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A Guide to Full-Ride Scholarships + a list of 124 scholarships

College Essay Guy

GPA and test scores Most merit-based scholarships require top-notch academic records, so if youre applying for one, aim for a high GPA and strong test scores on the ACT or SAT. Check out these resources: What Are the Easiest Ways to Raise My SAT Score? Heres what you need to know to give yourself the best shot.

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When Should High School Students Start Preparing for College? Timeline + Tips

AdmissionSight

Thats according to a recent analysis of ACT scores. Heres whats even more concerning: more than 40% of new graduates didnt meet the ACTs college-readiness benchmarks in any subject, and only 21% hit the mark in all four. When spring or summer rolls around, its also a great time to start taking practice tests for the PSAT, ACT, or SAT.

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Summer Strategy Ideas for Hamilton College

The Koppelman Group

To do this, Hamilton maintains a strong focus on internships. Something you shouldn’t stress much about (if at all) are the SAT and/or ACT. SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700 SAT Math: 700 ACT: 32 Instead, practice for the interview. Something Hamilton does love, though, are internships.

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Transferring Colleges: Should You Stay, or Should You Go?

Top Tier Admissions

This means some combination of higher test scores (consider retaking the SAT or ACT to increase your test scores after experiencing college-level classes), strong performance in college classes, stellar recommendations from faculty, publications, research, community engagement projects and service.

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Top 10 Colleges That Offer Free Tuition for Low-Income Students

AdmissionSight

GPA, 1500-1580 SAT, or 34-36 ACT Harvards financial aid program is one of the most generous out there. GPA, 1500+ SAT or 34+ ACT Stanfords financial aid program makes higher education accessible by covering the majority of costs for students from families with an income of $150,000 or less. Target GPA/Test Scores: 4.2+

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Is Cornell Test Optional? Requirements + Tips

AdmissionSight

For Fall 2025 applicants, Cornell remains test-optional, giving students the choice to submit SAT or ACT scores. Cornell Standardized Testing Policy Cornell SAT Requirements Cornell ACT Requirements Should You Submit Your Test Scores? Dont stress about the SAT or ACT. Cornell wont even look at your scores.

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Grade Inflation is Real, and Some Colleges are Returning to Requiring Testing - Sharpen Your Pencils

Admissions Village

Stuart Schmill, the Dean of Admissions and Student Financial Services at MIT, did a Q&A on MIT’s decision to reinstate their SAT/ACT requirement. However, what we have found is that the way we use the SAT/ACT increases access to MIT for students from these groups relative to other things we can consider.

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