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Breaking News: Stanford Reinstates Standardized Testing

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Most recently, Harvard & Cornell announced changes to their testing policy, requiring students to submit either an SAT or ACT score in future application cycles. This development is likely to drive even higher application numbers to test-blind California schools in the 2025-26 cycle, especially UCLA and UC Berkeley.

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College Admissions Trends and News

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TRENDS Testing Requirements — The Ever-Shifting Landscape In the last several months, Brown University , Dartmouth College , Harvard University , and Yale University have all returned to requiring standardized testing as part of the admissions process, beginning with applicants to the Class of 2029.

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Dartmouth: Class of 2028 Acceptance Rate

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Founded in 1769, it holds the honor of being the ninth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States. Dartmouth College , an Ivy League institution nestled in Hanover, New Hampshire, was ranked #18 (tied with Vanderbilt) in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report.

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College Credits in Jail: St. Louis County Joins Growing Trend

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"Acknowledging this change, the Education Department gave students who are already enrolled in programs in local and county jails until 2029 to continue using Pell Grants. Officials underscored the importance of education in reducing recidivism in announcing that Nashville State Community College scholarship pool.

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To Test or Not to Test?

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Both colleges will start their new testing policy with current high school juniors, the university class of 2029. February 5th, Dartmouth has reinstated a requirement for all applicants to have ACT or SAT scores.

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What GPA is Needed to Get into Harvard?

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Because of the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students and families, Harvard has announced that it will continue being test-optional for the upcoming classes, including the classes of 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030. However, if you submit test scores, they will be considered in the review of your application.

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Maximum Pell Grant Amount

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President Biden intends to double the maximum Pell Grant amount by 2029. Pell Grants are supposed to help improve access to higher education for students and their families who can't afford it otherwise. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Department of Education. In total, the government gave out about $25.4

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