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Thoughts On What 2023 College Admissions Tell Us About Future Applications

Ivy Central

As the last few college offers trickle in it’s time to take a step back and consider what we can glean from the wins and rejections our students have received in the 2022/23 application cycle and the messages being received from different quarters of the college application universe. The future of standardised tests.

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Pros and Cons of Standardized Testing for College Admissions (SAT and ACT)?

Spark Admissions

Some argue that students undergo too much testing: by their high schools, by the state, for college admissions, etc. Others argue that standardized tests, such as the SAT and the ACT, are the only fair way to evaluate student achievement. It’s just one piece among many they use to evaluate applicants.

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ACT and SAT Scores Decline Year After Year

Peterson's Blog

ACT and SAT scores decline across the U.S. Standardized tests, like the SAT and ACT, are used to determine academic readiness and skills for entering university. This month, Peterson’s will be offering an ACT and SAT special , six months of test prep for $135—99 dollars off, so that students can walk into their test confidently.

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Breaking News: Dartmouth to Request SAT or ACT for First-Year Applicants Again

Admissions.Blog

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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How To Tackle the UC Application

Top Tier Admissions

With Early Decision deadlines in the rearview mirror, seniors are now turning their attention to their next round of applications. For some students, that means regular-round applications for schools like Wake Forest and Emory , which require all students interested in merit scholarships to submit their applications by November 15 th.

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What Are the ACT Test Changes?

Peterson's Blog

million high school seniors took the ACT test in 2023 according to ACT.com and now ACT is making ACT test changes. The ACT, however, is changing for the better come spring 2025 based on feedback. Therefore, creating more opportunities for college admissions, scholarships, and a curated test day to meet your ambitions.

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When's the Last ACT/SAT for Regular Admissions Deadlines?

PrepScholar

If you have been putting off the ACT/SAT or are hoping to retake one , you need to know when you can take your last test so that your scores will arrive at your schools in time. In other words, when is the very latest you can take the SAT or ACT for your college applications?

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