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Thoughts On What 2023 College Admissions Tell Us About Future Applications

Ivy Central

As the last few college offers trickle in it’s time to take a step back and consider what we can glean from the wins and rejections our students have received in the 2022/23 application cycle and the messages being received from different quarters of the college application universe. The future of standardised tests.

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Columbia University Becomes Permanently Test-Optional with No SAT/ACT Requirement

Spark Admissions

In March 2023, Columbia University announced that it would permanently drop the SAT/ACT requirement for undergraduate admissions. The decision by Columbia to abandon the SAT/ACT requirement represents a significant milestone in the ongoing debate around standardized testing in higher education and in the overall future of college admissions.

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Columbia University Becomes Permanently Test-Optional with No SAT/ACT Requirement

Spark Admissions

In March 2023, Columbia University announced that it would permanently drop the SAT/ACT requirement for undergraduate admissions. The decision by Columbia to abandon the SAT/ACT requirement represents a significant milestone in the ongoing debate around standardized testing in higher education and in the overall future of college admissions.

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ACT and SAT Scores Decline Year After Year

Peterson's Blog

ACT and SAT scores decline across the U.S. Standardized tests, like the SAT and ACT, are used to determine academic readiness and skills for entering university. This month, Peterson’s will be offering an ACT and SAT special , six months of test prep for $135—99 dollars off, so that students can walk into their test confidently.

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Is 1410 a Good SAT Score?

AdmissionSight

Is 1410 a Good SAT Score? You’ve just received your SAT results, and you’re equally nervous, excited, and stressed to see the score. Before you start thinking about the next step, you might be wondering if a 1410 SAT score is good or bad. Setting the Records Straight: Is 1410 a good SAT score?

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The Ideal College Application Timeline (2023–2024)

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

In addition to being two of their toughest academic years, your child will be tasked with maximizing their standardized test scores, continuing to pursue high-impact extracurricular activities, securing recommendation letters, and working on their college applications by writing essay upon essay.

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College Application FAQ: The Common App Essay

SSA Online College Prep

Alyssa the SAT Expert has heard tons of parents’ questions about applying to college. Can your student use one essay for all of their applications ? While your essay is important, it’s far from the most important aspect of your application! Remember that your admission is based 75% on your GPA and 25% on your SAT/ACT score.