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Should I Do A Summer Program?

Admissions Village

I want to thank my colleague Meg Joyce for writing this super informative blog, Should I Do A Summer Program? Every year at Admissions Village, we notice a new crop of summer programs aimed at high school students. Is a summer program going to help you get into the college you want? College Major or Career Exploration.

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Is Cornell Test Optional? Requirements + Tips

AdmissionSight

Cornell University is test-optional, but not for long. For Fall 2025 applicants, Cornell remains test-optional, giving students the choice to submit SAT or ACT scores. However, this policy will change for Fall 2026 admissions, when standardized test scores will once again be required.

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Guide to the Bright Futures Scholarship Program: What it is, and how to apply

College Essay Guy

The program offers several scholarships with different amounts of money and requirements. What are the eligibility requirements for your GPA, test scores, and community service hours? The program offers scholarships based on your high school grades and test scores. How do you qualify for a Bright Futures Scholarship?

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Top Undergraduate Honors Programs (Class of 2030)

College Kickstart

Honors programs are a terrific way for academically talented students to reap the benefits of a liberal arts education within the context of a large research institution. We've included admission profiles where available, program benefits, whether an extra application is required and a link to each institution's offering for more details.

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UT Austin: Early Trends

Top Tier Admissions

ENROLL NOW UT AUSTIN SHAKE-UP Despite the return of a standardized testing requirement for applicants that began this cycle, UT Austin saw a third consecutive year of record-breaking application numbers. This is also the first year that UT Austin offered an Early Action program, which had a deadline of October 15.

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Is Princeton Test-Optional? Requirements + Tips

AdmissionSight

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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A Guide to the US Military Service Academies

College Essay Guy

There are five US service academies offering undergraduate bachelor’s degree programs: US Military Academy (aka West Point) US Naval Academy US Air Force Academy US Coast Guard Academy US Merchant Marine Academy Each prepares its cadets for a specific branch of the military. Cadets are expected to excel in all three areas. Navy and U.S.