Peterson's Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2022

There are several MBA programs that will accept both GRE and GMAT exam scores as part of their admissions requirements into their school or program. The GRE (Graduate Record Exam) is the most commonly required admission test for graduate school. Take a closer look at what is included in our GMAT test prep and our GRE test prep.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The best test optional colleges offer a chance to apply without stressing over perfect test scores. In this blog, we’ll break down what it means for a college to be “test-optional,” how these policies impact admissions, and introduce you to some of the best test optional colleges in the U.S.

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Peterson's Blog

APRIL 8, 2024

Moreover, impressive AP scores can boost college applications, setting applicants apart in a competitive admissions landscape and increasing their chances of acceptance into top-tier institutions. This is why it’s essential to prepare for your AP exams.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Recently, many colleges and graduate programs have gone test optional , meaning applicants don't need to submit test scores to get in. But even those schools typically accept test scores if applicants want to submit them. So, the question is: Should you take one of these tests?

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Peterson's Blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

By making the test more approachable, easier to study for, easier to take, and ultimately more relevant to the actual skills students will need when they get to college, the new digital SAT should definitely benefit students. Students will not be permitted to begin testing late. How should students prepare for their SAT exam?

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 16, 2023

In turn, this has driven down its already competitive acceptance rate. Right now, its acceptance rate sits at about 5%. Some think pieces, some court case coverage, and the biggest thing: blogs from test prep/college counselor sites giving specific legacy acceptance rates. So what does this mean?

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 8, 2024

Princeton withholds comprehensive admissions statistics, but the acceptance rate for the Class of 2027 and 2028 is estimated to be between 5% and 6% based on what data is available and ongoing trends. In this blog post, we’ll break down in detail how you can best spend your summertime to set a course for a future at Princeton.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Basics We probably don’t need to tell you this if you have already clicked on this blog, but just in case: Amherst is a small liberal arts school in Amherst, Massacutes. Well, it’s like super duper hard to get into… For the class of 2027, Amherst had a 9% acceptance rate. When we say small, there are only around 1,800 undergrads.

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Peterson's Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

To be accepted, you must meet a list of minimum requirements and prove that you have what it takes to match or exceed the high standards and expectations of the U.S. It will be important to utilize a high-quality test prep program and study materials prior to these standardized tests. Air Force Academy. Air Force Academy.

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HelloCollege

JULY 25, 2024

” In this blog post, we’ll explore the role of a private college counselor and how much they typically charge for their services. Improved Applications : With their guidance, students will craft stronger applications, including compelling essays and a well-rounded activities list , which can increase their chances of acceptance.

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 5, 2023

First, if students choose to apply to other highly selective schools instead of the Ivies, the acceptance rates at the other schools could plummet with the influx of applications. If this occurs, I predict one of two scenarios.

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Discovery College Consulting

APRIL 30, 2024

Test-flexible means that a college requires scores but will accept other tests in in lieu of the ACT/SAT. Test-blind (also called test-free at some institutions) means that a college will not consider scores even if a student submits them. For example, students may be allowed to submit AP or IB scores.

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Testing agencies do sell lists of students within score ranges, so you may end up with mailings when you score high. What is the National Merit Scholar Competition/Test (NMSQT) and How Does it Relate to the PSAT? Read my blog post about National Merit Does the PSAT Predict How Well I Will Do on the SAT? It depends.

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HelloCollege

JULY 25, 2024

” In this blog post, we’ll explore the role of a private college counselor and how much they typically charge for their services. For a full breakdown of a what a college counselor does, visit out blog post, What is a College Admissions Consultant? ” and “How much does a college counselor cost?”

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BestColleges

MARCH 7, 2024

A GED doesn't necessarily make it harder to gain acceptance, but there are things you can do to enhance your college application. colleges accept applicants who have a GED diploma? In addition to qualifying for college credits, having high GED test scores may also help you get out of taking some college placement tests.

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Discovery College Consulting

MAY 10, 2023

In this blog post, I’ll explain what’s different about the digital SAT, what’s staying the same and what you need to know. The maximum score for the SAT will remain 1600 and students will take the test at a school or test center. Starting in March 2024, students in the U.S.

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Bright Futures Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

One of the greatest aspects of the Birkman is its emphasis on self-acceptance. Sign Up For Test Prep. While it is true that not all colleges require ACT or SAT test scores anymore, do yourself a favor and take them anyways. Prepare for the SAT and ACT by signing up for a test prep course over the holiday break.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

You don’t have to be a college admissions expert or memorize each school’s admissions statistics to know that getting accepted to an Ivy is challenging. And because Ivy League acceptance rates for the class of 2028 (entering fall 2024) range from 3.59% (Harvard) to 5.16% (Brown) , only 15,000 or so of these hopeful students get accepted.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

MARCH 19, 2020

There is a lot to think about for college applicants, here are a few considerations: SAT and ACT test centers are closing. Test prep classes are also being canceled – think about finding an online option. As events unfold, I will update this blog. College transfer application deadlines might be delayed.

