Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 5, 2023

Do colleges look at weighted or unweighted GPA? Your child’s high school transcript may include a weighted gpa, which factors course difficulty into its calculation. Introduction What’s the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA? Do colleges look at weighted or unweighted GPA? Let’s take a step back.

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Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

The university received 10,512 applications and accepted 3091 students. Acceptance GPA The average high school GPA for accepted students at Wake Forest University is more than 3.85. Regular Decision may be right for you if you need more time to get your application ready. 99% of classes have fewer than 50 students.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The applications are all in for the UGA Regular Decision group of students, so here is some information on the total UGA freshman applicant pool for Fall 2023. The total application numbers (EA and RD) are roughly 43,600, which is up substantially from last year. using the UGA GPA calculation method.

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SSA Online College Prep

JUNE 12, 2023

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.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the In-State EA applicant and admitted groups. Again, today’s decisions are only for In-State applicants (either a GA resident or a student studying in a GA High School). in comparison with the overall applicant pool.

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 22, 2023

When it comes to thinking about prioritizing college applications, your first step should be to make a college application plan. Get more college application tips on our blog ! What should I focus on in my college applications? Learn more about college, financial aid, and SAT® news and tips and tricks!

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Peterson's Blog

JANUARY 7, 2025

Standardized test scores, like the SAT and ACT, determine academic readiness and skills for entering university. While it may be beneficial to take both tests, this blog will answer the question, “Do you need both ACT and SAT for college? What Are the ACT and SAT? Do You Need Both ACT and SAT for College?

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 3, 2023

There are a few reasons you might be interested in colleges and universities with late application deadlines. Perhaps you were deferred in the early round and want to add more options to your college list without the rush of the (typical) January 1, regular round application deadline? Or maybe you’re simply late to the game.

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BestColleges

MARCH 20, 2024

Data Summary Check The median total SAT score is 1030. Note Reference [1] Check Among popular colleges, New York University had the highest SAT scores in the 25th percentile, with enrollees in the bottom quartile scoring 1470. Table of Contents What Is a Bad SAT Score Overall? What's a Bad SAT Score for Local State Schools?

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 29, 2023

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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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

Is your SAT score or ACT score high enough to get into Yale? What about your high school GPA? Read on to find out if you’re a competitive applicant and tips to lift your chances of going from applicant to admitted student. Yale GPA Requirements Let’s start with your grade point average (GPA).

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 17, 2024

If youre wondering about the lowest GPA to get into Harvard , heres the short answer: theres no official minimum GPA. Harvard reviews applications holistically, considering every part of your profile, not just your grades. That said, most admitted students have a GPA of 4.2. Still, GPA isnt the only thing that matters.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

It can also help you quickly answer common questions like: What's the average ACT and SAT score of admitted students? What's the acceptance rate for first-time, degree-seeking applicants? Step 5 Familiarize yourself with what academic and non-academic factors the admissions committee values most when evaluating your application.

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ACM College Consulting

MAY 3, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions, one question continues to perplex students, parents AND counselors: Should students take the SAT? Frustratingly, it is difficult to understand how the test-optional schools are using test scores and what the effects of submitting or not submitting scores have on applications.

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Koodoos Learning

JANUARY 17, 2021

Instead of focusing on a number, admissions committees aim to understand who applicants are as individuals, specifically what they’re going to bring to the classroom and the campus community. GPA might be turned down while an award-winning trumpet player with a 3.0 GPA might get accepted.

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Koodoos Learning

MAY 6, 2020

No matter how strong your grades are or how high your SAT scores, admission isn’t guaranteed. Grades in College Prep Courses As you consider whether to take AP courses, think about the impact of these courses on your college application. There are a number of factors that go into your admissions decision.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the In-State EA applicant and admitted groups. Again, today’s decisions are only for In-State applicants (either a GA resident of a student studying in a GA High School). in comparison with the overall applicant pool.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 20, 2025

Out of tens of thousands of applicants each year, only about 3%4% make the cut. for the Class of 2027 , youll be competing against thousands of applicants with exceptional grades and impressive accomplishments. Many applicants wonder why the process is so tough, and the answer lies in how hard it is to get into Stanford.

