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How to Get Into Ivy League Schools: The Definitive Guide

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

Part 5: How can letters of recommendation improve Ivy League admission odds? If your child has impressive extracurricular accomplishments, stellar letters of recommendation, and moving college essays, they can still be a competitive applicant with average grades. Suggested reading: What is a Good SAT Score?

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What You Need to Know About Brandeis University

Ivy Central

A school report and a letter of recommendation from a secondary school official. A letter of recommendation from a teacher who has instructed you in a core academic course (math, science, history, foreign language or English). Transcripts must include official grades from all years of secondary school.

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College Planning for Juniors: How to Prepare for the College Application Process

ACM College Consulting

Prepare for Standardized Tests If you plan to take the SAT or ACT, start preparing now. Test Dates : Register at least six weeks in advance for the SAT or ACT as space is limited and some locations get full early. Check out my post with great tips and resources for preparing for the SAT.

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How to Get Into an Ivy League College

Ivy College Essay

Standardized Tests: Although some Ivy League schools have adopted test-optional policies, high scores on the SAT or ACT can still strengthen your application. Additionally, consider taking SAT Subject Tests in areas where you excel to further showcase your strengths. Aim for scores in the 95th percentile or higher.

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Top Summer Programmes: Research in the Biological Sciences (RIBS)

Ivy Central

An important part of the RIBS experience is the RIBS Workbook, a book where students record every aspect of their lab experience and analyse the procedure. Reporting SAT/ACT or PSAT scores are optional, but if you have completed one with a good score, it would be advantageous to include it in your application.

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Lessons Learned from a College Admissions Coach

CTK College Coach

We saw a lot of movement in the test-optional space in 2024, with numerous selective colleges returning to requiring SAT or ACT scores. Every student should decide whether to prep for and take tests, which test to take (SAT or ACT) and how and when to prep for tests.

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UT-Austin Announces Significant Changes for Freshman Fall 2025

Tex Admissions

All Fall 2025 freshman applicants must submit an official SAT or ACT directly from the testing agency to be eligible for admission. UT-Austin’s press release makes a similar argument to pro-testing universities in general that SAT scores correlate with one’s college GPA and likelihood of graduating on time.