Top Tier Admissions

JULY 22, 2024

As the school year approaches, it’s time to finalize your standardized test prep plan and mark your calendar with upcoming SAT and ACT test dates. Here’s a tip: Take both SAT and ACT practice tests under simulated conditions, score them, and then use our SAT to ACT converter to determine your stronger test! We can still help.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

2024 42,205 8.1% A big reason for this surge is the rise of test-optional policies and increased global access to higher education. 2024 35,752 6% 2023 37,850 5.5% 2025 7,962 15% 2024 6,453 19.7% According to UPenn’s 2023-2024 Common Data Set , the average GPA for admitted students is 3.9. 2027 59,465 5.9%

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 9, 2023

Is the new digital SAT good? Is the new digital SAT bad? 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.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

As a high school student, you’re probably no stranger to big tests like AP exams, the PSAT, or the SAT and ACT. Here’s some good news: more colleges than ever are making the SAT and ACT optional. If you have test anxiety, decided to skip the SAT or ACT, or didn’t quite hit the scores you hoped for, you’re not out of luck.

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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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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 8, 2025

The 2024-2025 college admissions season is coming to a close. In the 2024-25 application cycle, 1.3 Changes to standardized testing requirements Some colleges that have maintained test-optional policies include Princeton, the University of Maryland, and Texas A&M. What to know to set yourself up for success!

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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. The university's announcement also includes news on its Early Decision and legacy admissions policies, both of which they'll maintain, at least for now. Brown admits that legacy admissions hampers efforts to promote student diversity.

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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Dartmouth College Dartmouth College has announced that it will yet again require high school students to share either an SAT or ACT score as part of their application for admission. The change takes effect for students applying for Fall 2025 admission (those students who will begin their applications in Summer or Fall 2024).

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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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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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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The total volume of college applications submitted by November 1st in 2024 (early action or early decision) was up a whopping 10% from 2023. Moreover, First Gen students applying early grew by 19% over last year, and those applying for fee waiver eligibility grew by 13% in the early action round in 2024.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 1, 2025

2024 34,372 7.3% UChicago Early Decision policy Both ED I and ED II are binding. The average GPA for admitted students is a weighted 4.32, according to UChicagos 2023-2024 Common Data Set. Target test scores UChicago is test-optional , so you dont have to submit SAT or ACT scores. 2027 38,631 4.8% 2026 37,522 5.4%

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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. WHO DOES THE POLICY APPLY TO?

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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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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? Students should research the admissions policies and data of the schools on their list. Last summer, more than 1900 colleges were test optional, test-free or test-blind.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

At the same time, over 23,000 students take advantage of its 11 academic divisions and popular graduate programs in law, business, and policy. Oxford vs Harvard: Acceptance Rates For the 2024 admissions cycle, Harvard University had an acceptance rate of 3.6% , making it one of the most selective universities in the world.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 9, 2023

This became especially true in 2020, given changes in test administration and colleges’ testing policies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If your child is applying to colleges this cycle, or in the next year or two, you may be wondering which colleges are adopting test-optional policies—a trend that is increasing nationwide.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

2025 47,636 7% 2024 39,263 9.3% For example, the Class of 2024 saw 39,263 applications, a sharp increase compared to earlier years. Test-optional policies introduced during the pandemic broadened the applicant pool, encouraging students who might not have applied otherwise. 2024 34,864 7.3% 2024 4399 24.9%

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BestColleges

MARCH 12, 2024

The University of Pennsylvania will extend its test-optional policy for another year. Students applying in fall 2024 will not have to submit SAT or ACT scores. Like many other schools, Dartmouth suspended its SAT/ACT requirement at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 23, 2025

Dukes Test-Optional Policy Duke SAT Scores Duke ACT Scores Duke University Admission Requirements Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways Dukes Test-Optional Policy For the 2024-2025 admissions cycle, Duke University is test-optional. Duke is known for attracting top-tier students, so their SAT scores are pretty impressive.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

ACT or the College Board for the SATs) and university website for up-to-date offerings and application deadlines. Plan ACT or SAT test dates with the goal of achieving scores you’re happy with by the end of the summer before your senior year. Study for ACT or SAT. ACT, AP, SAT) be sent to the schools on your list.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 3, 2025

