Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

With thousands of colleges in the United States, how could anyone hope to find the perfect fit? They also provide insights on what the right college list looks like for a particular student, help with stress management, and help students create the best, most competitive college applications. Many also feel lost. And apply where ?

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Many students who’ve just barely survived the wringer of junior year— with AP courses, standardized test prep, and campus visits ramping up college admissions pressure—are already feeling weary. Might as well toss in an application, right? Ah, the joys of senior fall!

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Solomon Admissions

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Did you know that there are over 1,830 colleges and universities that have switched to test-optional over the last few years? These universities recognize that standardized tests alone do not fully represent a student’s abilities, talents, and/or potential. So, what does the term ‘test-optional’ really mean for you as a student?

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BestColleges

APRIL 15, 2024

Add Harvard to the list of universities reinstating standardized test requirements. On April 11, Harvard College announced it would require applicants for the class of 2029 — applying in fall 2024 — to submit SAT or ACT scores. But now Harvard is essentially shaving off those last two years of test-optional admissions.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 13, 2023

So many summer college prep options! Then, at the end, we’ll use NACAC’s 2019 State of College Admission to sort your priorities according to what is important to colleges. Want more college and testing tips? Summer camp Hanging out with friends Making money: Everyone needs money, right? So little time!

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Educated Quest

MAY 12, 2024

Forbes magazine recently came out with a list of schools that were considered to be a Public Ivy. Forbes used these criteria to rank their schools: High standardized test scores-as supplied by at least half of all 2022 applicants. The writer considered test scores to be an objective measure of success. Acceptance rate.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 12, 2024

The proposed changes include the following: UT-Austin is not test optional. All Fall 2025 freshman applicants must submit an official SAT or ACT directly from the testing agency to be eligible for admission. Applicants do not need to submit the writing section. As of writing, UT has not updated it’s admissions page yet.

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Educated Quest

MAY 12, 2024

These were her thoughts: Artificial intelligence can speed up the application process. AI in college admissions can further skew advantages towards wealthy applicants. Wealthy applicants are more likely to work with specialized college counselors. Anika is founder of Girls for Algorithmic Justice.

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Koodoos Learning

OCTOBER 9, 2022

that are now test-optional, according to the National Center for Fair and Open Testing.” There are a number of reasons a college goes test-optional - from closing the achievement gap to implementing a more holistic admissions approach. Find out more about what this means for your college search below.

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The United States Marine Corps is a component of the Navy and is America’s maritime land force. Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) Tests ability to solve basic arithmetic word problems. Mathematics Knowledge (MK) Tests knowledge of mathematical concepts and applications. This branch of the U.S.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Learn how SMPs can make you a competitive applicant for medical school Part 1: Introduction Part 2: What are Special Master’s Programs? From excellent test scores to solid clinical experience, you have to be successful on many counts to be competitive in the med school admissions process. Your guide is on its way.

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BestColleges

JULY 27, 2023

students, the average undergraduate application fee is $56. Graduate programs charge $66 per application on average. Check International students pay about $4 more per undergraduate application and $8 more per graduate application on average than U.S. However, according to the Common App, applicants applied to 5.7

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 8, 2024

What to do each month of the 2024-2025 application cycle to ensure timely and high-quality materials to help maximize your odds of getting accepted. Plus, the complete list of law school application deadlines. So you’ve figured out that you should apply early, but what does that mean?

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Peterson's Blog

JUNE 3, 2024

The United States Coast Guard provides law and maritime safety enforcement, marine and environmental protection and military naval support. Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) Tests ability to solve basic arithmetic word problems. Mathematics Knowledge (MK) Tests knowledge of mathematical concepts and applications.

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Educated Quest

MARCH 18, 2024

In Fall, 2018, before Andrew came to work there, Georgia Tech received nearly 35,000 applications their freshman class. It is a flagship state university as well as a national research university. However, 30 percent of the underrate student body comes from other states and ten percent come from other countries.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Part 3: What test scores are required for the Ivy League? With these enticing benefits on the table, it’s no surprise that Ivy League schools receive nearly 400,000 applications every year. And, certainly, with nearly 400,000 applicants to choose from, Ivy League colleges have the luxury of accepting the best of the best.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As you gear up for the college admissions process, one of the crucial decisions you’ll face is choosing between the SAT and ACT standardized tests. Both exams are widely accepted by colleges and universities across the United States, and your choice can significantly impact your admissions prospects. Read the question first.

