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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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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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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Grown & Flown

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

They act like typical teenagers. They wear earbuds and then act surprised when they can’t hear us. Teens are under much stress at school My 15-year-old often puts in 16-hour days. She isn’t running a Fortune 500 Company, just attending high school. On December 15th, she was at school by 7:30 am.

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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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BestColleges

MARCH 8, 2024

Starting in fall 2024, Brown University will require students to submit SAT or ACT scores. Brown becomes the third Ivy League school, following Yale and Dartmouth, to reinstate standardized testing requirements. The university also announced it will continue to offer an Early Decision option and maintain legacy preferences.

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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. high school in the top 20% of the College Board's index for challenge, which considers income, crime rates, housing stability, and more.

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road2college

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The ACT plays a pivotal role in the college admissions journey of countless high school students. The post What’s a Good Act Score? As the academic world. How to Navigate the Numbers appeared first on Road2College.

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HelloCollege

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Below is an outline to help you understand the differences and learn how to create a high school resume. What is the Purpose of a High School Resume? A high school resume serves as a vital tool for students to present their skills and experiences effectively. How should I format my high school resume?

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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. What about the ACT?

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 17, 2024

High school is the perfect time to start thinking about your future. For most students, taking high school seriously is driven by the goal of getting into Ivy League schools or other top universities in the country. Thats according to a recent analysis of ACT scores. Nationwide, students averaged 19.5

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Grown & Flown

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Guess what the ACT did Mom, they sent my scores to the wrong school. Given that administering tests and sending scores is the entire scope of the ACT Board, I was not jumping on the hate bandwagon just yet. That was until I got this gem of a text in early December. Now I won’t hear ’til March.

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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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Ivy Central

APRIL 6, 2023

As COVID hit the world in the spring of 2020 so the standard orthodoxy around SAT or ACT testing went out of the window as colleges declared themselves Test Optional, meaning that students could choose if they wanted to submit test scores and that their chances of acceptance wouldn’t be impacted if they didn’t. Start today!

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College Transitions

AUGUST 29, 2024

When serious high school athletes put together highlight reels for recruitment videos, they cherry-pick touchdowns, dunks, or homeruns; not fumbles, air balls, and strikeouts. It is human nature to selectively showcase only our best moments while simultaneously sweeping those that are less flattering out of sight.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 30, 2023

The Simons Summer Research Program at Stony Brook University is an outstanding opportunity open to US citizens and permanent residents, attending high school who are interested in pursuing careers in science, mathematics, and engineering. Students who have completed their junior year and are at least 16 years old are eligible to apply.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 29, 2023

Entry Requirements and Cost To be eligible for the RIBS program, students must be current high school sophomores or juniors who have completed at least one year of high school biology and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and above. Start today!

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Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

Acceptance GPA The average high school GPA for accepted students at Wake Forest University is more than 3.85. 75% of the accepted students ranked in the top 10% of their high school class. Standardized Test Scores The SAT/ACT scores are optional. Start today!

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Ivy Central

MARCH 22, 2023

The college is Test Optional, meaning you don’t have to provide an SAT or ACT score when you apply, however, approximately 70% did include a score, 75% of reported SAT scores were 1480 and above while the ACT score was between 33 and 36. Acceptance GPA The average GPA of admitted students is typically in the 3.8-4.0 Start today!

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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. What is the ACT?

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Again, today’s decisions are only for In-State applicants (either a GA resident or a student studying in a GA High School). Mid 50% Admitted Average ACT (Composite): 31-34 -This is data for students who were admitted with the ACT being the highest or only test score in their review. Mid 50% Admitted Average GPA: 4.18-4.43

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Peterson's Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Crafting an ACT Study Plan can feel like a daunting task if you are unsure where to disperse your ACT test prep efforts. In our last blog, we discussed the importance of reflection as an ACT test-taking strategy for diagnostic tests in evaluating areas of strength and growth, which will be key in shaping your study efforts.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

Is your SAT score or ACT score high enough to get into Yale? What about your high school GPA? The admissions process at Ivy League schools seems hard to understand. How do schools like Yale choose who to accept? Last year, the reported average high school GPA of an admitted student at Yale was a 4.19

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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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Simply Admissions

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Your dream future can be the compass guiding your high school journey. Explore Electives and Pathways: High schools offer specialized courses in STEM, arts, business, and more. What comes next? Are you conducting groundbreaking research in a lab? Designing innovative buildings? Performing on Broadway?

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 6, 2024

GPA -Please remember this is not the GPA students see on their high school transcript, but rather the GPA that UGA recalculates for everyone based on the core academic courses taken in high school and looking at the actual grades posted on the transcripts. Mid 50% Admitted Average GPA: 4.17-4.40

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 15, 2024

grade points higher during their first fall semester, controlling for a wide range of factors, including high school class rank and GPA. ACT Tutoring Hit your target score with our renowned ACT tutors. Also, with an abundance of high school GPAs surrounding 4.0, all else equal.”

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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). Will More Schools Follow Harvard’s Lead? Final Thoughts.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Again, today’s decisions are only for In-State applicants (either a GA resident of a student studying in a GA High School). Mid 50% Admitted Average ACT (Composite): 30-34 -This is data for students who were admitted with the ACT being the highest or only test score in their review. Mid 50% Admitted Average GPA: 4.11-4.40

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 9, 2023

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. We will try to answer these questions below. As you may know, the SAT is in the process of transitioning to a new version of the test.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 29, 2023

Official high school transcript and school report submitted directly from the high school. Mid-year or first-trimester grades should be submitted directly from the high school when they become available. Required Supplemental Essay: Why Lafayette? Length: 20-200 words. Start today!

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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Schools like to admit people who are good at school. Certainly, it’s nice to be a great center fielder, to have led your Model UN team to a regional title, or to be the lead in your high school musical. The point is this: grades are the measure of your work in school. What About Standardized Test Scores?

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 8, 2024

In this post, we’ll outline some of the key college milestones you’re likely to encounter during high school so that you have some idea of how long college admissions will take for you. PSAT and Pre-ACT Many sophomores take the PSAT or the Pre-ACT through school. standardized tests!

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 15, 2024

Please remember this is not the GPA students see on their high school transcript, but rather the GPA that UGA recalculates for everyone based on the core academic courses taken in high school and looking at the actual grades posted on the transcripts. The mid 50% UGA GPA is 4.05 – 4.33, with a 4.19

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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. Of course, the ACT recently announced a similar push toward developing a digital test, so this may be the reality for everyone soon.

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Koodoos Learning

OCTOBER 9, 2022

History of Standardized Tests Standardized tests for college admissions were developed as a means to help narrow down and select high school student applicants. Test-Optional means exactly what you probably expect: it is your choice whether to take the test, and whether to submit scores from an SAT or ACT test.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 4, 2023

Are you a high school student who wants to experience an Ivy League education? If yes, Harvard Summer School might be a great option for you. Harvard summer school gives you an insight into college-level courses and helps enhance your profile. There are two options for high school students. Start today!

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