College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

If you’re reading this, maybe you’ve already decided if you’re going to take the SAT or the ACT (and if you haven’t, here's some help ). Getting these tests in the books should feel great, but we’re guessing there’s that little nagging feeling as you wait for your SAT scores or your ACT scores. What is a good SAT score?

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Tex Admissions

JULY 31, 2024

I argue in my book Surviving the College Admissions Madness that elite universities do not care about you, although it’s debatable whether A&M qualifies as elite. That means if you rank in the top 9% of your class with an SAT score of 1100, you are guaranteed business, engineering, or whichever major.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 1, 2024

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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Ivy Central

JUNE 8, 2023

Regarding standardized tests, the median scores of admitted students are 1420 for the SAT and 32 for the ACT. As a test optional institution, Wesleyan doesn’t require applicants to provide a SAT or ACT score, however, they can do so if they choose. This cost varies depending on factors such as residency status and choice of program.

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Ivy Central

MAY 24, 2023

The college is test optional, however, nearly half of applicants did submit either an SAT or ACT score as a part of their application. The middle 50% of accepted students achieved SAT scores between 1420-1540, while ACT scores ranged from 32-34. However, around two thirds of the colleges students are eligible for financial support.

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BestColleges

MARCH 7, 2024

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. Transcripts A transcript lists the coursework you've completed, the grade for each course, your cumulative GPA, and the degree or diploma you earned.

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Ivy Central

MAY 5, 2023

Application Components Complete the Common Application High School Transcript: Submit the transcript and include the senior year grades. The Midyear School Report form should be submitted to the admission office with an updated transcript as soon as first-semester grades are available.

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Ivy Central

MAY 3, 2023

High School Transcript: The high school transcript should include the mid-term grades from the senior year. The accepted students had an SAT score of more than 1340 and an ACT score of more than 30. Application Components Complete the Common Application. Standardized Test Scores: Pitzer College is test optional.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 8, 2023

Additional Admissions Requirements: In addition to the standard application materials (transcripts, test scores, essays, etc.), Currently Brown is test optional, meaning that you can choose to submit SAT or ACT scores, but you will not be considered less favourably if you don’t.

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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

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. Perhaps not surprisingly, demand for SAT and ACT testing has been rising.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 22, 2023

complete 100 hours of community service, and receive a score of at least 1290 on the SAT or 29 on the ACT to be eligible for this scholarship. complete a minimum of 75 hours of community service, and have scored at least 1170 on the SAT or 26 on the ACT. Step 2: Take the ACT or the SAT and send in your scores. for FAS and 3.00

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ACM College Consulting

JULY 22, 2024

What shocked me as I walked through their beautifully renovated library , is that almost all of their books have been moved off campus to make room for more study and working spaces. It is the first time I have visited a library without actually seeing books. million books through the online catalog and have them delivered.

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Ivy Central

OCTOBER 5, 2022

If you decide that you are going to sit either the SAT or ACT, then Grade 11 is a good time to do so. Don’t forget to register to sit the test well in advance, as testing venues can become fully booked. If you have not already done so, start preparing for the tests now. And finally….

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Ivy Central

APRIL 26, 2023

The average SAT score was 1570, while it was 33 for those doing the ACT. Additional Admissions Requirements: UChicago accepts both the Common and Coalition App, alongside two teacher evaluations a counsellor recommendation and a school transcript. This would cover all tuition, fees, room and board, books and the like.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 17, 2024

You may know you want to be an engineer, but they want to see the full range of academic disciplines on your transcript. Don’t push yourself so far that you start getting low grades, though — they want A-range (90-100) grades on your transcript. You should also be taking the hardest classes that you can excel in.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Something about your application and transcript caused them to say, “let’s press pause on this one.” Booking an appointment with your counselor is also an opportunity to ask them about making an advocacy call on your behalf. Aim for an ACT over 33 or a SAT over 1500. So, now you’re in a weird spot.

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Ivy Central

MAY 2, 2023

High School Transcript: The high school transcript should include the mid-term grades from the senior year. However, the accepted students had an SAT score of more than 1480 and an ACT score of more than 34. Many more students apply for Regular Decision than Early Decision. Application Components Complete the Common Application.

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StandOut College Prep

AUGUST 15, 2023

Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association Scholarship pays for all tuition, fees and books for students interested in the automotive manufacturing industry. GPA, confirmed by high school transcripts, provide a minimum of 2 recommendation letters from non-relatives, and submit an essay. and an ACT score of 26 or below.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 31, 2024

Most students who are admitted and who enroll, however, do submit an ACT or SAT score. For Wesleyan, and among accepted and enrolled students, the SAT is much more popular than the ACT. They also highly recommend that students without a traditional transcript, who attend online school, or who are homeschooled submit scores.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 12, 2023

High School Transcripts: The applicants are required to upload unofficial transcripts with at least two marking periods of grades. Standardized Test Scores: PSAT, and SAT/ACT scores are optional Recommendation Letters: All programs require a recommendation letter from a high school guidance counselor, teacher, or advisor.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 8, 2024

If your school does not have the options available to you to check all of Princeton’s boxes, you need to use your summers to augment your transcript. 85% of students accepted and enrolled in Fall 2022 submitted an SAT (60%) or ACT (25%) score. You also may want to spend some time on test prep. The word they use a lot is “context.”

