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Oxford vs Harvard: Which School Is Better?

AdmissionSight

At the same time, over 23,000 students take advantage of its 11 academic divisions and popular graduate programs in law, business, and policy. Policies like test-optional admissions during the pandemic made it easier for more students to apply, but the competition is fierce with so few spots available. Submit either SAT or ACT scores.

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What Is Northwestern Known For? All You Need to Know

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The School of Communication houses a theater program that offers rigorous training in acting, directing, design, and dramaturgy. 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2023 Womens field hockey. Colbert credits Northwesterns theater program for honing his comedic and acting skills. 2021, 2024 Women’s tennis.

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Test-Optional Admissions: A Deeper Look

Discovery College Consulting

The considerable growth in the number of colleges offering test-optional admissions has led many students and parents to question whether the ACT/SAT are necessary or relevant. Test free” or “test blind” are terms for schools that no longer use SAT/ACT scores at all for admissions. One important reason: grade inflation.

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Strategies for Success in Navigating Test Optional Admissions

the college spy

In lieu of requiring students to take and report scores for the SAT or ACT, colleges have three choices. Test flexible colleges require some form of assessment but it doesn’t have to be the SAT or ACT. Are test optional admissions policies new? Why have so many colleges stopped requiring the SAT or ACT?

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Wake Forest Introduces Exclusive Early Action (EEA)

Admissions.Blog

” In 2007, right before Wake Forest became ACT- and SAT-optional in its admissions process, first-year student enrollment at Wake was 84% White, 6% Asian, 6% Black, 3% Hispanic, and 1% Native American.

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Should I Disclose Learning Differences on the College Application

Great College Advice

A 2007 survey from the Association on Higher Education and Disability reported that just 28% of students with learning disabilities graduate from college. Once a student enters college, however, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) take over.

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Democrats Propose Doubling Pell Grants, Expanding Access to Dreamers

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Thirty-three senators and 28 members of the House of Representatives co-introduced the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act on Thursday. The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act would reverse this change and allow students to access Pell for up to 18 semesters once again. after June 15, 2007.

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