ACM College Consulting

MAY 10, 2024

English proficiency tests could be an application requirement if you are an international student, non-native English speaker or attending a school which is not in English and/or in an English-speaking country. With several options available, it's important to understand the different tests and admissions requirements.

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Spark Admissions

JANUARY 23, 2023

After the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult or impossible for many students to take the ACT and the SAT, the vast majority of American colleges and universities chose to institute temporary (or, in some cases, permanent) test-optional policies. Which colleges will be test-optional for the Class of 2024?

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ACM College Consulting

MAY 3, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions, one question continues to perplex students, parents AND counselors: Should students take the SAT? Last summer, more than 1900 colleges were test optional, test-free or test-blind. So, should students still take a test?

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 9, 2023

As you may know, the SAT is in the process of transitioning to a new version of the test. The process has already begun internationally, and in Spring 2024, high school students in the United States will only have the option to take the new digital SAT. What are the major changes to the SAT? Should I take the digital SAT?

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BestColleges

APRIL 15, 2024

Harvard has reinstituted its standardized test requirement beginning next fall. Studies suggest standardized tests can help increase socioeconomic diversity. Add Harvard to the list of universities reinstating standardized test requirements. Brown soon hopped aboard the testing bandwagon, offering the same rationale. [S]trong

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Spark Admissions

JANUARY 23, 2023

After the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult or impossible for many students to take the ACT and the SAT, the vast majority of American colleges and universities chose to institute temporary (or, in some cases, permanent) test-optional policies. Which colleges will be test-optional for the high school Class of 2024 (a.k.a.

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Koodoos Learning

OCTOBER 9, 2022

The test-optional movement started almost 50 years ago at Bowdoin College, but in the past few years, more and more colleges have joined along. Recently, diversity concerns may have led to more colleges deciding to go test optional. Find out more about what this means for your college search below.

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Berkeley² Academy

APRIL 18, 2024

institutions have adopted a test-optional policy in acknowledgement of the limited access to testing during this time. However, several colleges are beginning to reinstate required testing for the 2025-26 admissions season, and others have begun to take a more flexible approach to their standardized testing policies.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Here is a timeline to stay on track and, hopefully, make the college admissions process a little easier. JUNIOR YEAR September - January Schedule and sit for standardized ACT or SAT tests if the student is taking them. Here is a list of colleges and universities that are standardized test-optional for the upcoming admissions cycle.

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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Test scores and test-optional admissions, which have been in the spotlight for several years now, are getting renewed attention as of late. Many colleges have still not decided if they will become permanently test-optional for admissions. At Boston College, 2/3 of admitted students submitted scores.

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BestColleges

MARCH 20, 2024

Note Reference [1] Check Scoring 870 puts you at the bottom 25% of test-takers. Note Reference [1] Check Among popular colleges, New York University had the highest SAT scores in the 25th percentile, with enrollees in the bottom quartile scoring 1470. Plus, find advice from a test prep expert on strategies to improve your score.

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 3, 2024

While many college counselors agree that applying to five-six colleges is the sweet spot, the common application allows you to apply to up to twenty! Applying to colleges takes money, time, and energy. The average application fee at more than 900 colleges across the country is $45. So how do you know what’s right for you?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 9, 2024

she stammered. “Ummm…well, unfortunately, I don’t have any service right now– why don’t you ask at the front desk?” Apparently, she had not considered that option, so we went up together. How does this translate to college and college admission? Students Your list doesn’t have to be balanced.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 22, 2023

One of the primary arguments for hiring a private college coach or college admissions consultant is that public school guidance counselors are too overworked to give each high school student personalized attention in the college admissions process.

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Spark Admissions

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Because the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult or impossible for many students to take the ACT and the SAT, the vast majority of American colleges and universities chose to institute temporary (or, in some cases, permanent) test-optional policies. Which colleges will be test-optional for the Class of 2023?

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Berkeley² Academy

MAY 10, 2024

Crafting a well-balanced college list is a crucial step in the college application journey. Once you’ve compiled 10-20 colleges you’re interested in researching further, the next step is to determine whether they are a safety , match , reach , or long shot for your specific profile.

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CTK College Coach

MAY 2, 2024

Sophomores, you have completed the first half of high school and are headed for big things in the coming months and years, including preparing for college applications. Students who are behind that schedule in math can start preparing in the middle of junior year to test in late junior year and summer before senior year.

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CTK College Coach

MAY 2, 2024

Sophomores, you have completed the first half of high school and are headed for big things in the coming months and years, including preparing for college applications. Students who are behind that schedule in math can start preparing in the middle of junior year to test in late junior year and summer before senior year.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 12, 2024

The proposed changes include the following: UT-Austin is not test optional. All Fall 2025 freshman applicants must submit an official SAT or ACT directly from the testing agency to be eligible for admission. Conversations around test requirements are extremely polarized along predictable political lines.

