Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MAY 4, 2024

For the admissions cycle spanning 2024–25, Northwestern University maintains a test-optional policy. However, applicants may choose to submit these scores along with other optional forms of testing, such as Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate scores. Should I go test-optional?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MAY 4, 2024

Northwestern University holds high standards for its applicants, and although many schools are now test-optional, standardized testing remains a significant aspect of the college application process. Through 2026, Northwestern remains test-optional. What percent of Northwestern applicants submit the ACT?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 11, 2024

The ACT composite score is derived from four test sections: English, mathematics, reading, and science. Georgia Tech requires official standardized test scores from all admitted students. Specifically, all first-year applicants must submit results of the SAT and/or the ACT, in accordance with University System of Georgia requirements.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 11, 2024

Georgia Tech requires official standardized test scores from all admitted students. Specifically, all first-year applicants must submit results of the SAT and/or the ACT, in accordance with University System of Georgia requirements. Still, there is no preference for one standardized test over the other in scoring an acceptance letter.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

UIUC follows a test-optional policy , meaning that SAT or ACT scores are not mandatory for all first-year applicants. However, standardized test scores can help strengthen your application if they are competitive. More information about UIUC’s SAT requirements can be found on their First-Year Applicant FAQs webpage.

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The Enrollment Marketer

APRIL 4, 2023

Slate: Slate’s CRM allows you to review and manage all interactions, communications, applications, test scores, and application material for all prospective students in the CRM. Build custom reports, custom lists, and view the entire contact property history and contact engagement history of each contact in the HubSpot CRM.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

JULY 2, 2020

Here are some insights about the impact of Covid on college applications. Test Optional v. Test Blind. A growing number of schools, including all 8 Ivy League universities and Stanford, are test optional for the class of 2021. The vast majority of schools are test optional for next year. Early Decision.

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 11, 2024

Typically required: Transcripts with GPA and course selection (remember to include any college transcripts if applicable) Test scores (SAT/ACT, AP, IB, etc.)

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Harvard University requires much of its applicants if they hope to be successful. Across schools nationwide, standardized testing is a notorious part of the college application process – this article breaks down Harvard-specific ACT requirements and Harvard ACT scores. Should I go test-optional?

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Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This process is very tedious, so I recommend starting the app a few weeks early and ensuring you have your HS transcript (+community college transcript if you did dual enrollment) ready to go when you work on the application.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 22, 2024

In general, when it comes to education, Penn is looking for top students, and you should show that through a rigorous transcript, great GPA, and class rank, if applicable. Test Scores Penn is currently test-optional. So, we highly advise sending scores (especially if you are applying to Wharton or Penn Engineering).

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

If your GPA is lower than suggested at the time you apply, you may have to perform above average on your standardized tests and be able to demonstrate significant impact in other parts of your life beyond academics like your extracurricular activities. To be competitive, you should aim to score within or above this range.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 27, 2023

The following are the general prerequisites for undergraduate applicants: Application: Interested students must submit either the QuestBridge, Coalition, or Common Application. Test results: Candidates must send their SAT or ACT scores as well as any SAT Subject Tests that may be necessary for some majors.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 19, 2023

They decided to use college applications, testing, scholarship deadlines, and others to guide their month-by-month timelines for juniors and seniors. "It'd be super helpful, and we see such a neat daily need." They had already built the systems for teaching college preparedness, so they created the timeline to help ease those systems.

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EAB

JULY 18, 2023

For example, if you’re losing students prior to application, test marketing messages that create more urgency to apply. And consider implementing more application deadlines to introduce more periods of urgency throughout the enrollment cycle.

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