AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

For Fall 2025 applicants, Cornell remains test-optional, giving students the choice to submit SAT or ACT scores. Cornell Standardized Testing Policy Cornell SAT Requirements Cornell ACT Requirements Should You Submit Your Test Scores? Dont stress about the SAT or ACT. Cornell University is test-optional, but not for long.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 10, 2025

SAT score of 970, and ACT score of 18 , VSU welcomes students who are ready to hustleno 4.0 Norfolk State University (NSU) Location : Norfolk, Virginia Tuition : $3,038 per semester (in-state) Acceptance rate : 89% Norfolk State University is like the effortlessly cool friend whos into everythingSTEM, arts, community serviceyou name it.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 14, 2025

If you are keenly interested in the college process and motivated to get started, the spring semester of 10 th grade is a perfect time to begin exploring the world of college admissions. Using your score on this early test as a guide, begin to lay out a plan for your junior year of ACT or SAT testing.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

If you had a tough semester, make sure to bounce back strong. Here’s a breakdown of what else you need to focus on: Standardized test scores (optional but strongly recommended) Vanderbilt is test-optional, which means you don’t have to submit SAT or ACT scores. Vanderbilt is test-optional, so you don’t have to submit SAT or ACT scores.

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Simply Admissions

JANUARY 16, 2025

However, the new year also brings a new semester, offering a perfect opportunity to align your academic goals with actionable steps. Example: I want to improve my Algebra grade from a B- to an A by the end of the semester. Example: I want to master 20 new SAT vocabulary words every week until the test date in April.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 5, 2025

ACT or SAT scores ACT English Language Arts. SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. Alternatively, ACT English Plus Reading with a score of 63 or better or SAT Subject Tests in English Composition. Exams You can also fulfill this requirement by scoring 500 or better on the SAT U.S. SAT Subject Test. Best of luck!

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 8, 2025

This past May, students sat for over six million AP exams across 40 different subjects. Students with sufficient exam credit might be able to graduate a semester early, study abroad with a non-credit bearing program, or pursue a double major or minor with the extra schedule flexibility afforded by these credits having been completed.

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College Kickstart

JUNE 28, 2022

SAT: 1330 ACT: 29 By invitation Baylor University Honors Program TX GPA: 3.8 SAT: 1430 (avg) ACT: 32 (avg) Boise State University The Honors College at Boise State University ID GPA: 3.5 SAT: 1330 ACT: 29 By invitation Baylor University Honors Program TX GPA: 3.8 By invitation; Application by request for under 3.8

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 22, 2025

Average test scores of accepted students: 1510-1560 (SAT), 34-35 (ACT) Stepping onto the Princeton University grounds feels like entering a different era with its collegiate Gothic buildings. If that sounds like an environment you can thrive in, below are 10 of the most rigorous colleges you may consider: 1.

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StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 9, 2025

Applicants must have taken the SAT or ACT and intend to enroll in an Opportunity Partner College and have a minimum GPA of 2.8. Geisinger Scholarship Students must be first year students entering the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor for the upcoming fall semester. The deadline to apply is January 31st.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 23, 2025

Students may also apply after completing their first semester at UNC. Morehead students represented approximately 5% of the 2024-2025 first-year class, with an average high school GPA of 4.27, an average SAT of 1504, and an average ACT of 34. (No separate application is required.)

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 20, 2024

These forms can take time to complete, and some schools may only accept transfer students during specific semesters or for certain majors. The typical deadlines for transferring to US colleges vary by institution and the semester for which students are applying. Heres a general breakdown: Fall semester transfer. Summer transfer.

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StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 10, 2025

STEM Scholarship for Science and Math This offers full tuition for $10,000 per semester. or greater, and score at least 500 on the SAT Math or 22 on the ACT. after the seventh semester, and achieve a minimum composite SAT score of 1050 or ACT score of 20. and a 26 ACT score or a 1260 SAT Score.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 23, 2024

When figuring out how to apply to college in the USA as an international student, understanding college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT is an important step. Heres a quick breakdown of the SAT and ACT : The SAT has two sectionsMath and Reading & Writingand scores range from 400 to 1,600. Apply for financial aid.

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AHM Advising

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Maybe you want to give the ACT or SAT one more try. At least wait until after your first semester grades are confirmed, until after winter break, until you have news about a job you applied for or an exciting project you just completed - information that you can use to bolster your original application.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 6, 2025

Enhanced emotional regulation If you have a demanding course load this semester and constantly feel like anything could set you off, schedule brain breaks so you have time to do activities you like, such as doodling or spending some time in nature. Maybe you noticed that when you sat back down, you were calmer and could think clearly again.

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StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 9, 2025

The deadline for the Fall semester is August 1st. Other deadlines vary depending on the semester you are enrolling for. GPA each semester. Must have an ACT of 22 or an SAT of 1100, and a cumulative 3.0 The scholarship is renewable for four years if 15 credits are completed each semester and a 3.0 More details here.

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Admissions Mom

JULY 9, 2025

For many college applicants, this is the first time you’ve really sat down and thought about what’s important to you, what you care about, what you worry about, what you want, so approach you — yourself — with an open mind as you explore this crazy, exciting, fascinating world of college admissions.

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StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 7, 2025

February Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Arkansas Concurrent Challenge awards eligible high school students $125 per course for up to two concurrent credit courses per semester. Website SW Section AWWA Scholarship This offers $1,000 annually ($500 for 2 semesters) to one high school graduate or college undergraduate resident of Arkansas.

