Solomon Admissions

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The college application process can be overwhelming, but by familiarizing yourself with the most common questions, you can make the process much easier. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the college application process and their answers. When should I start the college application process?

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Great College Advice

JULY 25, 2023

One of the most-oft questions I get from families is some version of this: “Which is more important — grades or extracurricular activities? Grades are more important than your extracurricular activities. The Importance of Your Transcript The number one most important element of your college application is your transcript.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 25, 2024

Whether you’re a high school junior gearing up for the application process or a sophomore seeking that competitive edge, here are 20 essential things to know about the original Application Boot Camp®. Take advantage of personalized consultations via phone or Zoom to fine-tune your action plan and refine your application strategy.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

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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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 9, 2023

This became especially true in 2020, given changes in test administration and colleges’ testing policies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If your child is applying to colleges this cycle, or in the next year or two, you may be wondering which colleges are adopting test-optional policies—a trend that is increasing nationwide.

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Ivy College Essay

JANUARY 2, 2024

What Do Schools Look for in a Transfer Application? Introduction: Transferring from one college to another is a significant decision that requires careful consideration and a well-crafted application. This article explores the key factors that admissions committees typically consider when evaluating transfer applications.

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Berkeley² Academy

MAY 24, 2024

Summer is almost here, and that means it’s time for students to decide what schools they will be applying to and to start preparing for college applications! Once students finalize their list, they should research what application portal(s) they’ll need to apply through. There is no Personal Statement for the UC Application.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 24, 2023

What Looks Good On College Applications? As a high school student, you may already think about your college applications and wonder how to make them stand out. This article discusses tips on what looks good on college applications. Why is it important to have a good college application?

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Princeton College Consulting

JUNE 5, 2023

After a grueling junior year filled with AP courses and standardized tests, there is no doubt that soon-to-be high school seniors have earned some rest and relaxation. At the same time, it is impossible to deny that the season of college applications have begun, and that savvy applicants will take advantage of the summer.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Many high school juniors are busy with school work, extracurricular activities, and other responsibilities, not to mention the burdens of the ongoing pandemic. JUNIOR YEAR September - January Schedule and sit for standardized ACT or SAT tests if the student is taking them. Here are tips on how to research colleges from home.

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

According to Columbia, this move was prompted by a growing recognition of the flaws in standardized testing and the school’s desire to make the admissions process more equitable and accessible to a broader range of students. For decades, standardized tests have been central to the college admissions process.

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

According to Columbia, this move was prompted by a growing recognition of the flaws in standardized testing and the school’s desire to make the admissions process more equitable and accessible to a broader range of students. For decades, standardized tests have been central to the college admissions process.

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BestColleges

JUNE 26, 2024

Manhattan Prep/Kaplan noted that most business school applicants are now digital native millennial and Gen Z students. The remaining 41% said it's an invasion of privacy for admissions officers to comb through an applicant's social media posts. Just 28% actually say they've done it.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

While Stanford remains test-optional for those applying this cycle, applicants to the Class of 2030 will once again be required to submit a standardized test score. STANFORD UNIVERSITY: SUPPLEMENTAL ESSAY PROMPTS Required for all applicants: 50 words What is the most significant challenge that society faces today?

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Admissions Mom

JANUARY 30, 2024

❓I receive tons of questions about how many extracurriculars are necessary and whether a kid’s chances will be hurt because they haven’t performed at Carnegie Hall, been speaking Mandarin since they were five, or cured cancer. It’s an important part of your application. If so, yes, it can be good for your application.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

won’t require standardized test scores. The rise of the best test optional colleges is changing the game, giving students new ways to stand out in the admissions process. If you have test anxiety, decided to skip the SAT or ACT, or didn’t quite hit the scores you hoped for, you’re not out of luck.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Applying to college and going through the college application timeline is excruciatingly overwhelming, especially if you don’t have someone like a parent or older sibling who’s been through it to guide you. Curious if you’re keeping up with everything you need to do for college applications during senior year?

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ACM College Consulting

APRIL 23, 2024

With application deadlines on the horizon, the summer months are an opportunity for seniors to map out their college application plan and gather and complete most of the application materials. Set clear goals for your college application process. What are your strengths, passions, and aspirations?

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Standardized tests, like the SAT and ACT, are used to determine academic readiness and skills for entering university. In this blog, we will cover the current data on scores year after year, factors associated with the changes, and how to best approach these standardized tests in light of recent data.

