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. This month, Peterson’s will be offering an ACT and SAT special , six months of test prep for $135—99 dollars off, so that students can walk into their test confidently.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

JANUARY 9, 2025

Hopefully this data and the blog in general helps in letting everyone know what UGA looks at in our admissions review, and gives at least some insight into how decisions are made. The average ACT and SAT for the entire applicant pool of 47,850 is roughly a 29 Composite/1285 Total.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 22, 2024

As the school year approaches, it’s time to finalize your standardized test prep plan and mark your calendar with upcoming SAT and ACT test dates. Here’s a tip: Take both SAT and ACT practice tests under simulated conditions, score them, and then use our SAT to ACT converter to determine your stronger test! We can still help.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Applicants to the Class of 2029 will need to submit an SAT or ACT score although there are some exceptions for those unable to take these exams. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score. The regular decision acceptance rate was 3.8%, slightly higher than recent years due to a smaller applicant pool.

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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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Ivy Central

MARCH 22, 2023

In this blog post, we will dive into some key data about Columbia University to help you get a better sense of what makes it such a special place. As of fall 2021, the total enrolment was approximately 33,700 students, however, only 8,300 of these were undergraduates, with the rest being made up of graduate and professional students.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 18, 2025

Yes, they use testing, but not every student takes the SAT or ACT in the recent test optional landscape, so graduation rates and sometimes GPA is also included. Is the student taking the most challenging curriculum at their school (IB, AP, Honors, Dual Enrollment, etc.) External pressures from rankings such as Niche and U.S

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

These were the first applicants to apply under Yales new test-flexible policy which requires at least one ACT, SAT, AP, or IB set of test scores. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score. Students with many strong AP or IB subject test scores will face less pressure to score a high SAT/ACT.

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HelloCollege

JANUARY 28, 2025

What is the most effective way to prepare for the SAT and ACT ? Since standardized tests play a crucial role in the college applications process and is one of the most important factors in college admissions , figuring out how to study for the SAT and ACT can feel overwhelming. How Long Should You Study for the SAT and ACT?

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

GPA and test scores Most merit-based scholarships require top-notch academic records, so if youre applying for one, aim for a high GPA and strong test scores on the ACT or SAT. 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. Eligibility: Be a U.S.

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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

I want to thank my colleague Meg Joyce for co-writing this blog post with me. 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.

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Admissions Village

APRIL 25, 2023

Part 3: This Process Is Opaque In the first part of this series, we discussed the role that the rise of test-optional (it is now optional to submit standardized test scores, SAT or ACT, at most colleges) has played in opening up the applicant pool to highly selective colleges. What can we say about test-optional admissions policies today?

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center estimates that enrollment in public two-year colleges in fall 2023 grew by 4.4% In spring 2024, enrollment in public two-year colleges grew 4.7 These schools offer some amazing perks, like open enrollment policies and flexible scheduling that can adapt to your lifestyle.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

While your child likely won’t be lining up SAT tutors or enrolling in AP courses, much of the work we do in middle school lays the groundwork for a successful high school career. We help them learn more about those issues and then get involved on a local level. Will this investment now pay off later for my child?

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 17, 2025

Of the admitted students, 79% plan to enroll in the Trinity College of Arts and Sciences while the remainder will enroll in the Pratt School of Engineering. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score. About 55% are female and 45% are male.

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Ruffaloni

DECEMBER 15, 2022

When a group of my colleagues sat down a few weeks ago to begin planning RNL’s third Graduate and Online Innovation Summit , we began brainstorming the questions that we have all been hearing in the last several months, and these were at the top of the list. Conducted national research on how such students make their enrollment decisions.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

As a high school student, you’re probably no stranger to big tests like AP exams, the PSAT, or the SAT and ACT. Here’s some good news: more colleges than ever are making the SAT and ACT optional. If you have test anxiety, decided to skip the SAT or ACT, or didn’t quite hit the scores you hoped for, you’re not out of luck.

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 6, 2024

see table below) Achieve the required minimum ACT, CLT, or SAT college entrance exam score (see table below). Annual credit hour requirements To renew your Bright Futures award each year, you must complete at least 24 semester hours if youre enrolled full-time for both semesters. Complete the required high school coursework.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

PENNS RETURN TO REQUIRED TESTING Beginning with students applying for fall 2026 admission, Penn will once again require applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score. These decisions highlight the ongoing debate about the value of standardized testing in holistic admissions.

