Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

It gives you a sense of just how competitive the process is and helps you set realistic goals for your application. UPenn’s admissions process is as tough as it gets. For the Class of 2028 , the university received a record-breaking 65,235 applications and accepted only 3,508 students. Let’s get into it! 2027 59,465 5.9%

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Out-of-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the overall EA applicant and admitted groups. Again, todays decisions are only for Out-of-State applicants, and the data below is for the entire admitted EA group (In and Out of State). in comparison with the overall applicant pool.

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BestColleges

MARCH 8, 2024

Starting in fall 2024, Brown University will require students to submit SAT or ACT scores. Brown admits that legacy admissions hampers efforts to promote student diversity. The university's announcement also includes news on its Early Decision and legacy admissions policies, both of which they'll maintain, at least for now.

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BestColleges

JULY 18, 2024

Students will have the option to take the science portion of the ACT, similar to the optional writing portion. The new ACT will roll out online in spring 2025 and in school in spring 2026. The science section requirement is being removed from the ACT, and the test will be shorter to be more flexible and manageable for students.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 30, 2023

On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina in twin cases brought by Students for Fair Admissions, ruling that the decades-long policy of race-conscious admissions in American higher education was unconstitutional.

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Spark Admissions

MAY 10, 2023

Supreme Court right now dealing with the role of affirmative action in college admissions, brought by the group Students for Fair Admissions against Harvard University and other well-known universities. That lawsuit led to the first major Supreme Court case on affirmative action in higher education admissions.

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Grown & Flown

OCTOBER 14, 2024

I suffered in silence for the better part of a year because, you see, I let my son take charge of the entire college application process. University of South Carolina Lieber College is now the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. He was determined to keep his free 8 th period even though admissions officers might view that as lazy.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

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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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 9, 2023

Test-optional colleges” are institutions that don’t penalize applicants for withholding their SAT or ACT scores. Philosophically, test-optional colleges signal to applicants that there are many forms of intelligence, educational access, and achievement. You can also learn more about our 1-on-1 college admissions support here.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 22, 2023

Admission Acceptance Rate Columbia is known for its highly selective admissions process for the Class of 2025, Columbia received a record-high 60,551 applications and admitted 2,214 students for an acceptance rate of 3.6% Columbia students are not much bothered about sports or cheering on their team. Start today!

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Spark Admissions

JANUARY 28, 2022

Then, in December 2021, Harvard University shook the testing and college admissions world by declaring that they would not require applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores through the next four years (that is, through the high school Class of 2025). So what does this mean for your college admissions process? Final Thoughts.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Dartmouth researchers found SAT and ACT scores can help identify high-achieving, under-resourced students since the college looks at scores in context to where a student is from. Researchers considered applicants' SAT/ACT scores, high school GPAs, other admissions indicators, and demographics data from 2017-2022.

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HelloCollege

JULY 17, 2024

The ACT is undergoing major changes. Earlier this week, the CEO of ACT, Janet Goodwin, announced plans to adapt the test to better meet the needs of students and educators, namely through increased flexibility and a shorter test. Shorter Test Duration The new ACT will be significantly shorter in both time and the number of questions.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 8, 2024

How long do college admissions take? It’s no secret that the college admissions process is a long and winding road. But exactly how long do college admissions take? PSAT and Pre-ACT Many sophomores take the PSAT or the Pre-ACT through school. Most college-bound students (and their parents!) standardized tests!

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Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

Admissions Acceptance Rate Wake Forest University has an acceptance rate of 29.4%. The university received 10,512 applications and accepted 3091 students. Types of Admission The students can apply through the Early Decision and Regular Decision cycle. Standardized Test Scores The SAT/ACT scores are optional.