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 5, 2023

December’s arrival means students are finishing up any remaining regular decision supplemental essays and applications. BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK UVA RELEASES ED AND EA NUMBERS The Cavalier Daily reported that the University of Virginia received 42,093 early action and early decision applications—an increase of 3.4

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The faculty, staff, and students of Boston University hail from 50 states and over 150 countries, but all share a common passion to pursue knowledge and embrace possibilities. Alumni hold positions in nearly every industry—you can find Boston Terriers in roles as magazine editors, state governors, Fortune 500 CEOs and CFOs, U.S.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Standardized tests allow schools to compare the skills of students from different academic backgrounds. However, preparing for standardized tests takes time and money, and many applicants' scores are too low to help them. But even those schools typically accept test scores if applicants want to submit them.

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Discovery College Consulting

MARCH 5, 2024

In the last several years, grade inflation has run rampant at high schools and colleges, making distinguishing between applicants more difficult than ever for college and graduate school admissions offices. If grades weren’t being artificially inflated, we’d expect to see a correlation between more A’s and higher test scores.

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Berkeley² Academy

APRIL 18, 2024

institutions have adopted a test-optional policy in acknowledgement of the limited access to testing during this time. However, several colleges are beginning to reinstate required testing for the 2025-26 admissions season, and others have begun to take a more flexible approach to their standardized testing policies.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Standardized tests such as the GRE predict your graduate school readiness and help master's and doctoral programs evaluate applicants. Standardized tests can feel stressful, though, especially if you last took one many years ago. Good scores can help you stay competitive if your application falls short in other areas.

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Peterson's Blog

JUNE 10, 2024

The United States Navy protects America at sea, keeps our waterways safe and open for global commerce purposes, and stands against sea piracy and drug trafficking. During times of war, the United States Coast Guard operates under the Navy. Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) Tests ability to solve basic arithmetic word problems.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Not everyone feels confident when it comes to taking tests. 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.

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Simply Admissions

AUGUST 13, 2020

This month, we’ll go over post-COVID standardized testing changes and FAQs. The majority of colleges have changed their testing requirements recently, which seems like it’s only caused more confusion! Below is a handy cheat sheet I’ve created that summarizes the different testing policies.

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Berkeley² Academy

APRIL 10, 2024

Performing well can enhance your college application and showcase your academic abilities. High IB scores can set applicants apart and demonstrate their commitment to an academically rigorous curriculum. Why Your AP & IB Exams Are Important AP and IB exams can have a significant impact on college admissions and beyond.

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Juniors: What to Do and When As I launch our high school seniors out the door with their early college applications this month, I have one eye on the kids queuing up to begin the college application process: your juniors. Many students will prep 3-4 months ahead of the first test and take two or three tests.

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Marks Education

APRIL 18, 2023

Starting in March 2024, the SAT is switching to a shorter, denser, computer-adaptive online test, replacing the current paper version of the SAT. For more information on the new version of the test, check out our blog on the new digital SAT ( LINK ). What does this mean for test takers in the United States?

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BestColleges

MARCH 7, 2024

A GED doesn't necessarily make it harder to gain acceptance, but there are things you can do to enhance your college application. Also, school admission requirements vary, so do some research and find out what information you'll need to submit, such as letters of recommendation, transcripts, and other documents. What Is the GED?

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CTK College Coach

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

As my high school seniors start sending in applications this month, I am thinking about the freshmen and sophomores who are both so far and so close to that moment themselves. To that point, check out my note on the “power of quitting” on my Facebook page. What should we be doing right now?

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 23, 2023

And yet, every student seems to be asking these days, “do my test scores matter?” ” No other aspect of the college preparation process generates as many questions—and anxieties—as the standardized tests. They are only one element of the entire application, and other elements are generally more important.

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Brand College Consulting

JANUARY 1, 2023

While most seniors are happily done (or almost happily done) with completing and submitting their college applications, now it’s time for juniors to get engaged. You can also look at college websites to find out about institutional aid as well. Your junior year is the most important year in your application process.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 1, 2024

The University of Chicago is one of the top schools in the United States, and is frequently mentioned in the same sentence as Ivy League schools like Harvard and Yale, and other top colleges, like Stanford. The university receives nearly 40,000 applications annually, and the acceptance is only 4.7%.

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Solomon Admissions

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Harvard would take a student’s racial background as one of many other factors into consideration when they reviewed applications. In a state-wide ruling, California passed Proposition 209, prohibiting in-state public universities from using race as a factor in their admissions process. Kennedy’s tenure. In 1996, the U.S.

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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 13, 2024

Personal Boot Camp Three days of one-on-one work with a Senior Counselor from the Application Boot Camp® team. It is also a practical and growing professional field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in environmental science are projected to grow 11% over the next ten years. or Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

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Elite Open School

JANUARY 20, 2021

Earlier this week, the College Board announced some major changes to their suite of college application tests. SAT Subject Tests will no longer be offered On January 19, the College Board officially announced that they would no longer offer SAT Subject Tests. Will colleges accept SAT Subject Test and SAT Essay scores?

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