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Peterson's Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

If you do not pass, you will have to wait one to three months before retaking the test. Peterson’s Test Prep will help bring you up to speed on the subjects you’re already familiar with. Have a strategy when planning your course load and graduation plan. Make sure you study and properly prepare for CLEP exams.

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CTK College Coach

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

There is a lot of nuance in that advice, and you can read more details in my blog post on how to choose coursework and how colleges assess coursework and grades. Many colleges will accept “other” letters of recommendation in addition to the two academic letters, e.g. from a coach, a music teacher, a supervisor at work, or a faculty advisor.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

While you might feel intimidated by this impressive bio, and the low acceptance rate, this post will break down every element of MIT’s Application Checklist to help you submit your best possible application. MIT is extremely selective, with an acceptance rate just below 4% for the Class of 2026. MIT Statistics How selective is MIT?

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College in 321

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

In past years, comparing a student’s GPA and test scores to the middle 50% of the admitted students at a college would be a reasonably good indicator (not a certainty) of the likelihood of being accepted. That’s going to be a little more difficult this year if a student doesn’t have any test scores.

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the college spy

AUGUST 11, 2020

Thoroughly explore college websites, including virtual tours, student news, admissions blogs, academic offerings and student life. The pandemic has altered the role of standardized testing in admissions, forcing many colleges to adopt test optional admissions policies. However, test optional does not mean test blind.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 18, 2023

Both the GMAT and GRE are accepted by many MBA programs to fulfill the testing admission requirements. However, whether one test is "better" than the other for MBA applicants depends on several factors. Depending on your strengths and weaknesses, one test may be a better fit for you. So, why wait?

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 26, 2022

Learn about t he benefits of SAT Prep and taking the SAT Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! MIT Lifts the Test-Optional Policy for Standardized Tests On March 28th, 2022, MIT announced that it would again require the SAT and ACT tests as part of the college admissions process.

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Admissions Mom

JANUARY 30, 2024

We have always considered⁠ work or family responsibilities as valuable ways of spending one’s time, and this is especially true at this time.”⁠ (I summarized the entire statement in an Instagram post linked here and in a blog post linked here if you’d like to read the entire document — which you should.) That’s right.

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Learn how to improve your GPA with SAT prep Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! Benefits of SAT Prep and Taking the SAT Honestly, because it gets you a better chance of getting into college - up to 2.3x SAT/ACT Scores Decide Which Students To Accept. scroll down to the chart to see why we say that!)

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SSA Online College Prep

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Are SATs a detractor to BIPOC acceptance? Discover more SAT tips on our blog! If you're having a digital test, then you should be able to take it at home on your laptop, right? Are SATs a detractor to BIPOC acceptance? Potential issues with the switch from physical to digital SATs.

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Pay close attention to what universities will accept your credits by talking with admissions counselors so that credits don’t go to waste. Community College Community college is often a more affordable option after high school than large or private universities.

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Admissions Mom

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

We have always considered⁠ work or family responsibilities as valuable ways of spending one’s time, and this is especially true at this time.”⁠ (I summarized the entire statement in an Instagram post linked here and in a blog post linked here if you’d like to read the entire document — which you should.) That’s right.

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Simply Admissions

MARCH 24, 2020

In the end, what this all means for most juniors is to create an adjusted test schedule and continue your test prep (while keeping an eye out for additional test-optional policy updates). Senior FAQs: I’m a senior that was accepted to multiple schools but all of the admitted student days were canceled.

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Marks Education

MARCH 14, 2022

It often feels like a failure or an admission of defeat, and that doesn’t feel good as you’re taking the test. So let’s get this out of the way: Important Note : Important Note: On this blog, “skip” a question means fill in a random answer, mark the question (using the “mark and review” feature), and move on.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Medical school is a crowded space, and acceptance rates across all medical schools also vary, but the average acceptance rate is only 5.5%. Remember, this is an average score, so there are students whose scores are higher and those whose scores are lower.

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 3, 2024

Surely there’s more to it than what’s in this one blog post.” Or if you prefer a summary blog post, my friend Jim Houser might have the highlights you need here.) “Is In fact, some colleges give scholarships to just about everyone they accept. (Feel free to let me know if you find a better one. But Amanda. You’re right.

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Yes, you definitely can (see rest of blog for more). “.And Check out our blog on Why You Don’t Have to Write about Trauma in Your College Essay to Stand Out or this podcast episode with Tina Yong to learn what you can do instead. In fact, 90% of schools accept >50% of applicants" and "only ~4% of schools accept <25%.)

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

EXPLORE THE WORLD OF ADMISSIONS: Read some college admissions websites and blogs. Or, as this Georgia Tech blog says, find what makes you happy, and do it. And you will learn more about yourself from any perceived “failures” or disappointments than acceptances to a particular school. Sit with someone new at lunch once a week.

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