UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 17, 2023

For those of you who have been admitted to UGA, here is a post for you and a chance to comment. Please remember that this is not a blog where you should post statistics or throw fellow students under the bus. In addition, there will be a great deal of information you can access off of your Status page.

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Testing Tips and Timeline for High School Juniors (Class of 2025) October - Taking the PSAT Most high school juniors in the US will take the PSAT on or around October 11. It is meant to be a warm-up to the real test, and it is! You can also simply take a practice test of each and compare results.

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Peterson's Blog

MAY 31, 2023

The ACT and SAT exams can determine the path you take into college. For a lot of students, this can cause a lot of stress and pressure to do well on the ACT and SAT exams. But with proper test prep and a well defined study plan, you can alleviate the stress and go into your ACT or SAT exam with confidence.

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Take time to study for and take the SAT or ACT ! Take AP courses and follow up with the exams! Make a college list and tour schools that you want to go to! Research colleges, programs, and scholarships that might interest you! Read more about the SAT on our blog ! Not a Junior?

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CTK College Coach

MAY 24, 2023

It’s True: the SAT Is Going Digital. If you are going to be a junior next school year (Class of 2025), you are in the trial year for the new digital SAT because the College Board announced last year that it would be moving the SAT to a digital, adaptive format for spring 2024. Hey there, high schoolers!

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Read more about the SAT on our blog ! Bouncing Back From A Low Test Score Despite how it may feel, opening your SAT/ACT test scores to discover one lower than you hoped for is not the end of the world. You CAN improve your score! Want more SAT tips directly in your inbox? *

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Anna Ivey Consulting

JANUARY 16, 2023

Which Standardized Tests to Take and When Love ‘em or hate ‘em, standardized tests like the SAT or ACT are still a major part of the college admissions process at some colleges. And a small number of colleges are test-blind; those college won’t look at your test scores even if you have them.

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Marks Education

MARCH 24, 2022

Do your summer plans include SAT or ACT preparation? . Ah, summer: beaches, barbecues, baseball, buckling down to prep for the SAT or ACT. The first step is to take baseline diagnostic tests for both the SAT and the ACT to determine which test is best for you. Wait, what?

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DC College Counseling

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Hey Juniors, we’ve got plans for you this month! In fact, there are a few sneaky deadlines creeping up that we don’t want to pass you by. To help you get organized, we’ve put together a list of four big college plans you should make this month. Don’t let February slip by without registering for the SAT or ACT.

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 2, 2023

But you don’t need to be a football-fanatic to find attractive qualities in Clemson. In this guide, we will explain the Clemson admission requirements, deadlines, and tips to help you craft a strong application. To get into a school like Clemson, you will need to perform well in some areas of your college application.

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

If, however, you want to join over 45,000 students from all 50 states and 149 countries on the primary campus in Atlanta, at one of the international campuses in Metz, France or Shenzhen, China, or through distance or online learning, then read on! The university also has competitive programs in business, design, liberal arts, and sciences.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

If you’re exploring different colleges to apply to, you may have heard the terms “test optional” or “test blind.” By understanding more about what these terms mean, you can build a better college list and improve your chances of finding a school that is perfect for you. What does “test optional” mean?

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Anna Ivey Consulting

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Your mileage may vary, and you may need to adapt these guidelines to your individual situation, but in a perfect world, here's how I like to work backwards from the end goal: Plan to submit your applications in early November. Early November is plenty early; you do not have to submit applications the first day they open, I promise.

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 2, 2023

We’re here to help you. Some of its more popular majors—which you can apply to using the Coalition Application, Common Application, or FSU Application—include Psychology, Finance, Criminal Justice, and Marketing. This is a shift from recent years, when FSU’s acceptance rate was generally in the 30s%.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 17, 2023

Before you start spreadin’ the news, here’s everything you need to know about how to get into NYU, and the NYU admission requirements. When the city is your campus, the possibilities are limitless. A quick note on college rankings: we think they’re generally a bad way to think about where you should go to college.

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CTK College Coach

AUGUST 31, 2022

Junior year is when the proverbial rubber hits the road. You are taking more AP classes, moving up the ranks in your sport, and learning to run a meeting as a club officer. Half of your high school story has been written, and the next half lies before you, ready for your pen. What would I tell you? Does it matter?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

While you might feel intimidated by this impressive bio, and the low acceptance rate, this post will break down every element of MIT’s Application Checklist to help you submit your best possible application. SAT and ACT MIT will require the SAT or ACT for the 2022-23 application cycle.

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Humbach Education Consulting

MAY 29, 2020

You may have heard that the University of California system – with 10 campuses enrolling over a quarter million students – announced that it would be test optional for Fall 2021 admission. What does this mean for you as an applicant? Should you plan to take the SAT or the ACT?

