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Breaking News: Stanford Reinstates Standardized Testing

Top Tier Admissions

Stanford will reintroduce standardized testing requirements for undergraduate admissions starting in fall 2025 for admission to the Class of 2030. For rising seniors (students applying in fall 2024), Stanford will remain test-optional. Looking ahead, we suspect more colleges will revert to requiring SAT scores for all students.

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Harvard Reinstates Standardized Testing

BestColleges

Harvard has reinstituted its standardized test requirement beginning next fall. Studies suggest standardized tests can help increase socioeconomic diversity. Add Harvard to the list of universities reinstating standardized test requirements. Yes, well, strike that.

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Standardized Testing Policies: A Shifting Landscape

Top Tier Admissions

Test-flexible? Test-blind? Test-neutral? Test-recommended? Test-aware? While many universities have announced post-pandemic admissions policies that re-instate mandatory standardized test scores, there is still no consensus. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score.

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Maximizing Your Child's Potential: A Parent's Guide to SAT/ACT Preparation

Princeton College Consulting

In this article, we’ll explore how to decide which test to take, begin preparation for testing and build a manageable timeline, and what free resources are available to students studying independently.

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Class of 2028 Early Decision Trends

Excelsior Admissions Consulting

For future applicants, it is important to note that 75% of students admitted in the ED round submitted standardized test scores and 24% were ranked either first or second in their high school class (for high schools that rank). While Emory remains test-optional, only 39% of admitted students to Emory College did not submit test scores.

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RPI ACT Scores: Full Breakdown

Next Admit College Admissions Blog

In this article, we will dive into the ACT scores and requirements for RPI. This range reflects the high standards of the institution but also demonstrates that there is no one score that applicants must achieve for admission. If you have a standardized test score that you are proud of, you are encouraged to submit it.

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Duke ACT Scores: Full Breakdown

Next Admit College Admissions Blog

Duke University sets high standards for its applicants, and standardized testing is a crucial aspect of the college application process. This article delves into Duke-specific ACT requirements and Duke ACT scores, shedding light on what it takes to succeed in admissions. Should I go test-optional?

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