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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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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The Thoughtful College Search

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

MIT’s experience mirrors what happened at public universities in states like California and Michigan after race-based affirmative action was outlawed in those states. I appreciate his taking time to try to lay out the issues, and both MIT’s institutional commitment to diversity and his personal passion come across clearly.

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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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HelloCollege

AUGUST 16, 2024

Deciding where to attend college is a major life decision, and with thousands of colleges out there and a seemingly endless number of application tasks, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But with so many options available, figuring out how to choose a college admissions consultant isn’t always simple.

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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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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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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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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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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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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 8, 2024

When reading applications, the admissions officers look for students who are immensely intelligent, and who pair that intellect with a desire to change the world. Princeton is home to the oldest college literary and debating club in the United States, for example. You also may want to spend some time on test prep.

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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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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 13, 2024

If you’re a student from outside the United States who is considering applying to colleges in the U.S., In this post, we go through what you need to know before applying to Dartmouth as an International Student so you can move confidently into the college application process. These students really are the best of the best.

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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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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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The Thoughtful College Search

MAY 23, 2024

Utilizing real-life academic and demographic information from the high school class of 2013, they developed models for an institution with a five percent admit rate, where 500 of 10,000 applicants would be admitted. The researchers state that they “use SAT scores as a simplified measure of academic merit.”

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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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College Essay Guy

JUNE 15, 2023

We assume you’re here because you have standardized testing questions. TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) Defining terms: What’s the difference between “test optional” and “test blind/free”? How can students find out what a “good score” is? How much do standardized tests matter for colleges? How about APs?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 25, 2023

What to know and how to prep for the newest Casper exams Part 1: Introduction to Casper, Snapshot, and Duet Part 2: What you need to know about Snapshot Part 3: What you need to know about Duet Part 4: Which medical schools require Snapshot and Duet? The three tests are administered by Acuity Insights.

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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

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Most top-scoring test-takers spend more than 120 hours preparing for the GMAT. According to Franklin University, the number of online MBA programs in the United States doubled from 2014-2018. According to Franklin University, the number of online MBA programs in the United States doubled from 2014-2018. Should I Skip the GMAT?

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In their 2020-2021 data set, they Broke down the factors that they use to assess a student’s application. Since this set has come out, they have stopped considering this factor. Tbh, we could write a whole guide just based on the ins and outs of legacy admission when it comes to top schools. Are you dreaming of going to Amherst?

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CTK College Coach

MAY 24, 2023

Yes, the PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit qualifying exam) will be digital for October 2024 test takers (Class of 2025). If you are in the Class of 2025 or younger, and you think you might do better taking a test on paper, you could decide to prepare ahead and take the SAT this fall while it is still available in this format.

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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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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

Located just outside Boston in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a prestigious private research university. MIT was founded in 1861 to fuel the industrial revolution in the United States. SAT and ACT MIT will require the SAT or ACT for the 2022-23 application cycle.

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Find out if most applicants submit their test scores ! Learn how to improve your GPA with SAT prep Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! Benefits of SAT Prep and Taking the SAT Honestly, because it gets you a better chance of getting into college - up to 2.3x Higher Likelihood of Gaining Admissions.

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Educated Quest

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Test-optional admissions grew in practice at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. I touch on test-optional admissions in my new book, The Good College. Standardized test scores are one of several data points in college admissions, even at test-optional schools. Test scores are one of them and so are grades.

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Educated Quest

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Fields and Herndon-Brown acknowledge that the admissions process favors families that focus on advanced courses, high scores on standardized tests and distinctive extracurricular activities. They also added that affluent Black applicants who bring strengths in all three are not advantaged in selective admissions. I agree to some point.

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