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Is it Better to be Waitlisted or Deferred?

Solomon Admissions

Instead of a cheery acceptance letter or even a denial, however, you find that you’ve been deferred (or waitlisted). Is being deferred better or worse than being waitlisted? What should you do in response to a deferral or a waitlist decision? Deferred vs. Waitlisted What do these decisions mean? What does this mean?

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Junior Year Checklist: How to Prepare for Senior Year and College Applications

Berkeley² Academy

It is very important to perform well in your senior year as colleges may make requests for updated, mid-year transcripts—especially for students who are waitlisted or deferred from their top schools. Study, study, study for upcoming standardized tests!

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What Do Schools Look for in a Transfer Application?

Ivy College Essay

Admissions committees typically review your college transcripts, paying attention to your overall GPA as well as performance in major-related courses. These could include a portfolio for certain art programs, additional standardized test scores, or a writing sample. appeared first on Ivy College Essay.

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What Does an Admissions Officer Do?

StandOut College Prep

Here are some of the most important factors that admissions officers consider when making admissions decisions: Grades and Test Scores : Admissions officers typically look for students with a strong academic record. Standardized test scores, such as the SAT or ACT, are also considered.

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How to Get into the University of Chicago: Essays and Strategies That Worked

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

It’s neither required nor recommended for applicants to take the SAT or ACT. Among the class of 2024, 41 percent submitted SAT scores and 36 percent submitted ACT scores.

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How to Get Into NYU: Requirements and Strategies

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

(Suggested reading: Extracurricular Activities for College Admissions: The Ultimate Guide ) NYU application requirements After years of succeeding in rigorous coursework, studying to ace standardized tests, and pursuing focused extracurriculars, your senior might be ready to apply to NYU.

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How COVID-19 Will Impact College Admissions

University Gurus

Here’s a spreadsheet of Colleges That Have Announced Test-Optional Policies Due to Covid-19. Secondary Schools Guidance Department Updates (on transcripts, grades, college resources). SAT Update (Including Subject Tests). March, April, and May SAT and Subject Tests have all been canceled. Standardized Tests.