UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 15, 2024

Core Academic Information : In looking at the academic data for our accepted applicants, approximately 91% of their core grades are A’s, and 8+% are B’s. This data is based on admitted students where the ACT was the strongest score if both SAT and ACT were submitted or if the ACT was the only test taken and sent.

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Spark Admissions

JANUARY 28, 2022

The past few years have seen an unprecedented number of American colleges and universities suspend or even completely drop their requirement that applicants submit standardized test scores from the SAT or ACT. Recently, in response, the College Board has announced major changes to the SAT. Now, they’ve planned a new change.

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Solomon Admissions

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The College Board transitioned to the fully digital SAT format in 2024, making it the standard for students worldwide. No longer will the test be the same for all students on a… The post Understanding the Digital SAT: Key Features and Prep Tips appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.

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BestColleges

MARCH 20, 2024

Data Summary Check The median total SAT score is 1030. 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. Table of Contents What Is a Bad SAT Score Overall? What's a Bad SAT Score for Local State Schools?

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BestColleges

MARCH 8, 2024

Starting in fall 2024, Brown University will require students to submit SAT or ACT scores. Since then, about 40% of applicants have opted not to submit SAT or ACT scores, notes the university's " Ad Hoc Committee on Admissions Policies " report summarizing six months of data analysis and deliberations at President Christina H.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 9, 2023

Test-optional colleges” are institutions that don’t penalize applicants for withholding their SAT or ACT scores. Philosophically, test-optional colleges signal to applicants that there are many forms of intelligence, educational access, and achievement. Suggested: What is a Good SAT Score?

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 12, 2023

The digital SAT is here, and we know you have questions, concerns — maybe even nightmares! For the most part, studying for the digital SAT will be business as usual. WHAT IS THE DIGITAL SAT? In January 2022, the College Board announced that, beginning in Spring 2023 for international students and Spring 2024 for U.S.

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ACM College Consulting

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Are you ready for the new digital SAT ? Ensure you're fully prepared with these essential tips and free digital SAT practice resources. Practice Time Management : As with the paper format, time is of the essence in the digital SAT. The digital SAT has a great tool which allows you to mark questions to return to later.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

With Early Decision deadlines in the rearview mirror, seniors are now turning their attention to their next round of applications. For some students, that means regular-round applications for schools like Wake Forest and Emory , which require all students interested in merit scholarships to submit their applications by November 15 th.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the In-State EA applicant and admitted groups. Again, today’s decisions are only for In-State applicants (either a GA resident of a student studying in a GA High School). in comparison with the overall applicant pool.

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Tex Admissions

MAY 26, 2024

View from my house in Bali My freshmen Fall 2024 clients had the strongest outcomes of any admissions cycle. Although UT received the most applications and had the lowest admissions rate ever, 24 out of 37 of my clients (65%) gained admission to their first-choice UT major. On average, we spend six weeks on the UT application.

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Admissions.Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

You’ve likely heard that College Board is shifting the SAT to a digital format, and the transition has already begun. But questions abound: When the digital SAT will be fully available? The SAT will be fully digital in the U.S. by 2024, while the PSAT will be administered digitally beginning in fall 2023.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MAY 26, 2023

For the Fall 2024 First-Year applicant group, there are three updates the UGA Admissions Office wants to make known when students are preparing to apply to UGA. We will be exclusively using the Common App for our First-Year applicants. Please share a book (novel, non-fiction, etc.)

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

OCTOBER 9, 2023

While academics are still key in all of our reviews, and especially in EA, the overall competitiveness of the applicant pool means we need to look at a wide range of things in our review. Can you explain the two different EA decision release dates for in-state vs. out-of-state applicants? I don’t know.

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Inside Emory Admission

MARCH 29, 2023

>> Updated March, 2023 Emory University has extended its test optional policy for applicants who plan to enroll as first-year students in Fall 2024. In addition, transfer applicants for Fall 2024 can also take advantage of this test optional policy. Transfer students who apply to start school in Fall 2024.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 26, 2024

After receiving over 30,000 applications for the Class of 2028, Tulane announced an overall acceptance rate of around 13%. The admitted class had an average SAT score of 1490 and an average ACT score of 33. Tulane’s supplemental essay prompt remains unchanged from the 2023-2024 admissions cycle. admissions essay.

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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? Frustratingly, it is difficult to understand how the test-optional schools are using test scores and what the effects of submitting or not submitting scores have on applications.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Out-of-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the overall EA applicant and admitted groups. Again, today’s decisions are only for Out-of-State applicants, and the data below is for the entire admitted EA group (In and Out of State). in comparison with the overall applicant pool.

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ACM College Consulting

JULY 3, 2024

We spoke about all things related to the college application and have some great advice for students and their families. Check out the video for top college application tips for 2024 related to: Score choice vs sending all scores Should you go test-optional? and so much more!

