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College Admissions Glossary of Terms

Admissions Village

Admissions/Application Language*: Acceptance/Admission: An offer of admission to a college for its incoming class. Admissions Decision: The outcome determined by a college's admissions committee regarding a student's application. For more about activities read our past blog.

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Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions

Great College Advice

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. honors, college prep, remedial, Advanced Placement, etc.),

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The New Reality of College Planning:  Why Personalization Matters More Than Ever

Ruffaloni

The research shows a clear hierarchy: Financial aid and scholarships (63%) Athletic programs (47%) if they are interested in playing sports at the college level Academic programs (43%) Career placement (38%) But getting students interested is only half the battle. Our study reveals a fascinating pattern of why initial interest fades.

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Rigor: The Not-So-Secret Ingredient of your College Application “Pizza”

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

This week we welcome Assistant Director of Admission, Danielle Foote, to the blog. You’ve likely heard an admission officer, college or school counselor, or Redditt post mention “rigor,” but what does that mean in practical terms when we sit down to evaluate your application at Georgia Tech? Welcome, Danielle!

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USC receives 42,000 Early Action applications, will introduce Early Decision

Admissions.Blog

Of those 42,000, only approximately3,500 will be offered admission Early Action. USC only introduced its Early Action (EA) program for first-year applicants during the 2022-2023 admissions cycle; yet, it will soon formally announce that it is introducing Early Decision for certain applicants during the 2025-2026 admissions cycle.

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University of Virginia Ranking 2025: Stats + Admission Tips

AdmissionSight

If youre thinking globally, its placement in Times Higher Education and QS shows its respected worldwide. To maximize your chances of admission to UVA, aim for a 1510 on the SAT or a 34 on the ACT , as these are the 75th percentile scores. Admission is competitive. Standardized test scores (optional). Arts portfolio (optional).

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To Test or Not To Test in 2023-24? Deciding if you want to go Test-Optional

Ivy Central

The University of California, for example, would only use your scores for course placements after you enroll. Ivy Central offers exceptional focus to help you prepare for college admissions throughout the high-schooling years. The students will not be disadvantaged if they do not submit their test scores(yippee). Start today!

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