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Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action at U.S. Colleges

Spark Admissions

Writing for the majority, Chief Justice John Roberts opined that in both cases, colleges had used race-conscious admissions policies not to promote diversity on campus, as precedent had deemed acceptable, but to discriminate against certain candidates on the basis of race, particularly Asian-American applicants, through racial stereotyping.

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Duke ACT Scores: Full Breakdown

Next Admit College Admissions Blog

This article delves into Duke-specific ACT requirements and Duke ACT scores, shedding light on what it takes to succeed in admissions. What is the average ACT score at Duke University? What is the average ACT English score at Duke University? What is the average ACT Math score at Duke University?

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Applying to Hamilton College as an International Student

The Koppelman Group

If you want a winter — they’ve got a winter! They encourage students to study anything they want across a broad range of subjects without strict rules for what you need to take outside of your concentration (what they call a major). Hamilton has a strong international student community, which makes up about 7.5%

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The Perfect College Essay: Focus On You

Great College Advice

For the majority of students, writing the perfect college essay can be a grueling and stressful process. One of the biggest problems for most students is that they are not accustomed to writing about themselves. But you can do it. The essay is your chance to put who you really are in your application.

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To Test or Not to Test?

Admissions Village

I want to thank my colleague Meg Joyce for co-writing this blog post with me. This week, Yale announced that they will require testing but that they are flexible on which type of testing, SAT, ACT, AP, or IB exam score. That said, it is not without its challenges. Yale has said they will not take predicted IB scores.

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Duke SAT Scores: Full Breakdown

Next Admit College Admissions Blog

If you’re considering the ACT, check out our article on Duke’s ACT statistics and requirements. Students who choose not to submit SAT or ACT scores will not be disadvantaged in the admissions process. Students who choose not to submit SAT or ACT scores will not be disadvantaged in the admissions process.

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What are the differences between the ACT and SAT?

StandOut College Prep

Both SAT and ACT are exams taken by high school students for college admission. Before you decide whether you should take the SAT, ACT, or both, it’s worth educating yourself on the exams. For example, you’re probably curious about the differences between the ACT and SAT. What is the ACT?

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