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Top Tier Admissions
JUNE 7, 2024
Stanford will reintroduce standardized testing requirements for undergraduate admissions starting in fall 2025 for admission to the Class of 2030. For rising seniors (students applying in fall 2024), Stanford will remain test-optional.
AdmissionSight
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
And if you’re aiming for an English degree, chances are you’re considering at least one Ivy League school you hope to attend. But which Ivy League is the best for English, and why are English majors still highly valuable in a world increasingly focused on STEM studies? News & World Report.
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Excelsior Admissions Consulting
JANUARY 8, 2025
Some majors, including business, engineering, and computer science are becoming even more competitive during the admissions process. Standardized testing is becoming more important for students applying to selective colleges. Even some colleges that are test optional are admitting more students who submit tests scores.
Top Tier Admissions
AUGUST 26, 2024
Johns Hopkins University will reintroduce standardized testing requirements beginning with those seeking admission for the fall 2026 semester to the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences or the Whiting School of Engineering. Most recently, Stanford University announced it would once again require students to submit test scores.
Spark Admissions
MAY 30, 2023
Every year, college admission rates seem to get lower. This might be expected at Ivy League schools like Harvard University, Yale University, and Brown University, whose admission rates have dropped to record lows in recent years. But the trend is widespread at selective schools.
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.
Spark Admissions
JANUARY 28, 2022
Initially, however, it seemed like the Ivy League was eager to return to requiring test scores. Meanwhile, a few other Ivy League schools (including Cornell University and Stanford University) had already extended their test-optional policies through 2023. Final Thoughts.
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