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. Recently, in response, the College Board has announced major changes to the SAT. Now, they’ve planned a new change.

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road2college

OCTOBER 26, 2023

One of the questions parents frequently ask is whether students should take the SAT or ACT. The post The Difference Between SAT and ACT appeared first on Road2College. I always respond that.

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HelloCollege

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Deciding “should I take the SAT or ACT?” ” is a common dilemma for high school students navigating the college admissions process. SAT or ACT: How to Choose Step 1 : In order to decide SAT or ACT, you should begin by learning the ins and outs of the tests themselves.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 22, 2024

As the school year approaches, it’s time to finalize your standardized test prep plan and mark your calendar with upcoming SAT and ACT test dates. Here’s a tip: Take both SAT and ACT practice tests under simulated conditions, score them, and then use our SAT to ACT converter to determine your stronger test!

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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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Ivy Central

MARCH 13, 2023

Recently, Columbia University was the first Ivy League to no longer require SAT/ACT testing as of 2023-24 and will be test-optional permanently. Test-blind means that a college or university will not consider your SAT/ACT score as part of their evaluation process even if you submit them. Start today!

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 9, 2023

Is the new digital SAT good? Is the new digital SAT bad? As you may know, the SAT is in the process of transitioning to a new version of the test. The process has already begun internationally, and in Spring 2024, high school students in the United States will only have the option to take the new digital SAT.

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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

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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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

Is your SAT score or ACT score high enough to get into Yale? The admissions process at Ivy League schools seems hard to understand. Below, we’ve condensed everything we know about the Yale University admissions process. That means that in reality, the regular admission rate at Yale is closer to 4%.

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Peterson's Blog

JANUARY 7, 2025

Standardized test scores, like the SAT and ACT, determine academic readiness and skills for entering university. While it may be beneficial to take both tests, this blog will answer the question, “Do you need both ACT and SAT for college? What Are the ACT and SAT?

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HelloCollege

JANUARY 21, 2025

Given the significance of both the SAT and the ACT , along with the ever-changing nature of both tests (like the decision by Illinois to switch from the SAT to the ACT ), many students and families with lofty college dreams enlist help in the form of private test prep tutoring to improve their scores and their chances of admission to top colleges.

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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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Scoir

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Knowing whether to take the SAT or ACT can help relieve some of the stressors caused by the college admissions process. In the past, the SAT was typically a coastal test, predominant in the East and West Coast regions, while the ACT was more often taken in the middle of the country.

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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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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 20, 2025

With its reputation as one of the most prestigious universities in the world, Stanfords admissions process is notoriously competitive. Stanford is renowned not just for its academic excellence but for its highly selective admissions process, making it a dream school for many and a reality for only a lucky few. 2026 56,378 3.7%

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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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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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Discovery College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Not only are today’s high school students being affected by frequent changes in colleges’ testing policies (as described in a recent blog post ), they also have another upcoming change to contend with: next year, the ACT will switch to a digital format, in addition to undergoing other alterations.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

If you’re preparing for college admissions, you’ve probably wondered how your ACT or SAT score stacks up. million students in the class of 2023 took the SAT at least once, up from 1.7 The ACT reported approximately 1.4 million test-takers for the same cohort (ACT). What Is the SAT Conversion Table?

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Offers of Admission: Approximately 9,500 Total EA Admits -This is somewhat more than last years admitted numbers for both In-State and Out-of-State acceptances. I have a previous blog post on how admissions calculates the UGA GPA for your reference. I will not be splitting up the in-state and out-of-state data at this time.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The average composite ACT score dropped from 19.8 More students in the class of 2023 took the ACT test from the previous year. More students met none of the ACT benchmarks, compared to the previous year. The average composite score on the ACT dropped for the sixth-straight year from 19.8 for the class of 2022 to 19.5

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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. On average, I get one or two job postings for admission/enrollment jobs each week.

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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. Try Application Boot Camp®.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

UPenn’s admissions process is as tough as it gets. UPenn Acceptance Rate Trends Over the past decade, the UPenn acceptance rate has been on a steady decline, making the already tough admissions process even more competitive. ED applicants show a commitment that admissions officers love, which can give you a real edge.

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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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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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Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

Admissions Acceptance Rate Wake Forest University has an acceptance rate of 29.4%. Types of Admission The students can apply through the Early Decision and Regular Decision cycle. Standardized Test Scores The SAT/ACT scores are optional. This implies that 89% of students were able to graduate after 4 years.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Offers of Admission: Approximately 9,000 Total EA Admits -This is somewhat more than last year’s admitted numbers for both In-State and Out-of-State acceptances. I have a previous blog post on how admissions calculates the UGA GPA for your reference. Quick Early Action Numbers (These numbers are mid-ranges, not minimums.)

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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. Of the 26,914 applicants, MIT offered admission to 1,259 students with a yield of 4.7%. 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. Of the 26,914 applicants, MIT offered admission to 1,259 students with a yield of 4.7%. The yield of 4.7%

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 1, 2025

Below is the admissions data over the past decade: UChicago Class Total Applications Overall Acceptance Rate 2028 43,612 4.5% This widening gap makes UChicagos admissions process fiercely competitive. At the same time, the admissions office has worked hard to keep standards sky-high. Its getting tougher to get in every year.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 8, 2023

One remarkable aspect of Dartmouth's admissions landscape is its consistent acceptance rate of 6% for the third consecutive year. The admissions process at Dartmouth comprises both regular decision and early decision rounds. However, the College offered admission to only 19% of applicants, down from 21% in the last two years.

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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. You may have a baseline score from the PSAT or Pre-ACT.

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Princeton College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

As your child enters their sophomore or junior year of high school, you may find yourself at the crossroads of an important decision: when and how to help them best prepare for the SAT or ACT.

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Solomon Admissions

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The College Board transitioned to the fully digital SAT format in 2024, making it the standard for students worldwide. No longer will the test be the same for all students on a… The post Understanding the Digital SAT: Key Features and Prep Tips appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.

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CTK College Coach

JUNE 27, 2024

After coaching hundreds of high school students over the years, I finally had the chance to guide my oldest child through his college admissions journey, and I am thrilled for him to start college this fall at exactly where he wants to be. 2024 Admissions Trends: Why Are So Many Students Getting Deferred?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Why am I re-taking the SAT/ACT? If not, go here and sort by “Admission Rate.” As a high school student, now is a common time to be selecting classes for next year. Beware of value capture. What are you chasing—the grade or the preparation? They are not the same. Sound ridiculous?

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