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10 Must-Haves for College Prep (Grades 8-12)

University Gurus

For others, it refers to a high school specialized in college placement. For others, it might fall somewhere in between, including some test prep services and making sure you pick the right high school classes. Test Prep Test prep is beneficial for all subjects in high school, especially those subjects that students struggle with.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UC'S DECISION TO ELIMINATE THE SAT/ACT REQUIREMENT

Elite Open School

In this decision, Judge Seligman ruled that UC's test-optional policy unfairly disadvantaged disabled applicants because they lacked access to testing centers with accommodations during the Covid-19 pandemic. Remember, the scores aren't currently being used for admissions purposes, only placement purposes.

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Inside the Admissions Committee: What Really Happens

StandOut College Prep

If your high school offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses, for example, the committee will expect to see that you have taken advantage of these opportunities. Standardized Test Scores Admissions officers do value standardized test scores as they can provide valuable insight into an applicant’s academic abilities.

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Post baccalaureate Programs: How to Get In (Essay Examples Included)

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

Test reporting requirements Some post baccalaureate programs may require you to include a standardized test score in your application. Different programs have different test reporting requirements. You may be asked to include SAT, ACT, MCAT, GRE, PCAT, DAT, OAT, and even CASPer scores.

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The College Board's "Streamlined Reporting"--Euphemism or Doublespeak?

The Thoughtful College Search

The only thing worse than the action itself was United’s description of the event as “re-accommodating” the passenger. Recently an Inside Higher Ed article pointed out that the College Board is no longer making public data about the performance on Advanced Placement exams by different racial groups.