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Berkeley² Academy

MAY 30, 2024

Do the student’s standardized testing scores reflect preparedness for college-level coursework? Another component to consider is which “school” or department a major is part of, as this can help students anticipate how competitive the applicant pool will be. Many factors go into evaluating a student’s fit for their chosen major.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 14, 2024

C ollege Private Counseling Develop an organized and effective application strategy that leverages your academic and extracurricular experience to stand out. None of the UCs offer early admission or consider standardized test scores. Since 2020, the university has experienced a 25% increase in total applications.

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Princeton College Consulting

JUNE 4, 2023

After a grueling junior year filled with AP courses and standardized tests, there is no doubt that soon-to-be high school seniors have earned some rest and relaxation. At the same time, it is impossible to deny that the season of college applications have begun, and that savvy applicants will take advantage of the summer.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 7, 2024

from abroad, however, applying to these schools can feel incredibly complicated, especially as application processes often differ from those in their home countries. To make things even tougher, international students are competing for these few spots alongside applicants from over 70 countries. For students coming to the U.S.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 14, 2024

University of Notre Dame holds high standards for its applicants, emphasizing academic excellence and holistic achievements. Notre Dame will maintain a test-optional policy for the 2024 and 2025 application cycles, allowing applicants to decide whether to submit standardized test scores.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 20, 2024

It is the last full year of grades that colleges will see as they review your college application. Continue your extracurricular interests Colleges are interested in students who are engaged and active in extracurricular activities. Rather than quantity, focus on the quality of your extracurriculars.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The regular decision acceptance rate was 3.8%, slightly higher than recent years due to a smaller applicant pool. Applicants to the Class of 2029 will need to submit an SAT or ACT score although there are some exceptions for those unable to take these exams. Transfer students may still take advantage of a test-optional policy. (3

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 14, 2024

University of Notre Dame , renowned for its academic excellence and rich tradition , upholds rigorous standards for its applicants, including its SAT scores and requirements. From these statistics, we can see that 25% of successful Notre Dame applicants achieved a 1450 and below. What are Notre Dame’s SAT requirements?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 10, 2024

Meanwhile, the lower quarter of successful applicants scored 1350 or below. This indicates the institution’s high standards, but it also underscores the variability among applicants’ scores, suggesting that there isn’t a single score applicants must achieve for admission. Should I go test-optional?

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 15, 2024

Today’s law school applicants are different. Today’s law school applicants are increasingly socially conscious, more mindful of others, stronger contributors in their local communities and on the whole, less driven by power and prestige. Law school apps are up and so is applicant diversity. and Asian applicants increased 4.7%.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 5, 2024

While the upper quartile of SAT Math scores at UT Austin are close to a perfect 800, the majority of applicants’ scores fall below this mark. For students applying for admission for the fall of 2025, UT Austin has reinstated a standardized testing requirement. What percentage of UT Austin applicants submit the SAT?

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Solomon Admissions

DECEMBER 8, 2023

These universities recognize that standardized tests alone do not fully represent a student’s abilities, talents, and/or potential. Also, test-optional policies are a way to help students who lack access or affordability to test prep courses and tutors. Test-optional policies differ from institution to institution.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 30, 2024

This range reflects the high standards of the institution but also demonstrates that there is no one score that applicants must achieve for admission. Currently, RPI does not require applicants to submit standardized test scores, although this policy may change in the future. What are RPI’s ACT requirements?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 15, 2024

The University of Rochester 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 University of Rochester-specific ACT requirements and University of Rochester ACT scores.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 15, 2024

In this article, we will explore the SAT scores and requirements for applicants to the University of Rochester. Although these scores are higher than the average English section scores, the University of Rochester holds no expectation for applicants to achieve a perfect score. Among the admitted applicants, 28% submitted SAT scores.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 11, 2024

However, the majority of scores are below this mark, indicating that there isn’t a strict expectation for applicants to achieve a perfect score. Georgia Tech requires official standardized test scores from all admitted students. What percentage of Georgia Tech applicants submit the SAT?

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 12, 2024

Personal Boot Camp Three days of one-on-one work with a Senior Counselor from the Application Boot Camp® team. CC is test-optional and goes as far as saying it will “ignore scores that do not strengthen an applicant’s candidacy.” WUSTL received around 33,000 applications to the Class of 2028.

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Strategic College Consulting

APRIL 16, 2020

Traditionally, admission criteria have centered on elements such as grades, strength of curriculum, standardized test scores, essays, and extracurricular activities, among others. Some colleges have temporarily suspended their standardized testing requirement.

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