The Koppelman Group

MARCH 7, 2025

Before we get into exactly why ADHD students can benefit from college counseling outside of school, lets talk about why having an independent counselor in your corner is beneficial for every student. High schools, even private ones with college counseling departments, are overworked and swamped with students.

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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. Scores grant entry to schools with specific requirements, award scholarships, and determine areas of strengths and weaknesses within a students academic career. What Are the ACT and SAT?

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 28, 2025

Here’s a comprehensive overview of key milestones and focus areas for each year of high school, including senior year. 9th Grade: Building the Foundation Freshman year focuses on making a successful transition to high school while laying groundwork for college preparation. Consider summer retakes if needed.

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Admissions Village

JANUARY 19, 2025

Every year at Admissions Village, we notice a new crop of summer programs aimed at high school students. To understand what we mean by this, it helps to remember colleges are thinking about many things when they evaluate the activities in your application. Summer Programs Help Students Build Evidence to Support Their Major.

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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. That’s why we suggest starting with a simple to-do list during your junior year of high school. A good starting point?

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) received a record-breaking surge in applications for the Fall 2025 term. Applications for freshman admission increased 24.3% this year, for a staggering total of 90,562 applications. These numbers speak to UT Austins (and southern schools in general) rising popularity among students.

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Peterson's Blog

MARCH 17, 2025

Encouraging and supporting your students to shine on the HSPT is an honorable endeavor, as giving students the chance to succeed can be the difference between high school admission to preferred schools and receiving scholarships. We figured it would be helpful to share how one of our partner schools, St.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 13, 2023

Many Universities in the US are remaining Test-Optional for the upcoming application season (2023-24). Recently, Columbia University was the first Ivy League to no longer require SAT/ACT testing as of 2023-24 and will be test-optional permanently. What Does it Mean to be Test-Optional (2023-24)? Start today!

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

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. Admission Rate: The proportion of the pool of applicants that is admitted to the college.

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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. Check out these resources: What Are the Easiest Ways to Raise My SAT Score? Heres what you need to know to give yourself the best shot.

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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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AdmissionSight

APRIL 1, 2025

Getting into Cornell , an Ivy League school, is no walk in the park. But what does Cornell look for in an applicant, exactly? So, lets break down what Cornell looks for in an applicant. What Does Cornell Look for in an Applicant? Make sure you give them the attention they deserve: Rigor of secondary school record.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 9, 2023

Is the new digital SAT good? Is the new digital SAT bad? As you may know, the SAT is in the process of transitioning to a new version of the test. The process has already begun internationally, and in Spring 2024, high school students in the United States will only have the option to take the new digital SAT.

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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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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Schools like to admit people who are good at school. Certainly, it’s nice to be a great center fielder, to have led your Model UN team to a regional title, or to be the lead in your high school musical. The point is this: grades are the measure of your work in school.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 14, 2025

Core Academic Information : In looking at the academic data for our accepted applicants, over 91% of their core grades are A’s. SAT Total mid-range for students: 1300-1470 This data is based on admitted students where the SAT was the strongest score if both SAT and ACT were submitted or if the SAT was the only test taken and sent.

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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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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Dartmouth College Dartmouth College has announced that it will yet again require high school students to share either an SAT or ACT score as part of their application for admission. That’s our applicant pool. Social science has a concept called the ceiling effect,” Coffin said.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 22, 2025

Getting into an Ivy League school is about setting yourself apart in a pool of equally accomplished applicants. What Application Essays Do Ivy League Schools Look For? What Do Ivy League Schools Look for in Letters of Recommendation? What SAT/ACT scores do Ivy Leagues look for? Why does course rigor matter?

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Grown & Flown

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Before we even opened the computer, my daughter and I sat down and discussed her top priorities. Academic Profile : What are the average GPA and ACT/SAT scores for admitted students? Honors College Requirements : If applicable, what are the requirements to graduate with honors? Are there any trends in enrollment to be aware of?

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Ivy Central

MARCH 29, 2023

Entry Requirements and Cost To be eligible for the RIBS program, students must be current high school sophomores or juniors who have completed at least one year of high school biology and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 The application is not completed until this is received by the university.

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

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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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

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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Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

High School Juniors: if you are interested in applying to BS/MD programsits time to reevaluate your BS/MD Plans! If you are a high school junior or your son or daughter is a high school junior and you are thinking about applying to direct BS/MD programs, its time to reassess your plans. Etiquette matters!

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 22, 2023

Some argue that students undergo too much testing: by their high schools, by the state, for college admissions, etc. Others argue that standardized tests, such as the SAT and the ACT, are the only fair way to evaluate student achievement. It’s just one piece among many they use to evaluate applicants.

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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. 75% of the accepted students ranked in the top 10% of their high school class. We can help you with your college application process.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 7, 2025

Have you made enough of an impact in your first year of college to submit a competitive application for transfer? Transfer Analysis & Guidance Get your Personalized Transfer Report, one-on-one guidance and more, to set your application apart. You should not look like or read like the same applicant.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 22, 2023

Admission Acceptance Rate Columbia is known for its highly selective admissions process for the Class of 2025, Columbia received a record-high 60,551 applications and admitted 2,214 students for an acceptance rate of 3.6% making it one of the most competitive universities in the world. Start today!

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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. Scores grant entry to schools with specific requirements, award scholarships, and determine areas of strengths and weaknesses within a student’s academic career.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 21, 2025

Starting with the Fall 2026 application cycle, undergraduate applicants will once again be required to submit standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) as part of their application. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score. ENROLL NOW What Does This Mean for College Admissions?

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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

This week, Yale announced that they will require testing but that they are flexible on which type of testing, SAT, ACT, AP, or IB exam score. Yale has said if you want to submit AP scores in lieu of SAT or ACT scores they would like to see all of them. Perhaps not surprisingly, demand for SAT and ACT testing has been rising.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

It gives you a sense of just how competitive the process is and helps you set realistic goals for your application. For the Class of 2028 , the university received a record-breaking 65,235 applications and accepted only 3,508 students. Historically, ED applicants have a better shot because it’s a smaller, more committed pool.

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HelloCollege

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Resumes are something often associated with the workplace or applying for jobs, but in reality, they are also an important tool in today’s college application process. Below is an outline to help you understand the differences and learn how to create a high school resume. What is the Purpose of a High School Resume?

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PrepScholar

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The maximum score on the SAT is a 1600. Out of the two million students who take the test every year, only about 500 get the highest possible SAT score. This elusive perfect score catapults you to the top of high school academic achievement and can be a big boost to your college applications.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 15, 2025

A lower GPA can negatively affect your college applications by signaling to admissions officers potential challenges with meeting the academic rigor of their institution. It can make it harder for you to stand out among a pool of highly qualified applicants with higher GPAs. to receive financial aid. But thats okay!

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

You’re not alone— around 40 to 60% of high school students experience test anxiety, a type of stress that makes it tough to focus and perform well during exams. As a high school student, you’re probably no stranger to big tests like AP exams, the PSAT, or the SAT and ACT. won’t require standardized test scores.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

I gathered documents, tried, and failed to book an appointment, travelled to the DMV, drew a number, sat for three hours, turned in all my paperwork, took a mini drivers test and vision check, and finally posed for a new requisitely terrible picture. Admission professionals give countless presentations about the application process.

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