Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

What interferes with students completing a college application? The college application process is a pivotal and often overwhelming experience for high school students. Finding the right fit (finding the right school). Here are some of our favorite application completion assistance strategies.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As of this morning, Yale is the second Ivy League school to require standardized test scores, following Dartmouth’s lead and citing research that test-optional policies adversely affect high-scoring low-income students. This new policy will begin with students applying to enter in the fall of 2025.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 27, 2024

Johns Hopkins University has reinstated standardized test requirements. Hopkins says test scores more accurately predict academic success and enable disadvantaged students to demonstrate their potential. Johns Hopkins University has become the latest high-profile college to reinstate standardized testing.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

MARCH 11, 2024

I often hear stories about students who get A’s in high school and are not admitted to the most selective colleges. high schools in the last few decades. of college freshman reported having a high school GPA of A or A+. Also, students should consider their intended major when choosing high school courses.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 27, 2023

Fun High School Event Ideas for Lasting Memories What Is the Importance of Creating Memorable High School Events in High School? High school is a critical stage where students develop their identities, discover their passions, and build lifelong friendships.

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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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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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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2024

There are so many options after high school and Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Suess is a classic high school graduation gift to demonstrate the grand adventure that awaits upon tossing your graduation cap. College/University There are benefits to going to college and university after high school.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 25, 2024

For the Class of 2027, only 1,291 students were admitted from among 26,914 applicants. As one of the last holdouts that forgoes the Common App (alongside Georgetown ), MIT has its own application portal with a tailored set of prompts and application components, ensuring that students apply intentionally. These were: 1.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

With Early Decision deadlines in the rearview mirror, seniors are now turning their attention to their next round of applications. For some students, that means regular-round applications for schools like Wake Forest and Emory , which require all students interested in merit scholarships to submit their applications by November 15 th.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2024

College Application Tips: #2 – The Common Application Form On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next nine weeks I will share college application tips that will make the whole process run smoothly. Read last week’s tips about logistics.)

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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®. Personal Consultations: Our expert team is here to guide you every step of the way. Focused on the UCs? No problem!

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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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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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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 18, 2025

For those living in Georgia, online high schools give you flexibility, allow you to learn at your own pace, and offer a variety of courses that might not be available at regular schools. But what exactly is online high school, and how is it better than a traditional, brick-and-mortar public or private school?

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Solomon Admissions

APRIL 12, 2023

There are many moving parts to the college admissions process, yet most students and families don’t understand the integral role their high school counselor plays. High school counselors can help students with the college admissions process in a number of ways.

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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. News & World Report in 2024. all else equal.”

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 17, 2024

High school is the perfect time to start thinking about your future. For most students, taking high school seriously is driven by the goal of getting into Ivy League schools or other top universities in the country. Freshman year When you start your freshman year, youre stepping into high school with a clean slate.

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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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ACM College Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

High school juniors are at a pivotal stage in the college application process. Prepare for Standardized Tests If you plan to take the SAT or ACT, start preparing now. Plan to take the test at least twice this spring and summer to meet fall deadlines. Create a Timeline : Plan out your tasks for the next year.

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Koodoos Learning

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Now more than ever, public and private institutions alike are opting for test-optional or test-flexible. History of Standardized Tests Standardized tests for college admissions were developed as a means to help narrow down and select high school student applicants.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Dartmouth researchers found SAT and ACT scores can help identify high-achieving, under-resourced students since the college looks at scores in context to where a student is from. Dartmouth College is reinstating its standardized testing requirements after removing them during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students from a U.S.

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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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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. The change takes effect for students applying for Fall 2025 admission (those students who will begin their applications in Summer or Fall 2024).

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 9, 2023

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. We will try to answer these questions below. Should I take the digital SAT?

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Solomon Admissions

JULY 28, 2023

The Common Application is a centralized platform utilized by over 900 colleges to collect general information, input supplements & essays, and submit applications. Gone are the days of applying to seven colleges using seven different applications. Gone are the days of filling out each application via pen and paper.

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Solomon Admissions

DECEMBER 27, 2022

In that exact moment, you begin to wonder, what things actually look good on a college application? You know the stereotypical importance of getting good grades and scoring well on your ACT or SAT but you really haven’t thought much about your college application holistically. Does HOSA look good? Does JROTC look good? Volunteering.

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BestColleges

JULY 18, 2024

The new ACT will roll out online in spring 2025 and in school in spring 2026. Many colleges and universities went test-optional during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some have recently reinstated standardized testing requirements. Under a test-optional policy, these students are less likely to be identified and admitted."

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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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Spark Admissions

JUNE 22, 2023

One of the primary arguments for hiring a private college coach or college admissions consultant is that public school guidance counselors are too overworked to give each high school student personalized attention in the college admissions process.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 13, 2023

Yale Summer Program in Astrophysics (YSPA) The Yale Summer Program in Astrophysics (YSPA) is a research and enrichment program hosted at Yale's Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium (LFOP) for 36 rising high school seniors. Application Components: High school transcripts Letter of recommendation from two teachers.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 31, 2023

Admission and Cost You are eligible to apply to the Research in Science & Engineering Program (RISE) if you are entering your senior year of high school in fall 2023 and are a US citizen or legal permanent resident. The most competitive applicants that apply for the program have a cumulative, unweighted GPA in the A– to A range.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

The college admissions process is one of the biggest sources of stress for high school students and their families. When should students start visiting schools? A good admissions consultant doesn’t just help with your college applications, but rather helps throughout the entire college application process.

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Princeton College Consulting

OCTOBER 8, 2024

School is back in session, which means a whirlwind of new classes and activities to explore. As classwork resumes, extracurriculars ramp up, and college applications loom for juniors and seniors, the start of the school year can feel both exhilarating and overwhelming.

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BestColleges

MARCH 20, 2024

Note Reference [2] Check Researchers found that SAT scores were strong predictors of academic success in college — even more so than high school GPAs. It's also important to remember that your standardized test score is just one factor that schools will consider in your overall application.

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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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