extracurriculars show youre not just academically strong but also a great fit for UChicago. UChicago Early Decision policy Both ED I and ED II are binding. This round gives you extra timemaybe to improve your grades or test scoresbut its still binding, just like ED I.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 10, 2025

Selective colleges take a holistic approach to admissions, meaning they look at the whole picture instead of just focusing on your grades and test scores. Imagine developing an AI tool that helps doctors make more accurate diagnoses or using local water data to shape better environmental policies. at the International Biology Olympiad.

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Peterson's Blog

JANUARY 7, 2025

Standardized test scores, like the SAT and ACT, determine academic readiness and skills for entering university. While it may be beneficial to take both tests, this blog will answer the question, “Do you need both ACT and SAT for college? While both are standardized tests, there are a few key differences between them.

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AdmissionSight

JULY 10, 2025

More than half of all test takers scored a perfect 5.</strong></p> This section tests how well you understand the main idea, tone, and cultural context.</p> That’s because many of these questions are reused in future tests to maintain consistent difficulty levels.</p>

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 18, 2025

With its strong focus on research and interdisciplinary learning, IB often requires extra projects and assessments beyond standard courseworka great choice if you enjoy a challenge beyond tests and textbooks. AP exams are quick and straightforwardusually lasting 2 to 3 hourswith your scores coming from that one test. Skill development.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 1, 2025

Scores Like most universities, the Cornell testing policy has been shifting over the past few years and through the Covid pandemic. Going test optional helped students applying, but it has led to statistics that arent necessarily useful as the only students who submitted scores in recent years were those with very strong scores.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 26, 2025

In this blog, well talk about what a 910 SAT score really means, whether or not you should retake the test, and how you can move forward to reach your college goals. Scoring 910 on the SAT places you around the 33rd percentile , meaning you performed better than about a third of test-takers nationwide. How Good Is a 910 SAT Score?

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

At the same time, over 23,000 students take advantage of its 11 academic divisions and popular graduate programs in law, business, and policy. Policies like test-optional admissions during the pandemic made it easier for more students to apply, but the competition is fierce with so few spots available. Standardized test scores.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Focused on your character Your grades and test scores are already on your application. Her ambition to explore economic policy aligns perfectly with Harvard’s resources.” For example: “For our group project on climate change policy, Bella organized the team’s research and made sure everyone’s voice was included.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 26, 2025

Data, Economics, and Design of Policy. Bridges economics, data science, and policy-making. Studies governance, policy, and political systems. Technology and Policy Program. Trains leaders to address global technological and policy issues. Studies systems, policy, and technology in transportation. Philosophy.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

For students, this means that just having great grades and test scores isn’t always enough. If your GPA is slightly lower, make up for it with high test scores, strong essays, or unique activities. If your test score isn’t as strong, don’t sweat it too much—just make sure the other parts of your application shine.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 13, 2025

Each option has different goals, timelines, and admissions expectations: Program Type Duration Focus Areas Key Considerations Masters (MA/MS/MPA) 12 years Policy, Finance, Architecture, Engineering Offered in select departments; funding varies Ph.D. While most applicants pursue a Ph.D., Princeton Ph.D.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 1, 2025

Well also go over the GPA , test score requirements, and income limits you need to know about to qualify for financial aid. Target GPA/Test Scores: 4.2+ Target GPA/Test Scores: 3.9+ Its need-blind admissions policy ensures that financial need does not impact your chances of acceptance. Target GPA/Test Scores: 4.1+

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Part of this gap comes from the changing role of standardized tests, but it highlights a bigger issuethe growing divide between students who are actively preparing for college and those who are not. Its okay to test out different clubs and hobbies, but be careful not to spread yourself too thin. Take practice tests for the SAT/ACT.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 5, 2025

Class Rank of the Class of 2028 Scores: Like most colleges and universities, Dartmouth suspended mandatory submission of standardized test scores as a part of the application process during the Covid pandemic. It was later announced that standardized testing was once again going to be required beginning with the Fall 2025 admissions cycle.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 25, 2025

Brown is interesting because in 2023, they decided to form a committee to determine if they should make changes to Early Decision, testing policies, and legacy admissions. Scores Now that Brown has brought back testing for the Class of 2029, its more important than ever.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 25, 2025

Acceptance Rates for the Class of 2028 Scores UNC is remaining somewhat test optional for the future: For students applying for the 2025-2026 academic year, students with a weighted GPA of 2.8 scale) are not required to submit a test score. or above (on a 4.0 Students with a weighted GPA below 2.8 (on GPA or less were admitted.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 14, 2025

Many of these changes started before the US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights launched an investigation into the legacy admissions policy at Penn, related to the striking down of affirmative action by the Supreme Court, in January of 2024. Scores Penn cares about test scores, and they expect them to be exceptional.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 8, 2025

Between AP Classroom crashing in the weeks leading up to the 2025 exams to an exam platform malfunction that affected students sitting for the AP Psychology exam, this year’s exam takers faced a series of challenges that added unnecessary stress to an already high-pressure testing season. Will that translate to higher scores?

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