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Expert Admissions

MARCH 20, 2023

And even where there isn’t such a preference, a strong test score can only help you by adding yet another compelling piece of data to your application. So, knowing that test scores can be important, how do you decide whether to take the SAT or the ACT? The digital SAT has only two sections: Reading and Writing (together) and Math.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 7, 2024

For rising seniors (students applying in fall 2024), Stanford will remain test-optional. Most recently, Harvard & Cornell announced changes to their testing policy, requiring students to submit either an SAT or ACT score in future application cycles.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 15, 2023

The admission process at prestigious universities like Stanford University is highly competitive, with thousands of qualified applicants vying for a limited number of spots. The acceptance rates of Stanford University's Class of 2024, Class of 2025, and the Class of 2026 portray the changing landscape of admissions at Stanford.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

UGA Overall EA Admissions Over the last decade, the UGA applicant pool has grown at a substantial rate. If you look at the number of applicants over the past 10 years, you will see tremendous growth in our applicant pool both in size and in academic strength. Over 15,500 of our EA applicants have a 4.00 UGA GPA or higher.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 2, 2023

This year, the application numbers for the MIT Class of 2027 plummeted. MIT received a total of 26,914 applications. MIT admissions officers observed a decrease in the number of applications from the 33,796 applications received for the Class of 2026. 9,488 applicants were deferred to the Regular Action phase.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 2, 2023

This year, the application numbers for the MIT Class of 2027 plummeted. MIT received a total of 26,914 applications. MIT admissions officers observed a decrease in the number of applications from the 33,796 applications received for the Class of 2026. 9,488 applicants were deferred to the Regular Action phase.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The regular decision acceptance rate was 3.8%, slightly higher than recent years due to a smaller applicant pool. Applicants to the Class of 2029 will need to submit an SAT or ACT score although there are some exceptions for those unable to take these exams. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

It gives you a sense of just how competitive the process is and helps you set realistic goals for your application. For the Class of 2028 , the university received a record-breaking 65,235 applications and accepted only 3,508 students. Historically, ED applicants have a better shot because it’s a smaller, more committed pool.

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Those assessments include: PSAT/NMSQTP SAT 10 SAT School Day The College Board estimates that these student populations will represent about 1/3 of students in the College Board network in the 2023-2024 subscription year.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 19, 2024

In this article, we will explore the expectations and requirements for FSU SAT scores. What is the average SAT score at Florida State University? FSU’s SAT scores are competitive. The average composite SAT score at FSU is 1290 out of 1600. What is the average SAT English score at Florida State University?

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

JUNIOR YEAR September - January Schedule and sit for standardized ACT or SAT tests if the student is taking them. You will need it for summer jobs, and it can be helpful when meeting with people about your college applications. May Study for and take SAT or ACT tests, if offered. Prepare a resume. Make summer plans.

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Admissions.Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If one sentence could sum up the state of financing an American college education in 2024 it would be, “The more things change the more things stay the same.” Also worth noting is that “Contributor” is a new term being introduced on the 2024–25 FAFSA form. ” While change is afoot, much remains the same.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 25, 2023

Admissions Acceptance Rate: Colorado College chose from a pool of 11,026 applicants for the Class of 2026 and 553 students were admitted. More than half of the applicants chose to apply for either Early Decision (ED) or Early Action (EA). Only 3% of applicants were admitted during Regular Action. Early Decision is binding.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This comes after months of public debate on the merits of testing, with some schools extending their “temporary” test-optional undergraduate admissions policy through the 2024 admissions cycle while others are actively reevaluating their stance for future years. Second, in a test-optional system, many applicants don’t submit test scores.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 28, 2024

Boston College, a prestigious institution known for its research contributions and strong liberal arts education, sets high standards for its applicants. This article dives into the Boston College SAT scores and requirements, providing a comprehensive guide for prospective students. What is the average SAT score at Boston College?

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BestColleges

JUNE 11, 2024

Students applying for fall 2025 undergraduate admission to Stanford must provide their SAT or ACT scores. Stanford University will resume requiring SAT/ACT scores for students applying for undergraduate admission beginning in fall 2025, the university announced Friday.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 17, 2024

In this article, we will explore how these standards translate to their SAT scores and requirements. What is the average SAT score at Brown? Brown University’s SAT scores are highly competitive, with an average score around 1540 out of a maximum of 1600. What is the average SAT English score at Brown?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MAY 4, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore how these standards translate to Northwestern’s SAT scores and requirements. What is the average SAT score at Northwestern? Northwestern’s SAT scores are highly competitive. The average SAT score at Northwestern University stands at 1530 , nearing the maximum SAT score of 1600.

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