Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

This week, Yale announced that they will require testing but that they are flexible on which type of testing, SAT, ACT, AP, or IB exam score. Yale has said if you want to submit AP scores in lieu of SAT or ACT scores they would like to see all of them. Perhaps not surprisingly, demand for SAT and ACT testing has been rising.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Competitive test scores include: PSAT Math : 740+ PSAT Reading and Writing : 700+ ACT Math : 33+ ACT Verbal : 34+ While theres no minimum grade requirement for RSI, we recommend near-perfect grades in STEM subjects to strengthen your application. Submit scores from the PSAT, SAT, ACT, or AP exams.

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Did Your Student Just Receive PSAT Scores? This One’s for You: Everyone has questions about PSAT scores when they come out each December, and I am here with answers for you. What Is the PSAT? Most high schools offer the PSAT to juniors as part of the National Merit Scholar (NMS) search process. How Is the PSAT Scored?

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Brand College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The PSAT will be given to area high school juniors (and younger students in some districts) on Wednesday, October 16. Do Colleges Care About the PSAT? The PSAT is not used directly by colleges and universities when they make their college admissions decisions. But does this test really matter? Should you take it seriously?

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Updated December 2022 Did Your Student Just Receive PSAT Scores? This One’s for You: Everyone has questions about PSAT scores when they come out each December, and I am here with answers for you. What Is the PSAT? Most high schools offer the PSAT to juniors as part of the National Merit Scholar (NMS) search process.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 18, 2025

Clark Scholars Program Acceptance Rate Anson L. Clark Scholars Program Acceptance Rate The Anson L. But with only 12 spots up for grabs, the acceptance rate is painfully slim, sitting at less than 3%. Youll need to submit at least one score reportPSAT, PACT, SAT, or ACT all work. What Is the Anson L. Test scores.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 28, 2025

The college admissions process is a multi-year journey that begins in freshman year and culminates with college acceptance in senior year. Standardized Testing : Take the PSAT for practice. Test Preparation : Take SAT/ACT in your fall or spring semester. Quality of involvement matters more than quantity.

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Peterson's Blog

APRIL 8, 2025

Strong scores on exams like the SAT and ACT can impact college applications and scholarship opportunities, making them more competitive candidates.

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Brand College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

The SAT and the ACT are very different college entrance exams and most colleges are now accepting both. This has led to most students taking both the SAT and the ACT tests, although that is not required or suggested by many professionals in the college admissions field. When should my child take the SAT or ACT?

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Discovery College Consulting

MAY 10, 2023

who take the SAT will take it digitally, and international students began taking the digital SAT in March 2023. Additionally, the PSAT will go digital in October of this year. 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.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 8, 2024

PSAT and Pre-ACT Many sophomores take the PSAT or the Pre-ACT through school. This will give you a good baseline idea of what your future SAT or ACT scores might be. Test Prep You’ll most likely take the SAT and/or ACT in the spring of your junior year. You may have a baseline score from the PSAT or Pre-ACT.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

A few CTK tips to consider: Tip # 1: Don’t commit until you are ready (and before the enrollment deadline) For the schools where you have been accepted, don’t let all those emails, glossy pamphlets, and stickers from colleges pressure you into making a commitment before you are ready. You can see my fulsome update on the digital SAT here.

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Testing Tips and Timeline for High School Juniors (Class of 2025) October - Taking the PSAT Most high school juniors in the US will take the PSAT on or around October 11. The PSAT will still be the qualifying exam for the National Merit scholarship (the NMSQT). How Do I Know When to Take the SAT or ACT?

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 3, 2023

What is the acceptance rate at Harvard? What SAT or ACT scores do I need to get into Harvard? If you are wondering how to get into Harvard, achieving top scores on the SAT or ACT might provide your application with an edge while it is being considered. However, for the Harvard class of 2025, the average SAT score was 1494.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Schools like Philips Academy Andover, for example, have single-digit acceptance rates. The Independent School Entrance Exam ( ISEE ) is an equivalent test, more often used for private elementary schools but also accepted by high schools. You should also gather information about each school’s selectivity.

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HelloCollege

AUGUST 20, 2024

The Advanced Placement (or AP) program is a US-based program created by the College Board, the organization that administers the SAT and PSAT. Some studies show that students who take IB courses are accepted at a higher rate to Ivy League schools than students who take their school’s on-level curriculum. What is AP?

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CTK College Coach

MAY 2, 2024

Here is what I advise you to keep top of mind as you plan the coming months: When to Begin Preparing for the SAT or ACT If a student has completed Algebra 2 by the end of sophomore year and plans to take the SAT or ACT, the summer before junior year is the right time to make a plan and register for testing for fall.