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Ivy Central

MAY 10, 2023

The acceptance rate for freshman applicants for the Fall 2022 semester was 17.6%, the lowest of all the UCs except for UCLA. Acceptance GPA: The average GPA of admitted freshmen at Berkeley University is 4.18, and over 80% of accepted students will have a GPA of between 3.75 for Californian residents or 3.4

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 17, 2023

Total GA Resident Applicants – 18,464, with roughly 8,800 admitted GA residents. Total Non GA Residents/International Student Applicants – 25,237, with roughly 6,500 Non-GA admits. UGA is the flagship institution for the state of Georgia, and as such our goal is to enroll a class that is roughly 80% Georgians.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 19, 2024

What does Harvard look for in an applicant? Lets dive into the key aspects of building a successful Harvard application. Once you hit submit, youll gain access to Harvards application portal, where you can monitor your materials and even update your application if necessary. Essays This is your chance to stand out.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 15, 2024

Core Academic Information : In looking at the academic data for our accepted applicants, approximately 91% of their core grades are A’s, and 8+% are B’s. The mid 50% UGA GPA is 4.05 – 4.33, with a 4.19 In other words, our admitted students did extremely well in their core course grades.

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Koodoos Learning

OCTOBER 9, 2022

History of Standardized Tests Standardized tests for college admissions were developed as a means to help narrow down and select high school student applicants. Test-Optional means exactly what you probably expect: it is your choice whether to take the test, and whether to submit scores from an SAT or ACT test.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In the recent New York Times article, The Misguided War on the SAT , author David Leonhardt notes, “Now, though, a growing number of experts and university administrators wonder whether the switch has been a mistake. Second, in a test-optional system, many applicants don’t submit test scores.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 20, 2023

Student Cohort Size: MIT enrolled 4,657 undergraduate students including 530 international applicants in the year 2022-23. Admissions Acceptance Rate: MIT reinstated their SAT/ACT testing requirement for the class of 2027. Admissions Acceptance Rate: MIT reinstated their SAT/ACT testing requirement for the class of 2027.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 8, 2023

According to the most recent data, out of the 14,500 applicants, just 2,096 were offered places giving an acceptance rate of 14.4%. Acceptance GPA The university doesn’t provide official figures about the average GPA for accepted students however unofficial data suggest that it is around 3.8

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Ivy Central

JUNE 29, 2023

Admissions Acceptance Rate Lafayette College received a total of 9,866 applications for the class of 2027. This year was the second-highest number of applications ever received. Acceptance GPA The admitted students at Lafayette College have an average GPA between the range of 3.36 - 3.82. Length: 20-200 words.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Out-of-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the overall EA applicant and admitted groups. Again, todays decisions are only for Out-of-State applicants, and the data below is for the entire admitted EA group (In and Out of State). in comparison with the overall applicant pool.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Fortunately, there are some hidden gems and unconventional options to consider, where your application will receive greater attention. submitted SAT scores / 19.7% submitted ACT scores Median scores: 1290-1460 SAT / 29-34 ACT 4.08 = average GPA (93.5% News & World Report as the nations’ top engineering programs.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 25, 2023

Admissions Acceptance Rate: Colorado College chose from a pool of 11,026 applicants for the Class of 2026 and 553 students were admitted. More than half of the applicants chose to apply for either Early Decision (ED) or Early Action (EA). Only 3% of applicants were admitted during Regular Action. Early Decision is binding.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 15, 2024

UT AUSTIN: STANDARDIZED TESTING REQUIRED After four years of test-optional admissions for undergraduate admissions, the University of Texas at Austin will once again require standardized testing scores , beginning with applications for the Fall 2025 semester. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score. all else equal.”

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 18, 2024

Let’s explore how those expectations translate to SAT scores and requirements at UNC. What is the average SAT score at UNC? As expected, UNC SAT scores are competitive. The 25th percentile for SAT scores at UNC is 1350 , and the 75th percentile is 1530. What is the average SAT English score at UNC?

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Applying for a full-ride scholarship is generally going to be highly competitive, and most successful applicants go through a careful, multi-step process to make their application stand out. This might mean seeking tutoring, using prep resources, or creating a study schedule to raise your GPA and test scores over time.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 4, 2024

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. Unlike GPA, which can vary significantly due to differences in school grading policies, standardized tests offer a uniform benchmark.

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Ivy Central

MAY 24, 2023

. · Acceptance GPA and Standardised Test Scores: The average GPA of accepted students in the class of 2026 was 3.9 The college is test optional, however, nearly half of applicants did submit either an SAT or ACT score as a part of their application.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 11, 2025

But before you hit send on your application, youre probably wondering, whats the UC Davis acceptance rate? For the Class of 2028 , UC Davis received 98,861 applications from first-time, first-year, degree-seeking students. UC Davis accepts a solid number of applicants, so dont get discouraged. Thats awesome! 2027 109,350 41.9%

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