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.

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Peterson's Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This blog will help build confidence and give strategies to succeed in the GED math test. It is malleable, and with hard work, you will expand your knowledge and conquer your test-day fears. You put in the grit, and well ensure you understand math concepts with our GED test prep.

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SSA Online College Prep

JUNE 5, 2023

The last thing you want to do is forget something crucial on Test Day. Being ready to take the test means getting ready the night before. Read more articles like this one on Socratic Summer Academy’s blog. Now test day is finally here. Enter your email to download a printable test-day checklist!

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HelloCollege

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a standardized test that—according to the creators—measures a student’s aptitude for reading, listening, speaking, and writing English in an academic setting. It’s a test of your preparation for taking the TOEFL. What is the TOEFL?

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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. This marks a shift from the test-optional policy adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score.

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2024

million high school seniors took the ACT test in 2023 according to ACT.com and now ACT is making ACT test changes. In light of falling average test scores among that group, It’s rare for a standardized test to change based on student, teacher, and administrator feedback.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

I have a previous blog post on how admissions calculates the UGA GPA for your reference. Mid 50% Admitted Average SAT (EBRW+M): 1350-1510 -This is data for students who were admitted with the SAT being the highest or only test score in their review.

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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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Peterson's Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In this blog, we’ll show you how to use your HSPT Practice Test Scores to inform your study efforts. Access our 3 full-length HSPT practice tests, a diagnostic test, 1192 HSPT practice questions, 17 video lessons, 34 flashcard sets, and 20 interactives through our online HSPT course.

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Standardized tests, like the SAT and ACT, are used to determine academic readiness and skills for entering university. In this blog, we will cover the current data on scores year after year, factors associated with the changes, and how to best approach these standardized tests in light of recent data. compared to 19.5

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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. If you are considering applying to Columbia, we hope this blog post has provided you with some useful information to help you decide if it will be a good fit for you.

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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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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

As a current or potential student in a Catholic school, combining faith and practice tests is an essential component to thriving in your high school entrance exams. Faith is the foundation for any test. Stress management through prayer can be a powerful tool in your test-taking endeavors.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Recently, our family has been watching the TV Show “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.” Not sure what it says about us that this is the one program we can all agree on, but that’s not what this blog is about. After all, you are reading this blog. We all know that standardized tests have bias. Absolutely!

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Peterson's Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This article will cover whether online or in-person test prep suits your style of preparation. Wide Range of Resources Access to tools like video tutorials, interactive quizzes, and ASVAB practice tests Personalized study plans and performance tracking. The post Should I Be Prepping for the ASVAB Exam with ASVAB Test Prep Online?

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Peterson's Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

HSPT test dates are nearing. This exam will open doors to a world of opportunities for private high school admissions, as it is a placement test that gauges where you stand in your academic journey thus far. An HSPT test prep course will help develop great recollection and test day skills so you can walk into test day confidently.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 6, 2024

I have a previous blog post on how admissions calculates the UGA GPA for your reference. Mid 50% Admitted Average SAT (EBRW+M): 1400-1500 -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: 4.17-4.40

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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. SAT Total mid-range for students: 1270-1470 This data is based on admitted students where the SAT was the strongest score if both SAT and ACT were submitted or if the SAT was the only test taken and sent.

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Discovery College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Not only are today’s high school students being affected by frequent changes in colleges’ testing policies (as described in a recent blog post ), they also have another upcoming change to contend with: next year, the ACT will switch to a digital format, in addition to undergoing other alterations.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

For more about activities read our past blog. For more on demonstrated interest please read our blog on college visits and our senior checklist blog. Holistic Review : An admissions approach where colleges consider a wide range of factors about a student, not just grades, rigor and test scores.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MAY 27, 2024

Last year I wrote this blog criticizing February , and man did the Feb fans have some words. As a smart rising senior, you likely did not need me to translate a percentage into multiple sentences, but hey, it’s a blog. Alternatively, you can check out this blog , which delves into both the CDS and CFD (Clark Family Dynamics).