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Bright Futures Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

One of the greatest aspects of the Birkman is its emphasis on self-acceptance. And by that, we mean you should start studying for the ACT and/or SAT. . While it is true that not all colleges require ACT or SAT test scores anymore, do yourself a favor and take them anyways. Register For Spring SAT and ACT.

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Princeton College Consulting

AUGUST 6, 2019

The three standardized tests most commonly with the admissions process are the PSAT, the SAT, and the ACT. As a tool for SAT prep, they provide “benchmarks” indicating your level of ability to undertake a college curriculum. It can be difficult to determine whether it’s better to take the SAT or ACT.

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Berkeley² Academy

JUNE 14, 2024

If not, start by listing out where you attend high school, your GPA, class rank, and SAT/ACT score. Is your SAT score below the range for accepted students at schools you are applying to? Are you a rising junior looking to score well on the SAT or PSAT this coming fall? Are you lacking volunteering experience?

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HelloCollege

DECEMBER 12, 2022

In most cases, students receive an email from a college or university after they’ve taken the PSAT or SAT. Doing so increases the number of applications they receive, which in turn drives down their acceptance rates—two metrics frequently used in college ranking lists. Schedule a Free Consultation.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A March 2024 Update As we head deep into the middle of the school year, many juniors are taking the ACT or SAT– or wondering whether they should in this largely test-optional world. That differential is one indicator of how much or how little each school weighs test scores What’s the best way to prepare for the Digital SAT?

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

As we round the bend on the middle of the year, many juniors are taking the ACT or SAT– or wondering whether they should in this largely test-optional world. That differential is one indicator of how much or how little each school weighs test scores What’s the best way to prepare for the Digital SAT? for most students than the old SAT.

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CTK College Coach

AUGUST 31, 2022

Here are my top five tips: 1) Prepare well and early for standardized (SAT and ACT) tests. NB: Certain schools have reverted to requiring the ACT or SAT (or never went test optional): MIT, public schools in Florida, and the top public schools in Georgia. How do I know which test to take– SAT or ACT? So what do I tell my own son?

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 17, 2022

Early Decision vs. Regular Decision Acceptance Rates (Created by Jennie Kent and Jeff Levy ). ConvertYourScore.org – Our SAT-ACT conversion tool, which features important information about the SAT and ACT and the key ways in which the SAT and ACT differ, is the Internet’s most popular conversion tool and information site.

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College Essay Guy

OCTOBER 10, 2023

For example, if you take an SAT in July during the summer after your 6th grade year, CTY will consider you a 7th grader for score requirements. Since many (but not all) of these courses are APs, you also get the chance to complete an AP class over the summer (although it is up to your school if they will accept these for course credit).

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Pros of applying for college as a junior Potential to get into college earlier and begin planning for the future Leave high school one year in advance Of course, these pros are only relevant if you get accepted. Winter and spring of your junior year Take the ACT or SAT for the first time or second time to increase your score.

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2023

The Test-Optional Movement and How it Affects You Should I Take the ACT or SAT or Neither One? If a student has not already taken a practice SAT or ACT, this is a good time to do so. When Should I Take the SAT or ACT? Schedule a 20 minute mini-admissions consult with me for guidance selecting your junior year coursework.

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College Essay Guy

JULY 6, 2023

million high school students who take the PSAT). and have already been accepted at a college, university, or technical school in Maryland, you are eligible for this scholarship! You’ll need to submit your high school transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, two letters of recommendation, and a copy of your college acceptance letter.

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College Essay Guy

JULY 21, 2023

Many colleges accept a CSS profile from students, and this particular profile helps provide qualifying students with additional loans, grants, and scholarships that they otherwise wouldn’t be able to obtain. All colleges that offer federal aid accept the FAFSA, but the CSS is only required by certain institutions.

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College Essay Guy

JULY 14, 2024

Test scores (optional but strongly encouraged) : official scores from at least one standardized test, including SAT I, PSAT, ACT, AP, or ACT Aspire/PLAN Extracurricular activities : information about your extracurricular activities and passions outside of regular academic coursework (similar to the activities section on college applications).

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

TESTING PRACTICE AND PREP FOR THE PSAT: You take it in October, and it helps you qualify for National Merit if you score high enough. PRACTICE AND PREP FOR THE ACT and SAT: Take a couple of practice tests and see which one feels better to you and which one you score higher on. SAT/ACT TESTS: Finish up any testing you have left to do.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Colleges have access to a document called a School Profile, which lists all of the courses your school offers, as well as other useful information such as where students are accepted to college and school graduation requirements and philosophy. If your school offers the PSAT to grade 9 and 10 students, you should take it.

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