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Spark Admissions

JANUARY 28, 2022

The past few years have seen an unprecedented number of American colleges and universities suspend or even completely drop their requirement that applicants submit standardized test scores from the SAT or ACT. So, what does this mean for your college admissions process? Final Thoughts.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 8, 2023

With an impressive record-breaking number of applications, Dartmouth experienced a surge in interest from prospective students, solidifying its position as a top choice for higher education. Dartmouth received 28,841 applications for the Class of 2027. The number of ED applicants has increased by 45% over the past three years.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

“We asked 100 people what the most important letters in college admission are…” In this case, I think the “number one answer on the board” would be GPA. Trying to think like the majority my next response would be SAT and ACT. As an admission dean/director, IPs influence the entire funnel – from prospects to enrolling students.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 2, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of college admissions, each passing year brings its own set of transformations and trends. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has released its admissions data for the Class of 2027. This year, the application numbers for the MIT Class of 2027 plummeted. The yield of 4.7%

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Ivy Central

JUNE 2, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of college admissions, each passing year brings its own set of transformations and trends. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has released its admissions data for the Class of 2027. This year, the application numbers for the MIT Class of 2027 plummeted. The yield of 4.7%

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 15, 2024

More and more, college admissions is becoming a game. The days when kids simply submitted applications and waited for a response based on the merits of their application are long gone. As colleges and universities act more and more like businesses, they demand more than just an application from their prospects.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

Historically Black College or University (HBCU): In Title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965, Congress officially defined HBCUs as institutions of higher learning that were accredited and established before 1964, and whose principal mission is the education of Black Americans. For more about activities read our past blog.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 4, 2024

In this ever-changing college admissions landscape, the role of standardized testing remains a hot topic (and source of confusion). Understanding how these tests fit into the broader admissions process can help demystify their purpose and highlight strategies you can use to enhance your applications.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 2, 2024

As we enter the new year, we know there are seniors still navigating the labyrinth of college applications. For those who simply need more time, we have good news: there are a handful of colleges that offer late application deadlines. If you’re waiting on SAT or ACT scores, late application deadlines can be a lifeline.

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Tex Admissions

MAY 26, 2024

View from my house in Bali My freshmen Fall 2024 clients had the strongest outcomes of any admissions cycle. Although UT received the most applications and had the lowest admissions rate ever, 24 out of 37 of my clients (65%) gained admission to their first-choice UT major. Louis, and Tulane Honors with scholarships.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Out-of-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the overall EA applicant and admitted groups. Again, today’s decisions are only for Out-of-State applicants, and the data below is for the entire admitted EA group (In and Out of State). in comparison with the overall applicant pool.

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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions The most recent National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) State of College Admission Report updated its four-year college members’ survey of the Factors in the Admission Decision. College admissions officers read and re-read your transcript.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Why am I re-taking the SAT/ACT? Every year we hear stories from students who say they were discouraged from applying to schools ranked below number X; or decided only to apply to schools within the Top 10 in a particular field; or were pressured to ultimately choose the highest ranked school from which they received on offer of admission.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 30, 2023

What makes Simons stand out from other STEM research summer programmes is that Simons Fellows (accepted students) can choose to identify a member of faculty who is conducting research into an area they are interested in and ask them to act as their mentor for the duration of the program.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

My point is that when it comes to college admission, many of the words we used to use, and many of the metrics that seemed helpful or instructive, have shifted dramatically. Back When Middle 50% ranges- There was a time when publishing the middle 50% GPA and SAT/ACT range of admitted students was extremely helpful. Just keep reading.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 29, 2023

How to Apply Application deadlines change from year to year but for students applying for summer 2023, applications opened late in 2022 with a single deadline of 18th January for the application to be received. The application is not completed until this is received by the university. Start today!

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

They feel beholden to inscrutable college admissions officers or the expectations of their peers and parents. The college admissions process is one of the biggest sources of stress for high school students and their families. Or should they take the ACT? That’s where college admissions consultants come in.

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AHM Advising

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The holiday season has arrived, midterms are around the corner, and admissions decisions for ED I will soon be released. If you applied Early Decision and are deferred, you are a competitive candidate for admission or you would have been denied. Some students choose an ED I plan as a strategy to increase their chances of admission.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

AUGUST 23, 2024

Ten weeks from today, on November first, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next ten weeks I will share college application tips that will make the whole process run smoothly. College Application Tips: #1 Don’t Underestimate the Logistics.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

College Application Tips: What to do After You Submit Your College Applications On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. Leading up to this deadline, I have been sharing college application tips to help the whole process run smoothly. Happy November 1 st !

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Admitted

JULY 22, 2024

Baker Colleges and universities nationwide turned to test-optional admission policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. We defined selective colleges and universities as those that admitted fewer than half of applicants over three consecutive years, on average. By Kelly Rosinger and Dominique J.

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