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 2, 2025

College admissions sometimes feels like a big pot of alphabet soup: AP, GPA, ACT, SAT, FAFSA, SRAR, SAI While youre probably familiar with many of these acronyms (maybe youre feeling a little too familiar with some), others, like IB, you might be feeling a little less sure about (we assume thats why youre here).

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StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 8, 2025

January Florida Retired Educators Foundation Scholarship gives $1000 each year to high school seniors who are interested in teaching but have financial needs.The minimum score for SAT is 1,000 or above and an ACT score of 22 or above. and at least 12 credits each semester. GPA, a 1340+ on SAT or 29+ on ACT. More info here.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Regular Decision gives you more time to submit your best application, including your first-semester senior grades. UVA is test-optional, but if you choose to submit scores, they will superscore your SAT/ACT (considering only the highest section scores). What do you need to apply? Standardized test scores (optional).

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Target test scores Rice University doesnt have a strict SAT or ACT requirement, but if youre submitting scores, they need to be impressive. At Rice, youre considered a transfer applicant if youve already completed high school and earned at least 12 semester hours of college credit after graduating. To be eligible, you need a minimum 3.2

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 5, 2025

Plus, Columbia caps the credit theyll accept from AP or IB exams at 16 points (roughly one semester). Already done more than four semesters of college ? SAT or ACT scores are optional, so send them in only if they help your case. Columbia is currently test-optional , so you dont have to submit SAT or ACT scores.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 5, 2025

SAT scores typically land around 1100, and ACT scores of about 22. with SAT scores between 1010 and 1230 and ACT scores from 21 to 27. The average GPA for the Class of 2028 is 3.48, with SAT scores around 1047. Still cheaper than a semesters worth of lattes at some universities. Prefer to skip the tests altogether?

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 15, 2025

Aim for consistent improvement each semester instead of perfection. A good SAT (around 1400-1490) or ACT score (around 24-28) can help compensate for a low GPA. If you have someone willing to help you, explaining the concepts youre studying to them can also improve your understanding of the topic. Practice good time management.

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Admissions.Blog

APRIL 13, 2025

Instead of thinking: I have to apply to 10 colleges by December and write 20 essays and get straight As this semester or Ill never get in anywhere Try this: Today, Ill draft the intro to my Common App essay. You are not your SAT score. But when we turn it into smaller steps, it becomes more manageable and less anxiety-inducing.

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Great College Advice

JUNE 30, 2025

Keep in mind that any individual’s financial need can change from year to year, or even from semester to semester. If you have a 1390 and need a generous aid package, look for colleges that have a middle 50% SAT range of 1250-1350, and your chances go up for both admission and financial aid.

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HelloCollege

JANUARY 14, 2025

Placement Exams & Standardized Testing : Some schools require students to take a placement exam to ensure theyre ready for college-level work, or necessitate the student to have a certain score on the SAT or ACT. If you take a dual enrollment course through your high school, then the course will last a semester.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 16, 2025

If the incomplete work is not resolved within two semesters , the INC automatically turns into an F unless your instructor specifies otherwise. Withdrawals (W) If you withdraw from a course after the eighth week of the semester due to circumstances beyond your control, such as health issues or emergencies, a W will appear on your record.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 14, 2025

So yes, your SAT or ACT scores will be part of the review. range (weighted) and test scores tend to land in the higher range, SAT scores between 1360 and 1500, or ACT scores between 30 and 34. They want to see your full storyyour essays, activities, accomplishments, and what your recommenders say about you. GPA overall and 2.0

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Marks Education

APRIL 9, 2025

Youll spend your first few semesters working through your prerequisite coursework, doing your very best academically, and then youll apply to the nursing program at that school through a competitive admissions process just like youre doing now! On the flip side, many larger universities do not offer direct admission to a nursing program.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 12, 2025

Moravian University Acceptance rate: 54% Average tuition cost: $26,560 (per semester) Year established: 1742 You might not hear Moravians name as often as the Ivies, but dont let that fool youthis hidden gem is one of the oldest colleges in the US, and its got a seriously rich history. Yales middle 50% SAT range is 15001560, and ACT is 3335.

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StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 7, 2025

Applicants must submit a transcript, ACT/SAT scores, medical verification, and a 500-word essay describing how cancer developed their character. and have a minimum SAT Math score of 490 and a minimum Evidence-Based Reading & Writing score of 490 or a minimum ACT score of 18 in each category. The deadline to apply is March 15th.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 20, 2025

Furthermore, Harvard defines transfer students as students who have completed at least one continuous academic year (fall and spring semesters) in a full-time degree program at one college, and not more than two academic years, by the time you would be enrolling at Harvard. Harvard also requires SAT or ACT scores.

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Grown & Flown

JULY 15, 2025

It was the first high school romance for both of them, and I loved listening to them laugh together and quiz each other for tests, as I did dishes in my kitchen and they sat at our dining room table. He had admitted to me during winter break that there had been hurt feelings and deliberate avoidance during their first semester.

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Tex Admissions

JULY 4, 2025

My clients come to me toward the end of junior year and the beginning of senior year already having strong grades, SATs, and extracurriculars. Your money and time is better spent on SAT preparation. But you can consider these five pieces of advice around grades, the SAT, the resume, summer programs, and college visits.

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