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The short answer is yes, you can apply to college as a junior. But … should you? Maybe if you have an outstanding academic record, near-perfect test scores, and a resume that's beaming with extracurricular achievements. Still, it may not be the best idea. Should I apply to college as a junior?

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Our tips from admitted students and admissions experts can help you stand out. It's hard to know what matters when it comes to your Stanford University application. Their insight, along with advice from admitted students, can help you build a strong Stanford application. When applying to Stanford, showcase your passion.

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 2, 2022

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK EARLY ACTION/EARLY DECISION RELEASE DATES It’s officially December and that means thousands of seniors are eagerly awaiting early decision and early action news. Their comprehensive list of EA and ED decision release dates is updated almost daily.

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Humbach Education Consulting

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE When should you take the SAT or the ACT? Identify which statement below applies to you to help determine the best timing for the test. Juniors Personality Test Dates I am eager!! Last minute is best for me!

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Berkeley² Academy

JANUARY 21, 2021

This week College Board , released some major news with regards to future SAT exams: there will no longer be an Essay option after the June 2021 test, and there will no longer be any SAT Subject Tests in the U.S. and only the May and June 2021 dates for international students).

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Humbach Education Consulting

NOVEMBER 16, 2019

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE SAT Subject tests are based on curriculum you have in class. According to the College Board, "The SAT Subject Tests offer you an additional opportunity to show colleges what you know and what you know you can do. What about the ACT?

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the college spy

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The role of standardized tests in the college admissions process has always been difficult to understand, with most people overestimating their importance at most colleges. The following is The College Spy’s guide to what students and parents need to understand about the changing landscape of standardized testing in college admissions.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 18, 2022

For those of you who have been admitted to UGA, here is a post for you and a chance to comment. Please remember that this is not a blog where you should post statistics or throw fellow students under the bus. In addition, there will be a great deal of information you can access off of your Status page.

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Berkeley² Academy

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Given all of the academic twists and turns during the past year of the pandemic, you may have expected that college application totals would have decreased as a whole. Largely the fact that most colleges adopted a test-optional policy to accommodate students who could not take the SAT or ACT.

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Princeton College Consulting

APRIL 21, 2020

First things first: We hope you and your family are healthy and safe! Nobody knows how this pandemic will evolve or when it will end, so colleges and organizations that deal with college admissions are continually updating policies and timelines. Standardized Tests. SAT and SAT Subject Tests.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

You may have noticed a recent trend: more and more students are taking a “bridge year” between undergraduate and graduate school to prepare for graduate studies, boost their research foundation, gain professional experience, or volunteer. WHY CHOOSE A POST-BACCLAUREATE PRE-MED PROGRAM?

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

This is basically an abbreviated version of pretty much everything I say throughout the year; hopefully, it’s organized in a way you can find useful. You have plenty of time to get all this done. My philosophy is that it’s good to hear different thoughts and ideas, and then you can make decisions about what works best for you.

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DC College Counseling

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This is not surprising when you consider that class sizes, professors with terminal degrees, and alumni giving rates have now been removed from consideration. As we always say, think about the factors that are important to YOU and look for rankings that emphasize those. No kidding, I have started this post about ten times.

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Marks Education

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Tips for Preparing for the AP Language and Composition Exam The AP Language & Composition exam can be intimidating because unlike other exams, it’s not just a test of knowledge. To succeed, you must become an effective close-reader, a persuasive writer, and even an engaging storyteller. First, let’s review the basics.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 16, 2023

So in this guide, we’re going to walk you through what you need to understand about how to use the Common App, including common questions and mistakes, to bring a bit more ease to your application process. When does the Common App open? When does the Common App open? But it can seem like a convoluted platform at first.

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College in 321

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

To Send Test Scores, or not to Send Test Scores – That is the Question. As the high school class of 2021 start their college application process, many are struggling to get SAT and ACT exam scores because of test date cancellations due to COVID-19. by Kathy de Jong, Independent Educational Consultant.

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Admissions Mom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

I hope you are all staying healthy and as relaxed as possible in our special 2023 version of senior year craziness. Warning: these updates and reminders are loooooong… and there’s a lot of information, but I just wanted you (and your parents) to see it all written out, so if there’s anywhere you need to catch up, you can know.

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BestColleges

APRIL 8, 2024

When a factory shuts down, or weather delays transportation, supply chain managers find a solution. If that sounds like the kind of career you want, an online bachelor's in supply chain management might be the best fit. What Can You Do With a Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management? Program-specific information may vary.

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Simply Admissions

MARCH 24, 2020

As of now, I have not heard of any colleges that are changing how they’re assessing AP exam scores when it comes to awarding college credit. As a junior, I’m concerned that the ACT & SAT spring exam dates have been canceled. The 2020-2021 school year exam dates for the ACT & SAT have already been released.

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