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Test time: Which of these principles apply to college admission decisions? The answer to the test is “all of the above.” I could keep drawing parallels all day, but I’ve made a commitment to keep this blog under 1000 words, and I’m at limit. And Texas… Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and more. Yes, friends that is three “bigs.”

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 15, 2023

In schools, students learn strategies to solve specific problems and are tested on just those strategies. We have broken the test down into a set of concepts , each of which has a corresponding strategy that becomes a second nature for students to use to solve the problem. Get more SAT prep tips on our blog ! One bite at a time.

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Ivy Central

JULY 21, 2022

While many colleges remain test-optional, an increasing number are once again expecting applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their application information. With this in mind, work to ensure that you understand how to answer the questions that typically come up in the tests. Grade 11/Junior Year.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 15, 2023

I have a previous blog post on how admissions calculates the UGA GPA for your reference. Mid 50% Admitted Average SAT (EBRW+M): 1370-1500 -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: 4.13-4.38

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iSchoolConnect

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In this blog, we will […] The post Indian students going abroad | The raising trend appeared first on Study Abroad Blogs | All about universities, programs, tests, & more! This trend has no specific field or destination limitations, and it encompasses a wide range of academic disciplines and countries.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 9, 2024

Between shifting admissions policies, flip-flopping on the role of standardized tests ( Harvard , Dartmouth , Cornell , Brown , Yale —we’re looking at you!) As public trust in the Ivy monopoly is tested, there has been a mounting energy around high quality state schools and private institutions that produce “hard working high achievers.”

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 26, 2024

This year, the College Board (who administers the test) has published that scores will be available starting Monday, July 8, 2024. In the meantime, there is a lot of chatter on Reddit, College Confidential, and social media about these tests and students often ask us which AP exams are the hardest as they build their course schedule.

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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. SAT Total mid-range for students: 1280-1470 This data is based on admitted students where the SAT was the strongest score if both SAT and ACT were submitted or if the SAT was the only test taken and sent.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 9, 2024

For a more exhaustive exploratory, feel free to buy my book or check out our 8 years archived blogs. If the college is test optional school, what is the admit rate for submitters vs. non-submitters? What raw number and percentage of students who applied with and without testing? For the Executive Summary—read on. Answer: No.

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Ivy Central

AUGUST 31, 2022

This makes Grade 9 a critical transition point for students; it allows them to explore options without worrying about standardized tests or researching colleges. In this blog, I will share five top tips to help you make Grade 9 the best yet. A lot has been written and said about failure, and It’s probably a blog in itself.

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Ivy Central

JULY 14, 2022

In most cases, acceptance into the degree is based on the predicted grades in your final exams; however, a few will ask you to take the LNAT, an entrance test that assesses your verbal reasoning skills, ability to understand and interpret information and capabilities, and to draw conclusions. The SQE comprises of three different elements.

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Ivy Central

DECEMBER 7, 2022

While there is no ‘right’ way to prepare for applying to college, the pointers in this blog should help you keep on track. Grade 11 is when most of our students will sit an SAT or ACT test. If you have not already done so, then download the online SAT Bluebook , which has four full practice tests to help you prepare.

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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. Not sure which test is your forte? In an ideal world, we recommend beginning one-on-one test prep a few months ahead of your scheduled test date. We can still help.

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Scoir

AUGUST 21, 2024

This blog post was provided by Test Innovators, our test prep partner. You can learn more about Test Innovators on our partners page.

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Peterson's Blog

JANUARY 7, 2025

Standardized test scores, like the SAT and ACT, determine academic readiness and skills for entering university. While it may be beneficial to take both tests, this blog will answer the question, “Do you need both ACT and SAT for college? While both are standardized tests, there are a few key differences between them.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Taking the PSAT (Preliminary SAT) is a great way to familiarize yourself with standardized testing, determine your strengths and weaknesses, and qualify for scholarships. The PSAT is also considered a predictive test in that it can inform how well you’ll perform on the SAT without any additional prep. WHAT IS THE PSAT?

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