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DC College Counseling

APRIL 22, 2024

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK OVER 100 ARRESTED, CLASSES HELD REMOTELY AFTER PRO-PALESTINE PROTESTS AT COLUMBIA At least 108 protesters were arrested on Thursday after Columbia University called the police to clear an encampment of pro-Palestinian demonstrators on its South Lawn.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 8, 2024

Why and How to Talk to a College Prep Advisor Online It’s no secret that the college admissions process is long and mind-bogglingly complicated. In today’s digital world, one great option is working with a college prep advisor online. How does online college counseling work? It’s normal to be a bit nervous!

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PrepScholar

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Choosing whether to take the SAT or ACT for college admissions has always been tough. In this article, we’ll give you the info you need to choose the best college entrance exam option for you. But now that the SAT is switching over to a digital format, there’s even more to consider! Let’s dive in! Note: ACT, Inc.

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Anna Ivey Consulting

JULY 3, 2023

How to Research Your Colleges’ Admissions & Financial Aid Policies This week you’re going to take your strategy one step further and tailor it to each of the colleges on your list based on what each particular college emphasizes as most important in their decision-making process. Have you done your pre-work?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

Instead, after watching this cycle repeat itself, here are the three direct messages/ primary hopes I have for juniors entering the college admission experience. Don’t apply to a college you would not actually attend. Then hear this: Don’t apply to a college you would not actually attend! The “College Search” is internal.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Because those universities are LSAT-optional law schools. You likely have questions: What does “LSAT optional” even mean, exactly? LSAT vs GRE for law school admissions Final thoughts on LSAT-optional law schools Are there any schools that don’t require the LSAT? Does it mean you don’t need to take any standardized exam at all?

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BestColleges

MARCH 13, 2024

The university went test-optional in 2020 because of the pandemic. Test scores will help the university sort applicants according to major preferences. The Texas decision follows similar announcements from several Ivy League schools, including Dartmouth College, Yale University, and Brown University.

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 11, 2024

Spring is in the air and the next college admissions cycle is fast approaching! While current seniors weigh their options and decide where they will attend school next year, freshmen, sophomores, and juniors should be preparing for their own college admissions process. What’s included in a college application?

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 13, 2024

This year’s high school seniors navigated an admissions season bookended by the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn affirmative action and a fiasco with the federal financial aid form (FAFSA) that has left half a million students and their families without vital information on college costs and financial aid awards. last year. to below 15%.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

APRIL 27, 2023

If you are a high school student or the parent of one, you already know that gaining admission to highly selective colleges is incredibly competitive. While all components of the application process are important, there is one college application decision, in my experience, that impacts the outcome more than any other.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Learn strategies for getting into 8-year and 7-year dental programs, plus a complete list of BS/DDS programs BS/DDS PROGRAMS provide students with a direct path to a dentistry career Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Is a BS/DDS program right for your child? In the meantime, please let us know how we can help you crack the college admissions code.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 14, 2024

While we often discuss future goals with students during their sophomore year, juniors still have some time to plan for college. Not to be, like, so dramatic, but junior year is your last chance to enhance your profile before starting the college application process. So, let's dive into what you can do. But your time is precious!!

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 29, 2024

Interested in adding an international perspective to your college education? These days, your options extend well beyond a semester abroad with exciting options for joint and dual degrees with top universities in the U.S. For a list of the top international dual and joint degree programs, read on! and around the world.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 17, 2023

students are conditioned to believe that a college degree takes four years to complete. This is a great option for a student who wants to dive into their academic field immediately and has clarity on their career goals. Transparent Entry Requirements (Though Testing Matters!) if you plan to apply to a university in the UK.

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Admissions.Blog

MARCH 17, 2023

Octagon Observatory at Amherst College Amherst College will release its Regular Decision admissions notifications to applicants on Friday, March 17, at 6:21 p.m. Decisions options include Admit, Wait List or Deny. Amherst College is a private liberal arts college located in Amherst, Massachusetts.

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 15, 2024

Some ,, big changes are coming to UT Austin admissions in 2024—today we’ll go over important details regarding their standardized testing policy, essay prompts, application deadlines, and more. Testing Policy This week, UT Austin announced its reinstatement of mandatory standardized testing as part of the undergraduate application.

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Admissions Village

APRIL 25, 2023

Part 3: This Process Is Opaque In the first part of this series, we discussed the role that the rise of test-optional (it is now optional to submit standardized test scores, SAT or ACT, at most colleges) has played in opening up the applicant pool to highly selective colleges.

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CTK College Coach

JULY 11, 2023

College admissions in the United States has always been, to some degree and for some people, about scarcity. Yes, the safety schools on my own 1995 college list are now schools that accept fewer than 10% of applicants. How Should Acceptance Rates Figure Into Your College List? Not students, I’ll tell you that.

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