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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 26, 2024

For rising seniors (those applying for admission in fall 2025), submitting an ACT or SAT score is encouraged, but not required. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score. JHU, considered one of the New Ivies , follows a wave of elite universities who have returned to standardized testing requirements.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This is a guest blog by Stuart Jones, vice president for advancement and enrollment management at Southern Utah University. Stuart oversees the fundraising, marketing, and enrollment efforts at the university, and we have invited him to share his insights about the strategic enrollment planning process in this this post.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

for women Enrolling Student Profile: Class size is 568 Women make up 21.8% of the enrolling class 43.5% submitted SAT scores / 19.7% submitted ACT scores Median scores: 1290-1460 SAT / 29-34 ACT 4.08 = average GPA (93.5% for women Enrolling Student Profile: Class size is 224 Women make up 49.6% Admit Rate: 72.8%

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Admissions Village

APRIL 19, 2023

This will be the first blog in a series. This is the first in a series of blogs to try and answer these questions. When highly selective colleges admit fewer students, it trickles down and puts pressure on selective and less selective colleges as those denied students are looking for places to enroll. Why has this happened?

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

I have a previous blog post on how admissions calculates the UGA GPA for your reference. Mid 50% Admitted Average SAT (EBRW+M): 1340-1510 -This is data for students who were admitted with the SAT being the highest or only test score in their review. Mid 50% Admitted Average GPA: 4.11-4.40

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 7, 2024

Most recently, Harvard & Cornell announced changes to their testing policy, requiring students to submit either an SAT or ACT score in future application cycles. Looking ahead, we suspect more colleges will revert to requiring SAT scores for all students.

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Peterson's Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Whether you need SAT ACT tutoring, ISEE test tutoring, or an online math tutor, Peterson’s test prep connects you with an award-winning online tutor anytime, 24/7, for instant live tutoring. This blog will discuss everyday struggles without tutoring, what makes Peterson’s tutoring unique, and how to make the most of your tutoring sessions.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 17, 2023

Please remember that this is not a blog where you should post statistics or throw fellow students under the bus. UGA is the flagship institution for the state of Georgia, and as such our goal is to enroll a class that is roughly 80% Georgians. These types of comments will be deleted.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 4, 2024

Top Tier Resources: Standardized Testing FAQ Average SAT Scores at Top Colleges SAT vs ACT: Which Test Is Right for You? The PSAT and Merit Scholarships: What You Need to Know College Admissions Calculator SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score. Try Application Boot Camp®.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 15, 2024

Please remember that this is not a blog where you should post statistics or throw fellow students under the bus. UGA is the flagship institution for the state of Georgia, and as such our goal is to enroll a class that is roughly 80% Georgians. AP/IB/Dual Enrollment course mid-50% – 8-13 courses, average of 10+.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 14, 2025

There is also the fact that only 13% of the enrolled first-years for the Class of 2028 were international. For the past few years, submitting SAT or ACT scores has been optional for most, if not all, Duke applicants. A strong SAT is for Duke is over 1550, and a strong ACT is at or above a 34.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

APRIL 20, 2024

In this article, we’ll delve into how these standards impact MIT’s SAT scores and requirements. What is the average SAT score at MIT? Unsurprisingly, MIT SAT scores are exceptionally high. The average composite SAT score at MIT stands at 1560 , out of a possible 1600. What is the average SAT Math score at MIT?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 9, 2024

This article dives into the details of Lehigh SAT scores and requirements. What is the average SAT score at Lehigh? Lehigh SAT scores are competitive, with the average composite score at around 1410 out of a possible 1600. What is the average SAT English score at Lehigh? Lehigh’s average SAT English score is 690.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

Trying to think like the majority my next response would be SAT and ACT. As an admission dean/director, IPs influence the entire funnel – from prospects to enrolling students. On average, I get one or two job postings for admission/enrollment jobs each week. The odds are those three would account for 70%+ of the answers.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Duke University, renowned for its academic rigor and vibrant campus community , holds its applicants to high standards, including in their SAT scores and requirements. In this article, we’ll delve into the average SAT scores at Duke University and the nuances of their admissions policies.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

In this article, we will explore how those standards translate into Stanford SAT scores and requirements. What is the average SAT score at Stanford? As expected, Stanford SAT scores are exceptionally competitive. The average SAT score at Stanford hovers around 1550 , nearing the maximum SAT score of 1600.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 23, 2025

Well, lucky for you, this blog is here to break it down in a way thats easy to understand and helpful as you navigate the admissions process. This means that if youre applying for admission as a first-year or transfer student, you dont have to submit your SAT or ACT scores. Lets dive right in! The short answer is: its up to you.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 3, 2025

In this blog, we break down NYUs acceptance rates, including yield rate, Early and Regular Decision admit rates, transfer, and waitlist acceptance rates. NYU yield rate The yield rate is the percentage of students who get accepted to a university and actually decide to enroll. SAT/ACT scores are optional for this application cycle.

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