2024 16,918 6,701 39.6% 2024 80,210 16,918 21.1% Back in 2020 (Class of 2024), the acceptance rate was 21.1%. Fast forward to 2024 (Class of 2028), and the acceptance rate has dropped to just 8%, even though a record-breaking 118,000 students applied. 2024 7,906 3,279 41.5% 2027 10,693 5,802 54.3%

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 29, 2025

Northwestern Admission Requirements Northwestern GPA Requirements Northwestern SAT Scores Northwestern ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting into Northwestern Northwestern Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Northwestern? Lets get into it. How Hard Is It to Get into Northwestern?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

2024 21,253 19% 2023 22,200 15.8% For the Class of 2028, applications soared past 29,943, partly fueled by students hoping that skipping SAT/ACT scores would improve their chances. 2024 13,958 17.9% 2024 7,295 21.1% This means that submitting ACT or SAT scores wont be mandatory when you apply. 2027 28,353 12.4%

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 4, 2024

Unlike GPA, which can vary significantly due to differences in school grading policies, standardized tests offer a uniform benchmark. Top Tier Resources: Standardized Testing FAQ Average SAT Scores at Top Colleges SAT vs ACT: Which Test Is Right for You? ACT Tutoring Hit your target score with our renowned ACT tutors.

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Expert Admissions

MARCH 20, 2023

With so many colleges extending test-optional policies put in place during the pandemic, you may be wondering how much effort you should put into standardized testing. So, knowing that test scores can be important, how do you decide whether to take the SAT or the ACT? Content The SAT has changed its content over the years.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

2024 26,189 17.3% For the Class of 2028, applications exceeded 34,000, with many students hoping skipping SAT/ACT scores might boost their chances. 2024 24,409 16.7% 2024 1,780 25.0% According to Carnegie Mellons 2023-2024 Common Data Set , the average GPA for admitted students is an impressive 3.91 2027 33,707 11.4%

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

In spring 2024, enrollment in public two-year colleges grew 4.7 These schools offer some amazing perks, like open enrollment policies and flexible scheduling that can adapt to your lifestyle. Most community colleges don’t require SAT or ACT scores for admission. from fall 2022.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 14, 2025

They received over 54,000 first-year applications in the 2023-2024 cycle, for a class of 1,739. For the past few years, submitting SAT or ACT scores has been optional for most, if not all, Duke applicants. A strong SAT is for Duke is over 1550, and a strong ACT is at or above a 34. The acceptance rate was only 5.4%.

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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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Discovery College Consulting

APRIL 30, 2024

The terms themselves are confusing, and recent shifts in colleges’ policies are even more so. Test-optional means that a college does not require applicants to submit ACT/SAT scores, but applicants can do so if they would like. Test-optional. Test-flexible. Test-blind.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Rice University Admission Requirements Rice University GPA Requirements Rice University SAT Requirements Rice University ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting into Rice University Rice University Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Rice University? Lets dive right in.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 25, 2025

If another school youre applying early to has restrictions like a single-choice, restrictive, or binding policy, youll need to respect their rules. 2024 9,291 7.4% Back in the day (well, for the Class of 2024), the acceptance rate was 7.4%, but for the Class of 2028, its down to 5.3%. 2024 10,784 7.1% 2027 11,924 5.7%

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 17, 2024

Founded over 300 years ago, Yale University , is an Ivy League institution located in New Haven, CT and ranked #5 in Best Universities by the 2024 U.S. Yale’s Class of 2028 early acceptance rate was the lowest since Yale adopted its current single-choice non-binding early action policy — 9.02%. News and World Report. Aiming for Yale?

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 2, 2025

College admissions sometimes feels like a big pot of alphabet soup: AP, GPA, ACT, SAT, FAFSA, SRAR, SAI While youre probably familiar with many of these acronyms (maybe youre feeling a little too familiar with some), others, like IB, you might be feeling a little less sure about (we assume thats why youre here). How many schools, you ask?

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PrepScholar

JUNE 21, 2024

In 2024, several elite colleges dropped their test-optional admissions policies and returned to requiring SAT/ACT scores as part of the admissions process. How do you know which colleges are test optional and which colleges require SAT/ACT scores? Keep reading to learn more!

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