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More Applications, More Competition

Discovery College Consulting

According to Jeff Selingo, bestselling author of three books on admissions and higher education, as of December 1, The number of applications filed with colleges that arent new to the Common App [was] up 8% so far this cycle. The proliferation of test-optional policies. In 2020-21, only 5% required scores.

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Why Dartmouth College Is Requiring ACT and SAT Scores Again

BestColleges

5, the Ivy League school announced renewed standardized test policies , starting with the class of 2029, after an internal research study found the ACT and SAT are valuable tools to identify high-achieving applicants from middle- and low-income backgrounds.

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Unequal Distribution

Admitted

Financial aid discussions have centered on simplifying FAFSA and increasing federal Pell Grants – all important – but federal student aid policies are only one funding source for families trying to determine how to pay for college. The topic of institutional financial aid policy often takes a backseat to the federal aid policy conversation.

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To Test or Not to Test?

Admissions Village

Both colleges will start their new testing policy with current high school juniors, the university class of 2029. They are booking seats well in advance, sometimes as soon as testing registration opens up online, and they are prepared for last-minute cancellations at testing centers.

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Public Ivies: Class of 2028 Acceptance Rates

Top Tier Admissions

Since 2020, the university has experienced a 25% increase in total applications. Southern Ivies: Class of 2028 Acceptance Rates Standardized Testing Policies: A Shifting Landscape What Are the Little Ivies? For the third consecutive year, W&M saw a record number of early round applicants.

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UT-Austin Announces Significant Changes for Freshman Fall 2025

Tex Admissions

Most universities went test-optional during COVID, but many universities are reverting to pre-COVID policies as we exit the pandemic. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter what I think or how you, as the applicant and family, should feel about these policies. My primary concern is the timing.

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When Should High School Students Start Preparing for College? Timeline + Tips

AdmissionSight

While the pandemic accelerated this decline starting in 2020, the reality is that college readiness has been on a downward trend for over a decade. The beauty of test-optional policies is that if you take the test and dont love your score, you dont have to submit it. Nationwide, students averaged 19.5 points from the previous year.