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CTK College Coach

AUGUST 31, 2022

Here are my top five tips: 1) Prepare well and early for standardized (SAT and ACT) tests. NB: Certain schools have reverted to requiring the ACT or SAT (or never went test optional): MIT, public schools in Florida, and the top public schools in Georgia. How do I know which test to take– SAT or ACT? So what do I tell my own son?

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 23, 2024

The college is test-optional for first year applicants in the 2024-2025 application cycle, meaning that you are not required to submit an SAT or ACT score. While you aren’t required to submit a score, nearly 70% of accepted and enrolled first-year students in the fall of 2023 had submitted an SAT or ACT score.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MAY 26, 2023

This will allow for both applicants and school counselors to have a little more time to make sure all transcripts, recommendations and other supporting documents are in our office. Please share a book (novel, non-fiction, etc.) that had a serious impact on you during this time.

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Tex Admissions

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Check out my new book Surviving the College Admissions Madness and Youtube Channel Transfer Eligibility and Requirements Hours: Prospective applicants must have 24 hours of transferable coursework completed or in progress by the October 1 spring deadline or March 1 fall deadline. There are a few reasons why students might attempt a transfer.

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2023

You can book a free consultation for new clients with CTK College Coach any time to discuss how to set your freshman, sophomore, or junior up for college admissions success. Christina is now opening her schedule for initial consultations with juniors, and the team is booking test prep sophomore and junior students for late fall and winter.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 25, 2024

Our takeaway is that it’s worth submitting scores if yours are very strong — above a 1500 on the SAT or a 33 on the ACT — but anything lower than that isn’t necessarily useful in increasing your chances of admission. So, drowning them in links to click may mean they spend less time on your Common App essay, activities section, or transcript.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 23, 2023

Submit official transcripts: You will need to submit official high school transcripts and any college transcripts. Submit test scores: The University of Florida requires either the SAT or ACT. GPA, a 1360 SAT score, or a 30 ACT score. Book an initial consultation today, free of charge!

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 22, 2023

Instead of having to worry about submitting transcripts, test scores, essays, and other application materials, these students can focus on preparing themselves academically and meeting the criteria set by the institution. What is auto admit? Class Rank: Some colleges and universities require a minimum class rank for automatic admissions.

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CTK College Coach

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Is it time to prepare for the SAT or ACT? Don’t let your GPA get torpedoed by one bad class (or more) Taking the most challenging coursework is great, but don’t take all APs if that is going to put a line of Bs or Cs down your transcript Drop down a level in a class if it is really destroying you. What should we be doing right now?

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Educated Quest

OCTOBER 20, 2022

I touch on test-optional admissions in my new book, The Good College. Admissions officers will tell you that the admissions process is holistic, that they look at several factors, the most important being the rigor and grades on a high school transcript. Less than 30 percent of the Lafayette Class of 2025 submitted SAT scores.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 11, 2024

Grades in core subjects When it comes to your transcripts, there are courses colleges consider your “core” subjects (sometimes called “ college prep courses ”), meaning these are the foundation of your academic life in high school. What Do Colleges Care About Besides Grades? FAQ For What Grades do Colleges Look At?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2022

SAT and ACT. The middle 50% of admitted applicants have SAT Math scores in the range of 760-800, SAT Evidenced-based Reading and Writing in the range of 730-780, and/or Composite ACT scores in the range of 33-35. When admissions officers review your transcript, they’re looking to see that you’ve challenged yourself.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 27, 2023

This price does not include supplemental costs like books, personal expenses, or travel, which change based on the situation. Official test scores: Candidates must provide their SAT or ACT scores as well as the results of two SAT Subject Tests. Book your consultation today!

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 18, 2024

It doesn’t matter how many awesome things you’ve done (including medals, championships, and non-academic awards) if you don’t have the book smarts Yale is looking for. And even though there is not a mandatory course distribution, they want to see balance on your transcript. But it still bears reinforcing.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2024

4.00 ) USC average SAT score*: 25th percentile: 1430 75th percentile: 1530 USC average ACT score*: 25th percentile: 32 75th percentile: 35 International students: 17% First-generation college students: 25% Among the class of 2027, 23% of students were white, 22% were Asian/Asian American, 20% were Hispanic/Latinx, and 8% were Black/African American.

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DC College Counseling

JULY 22, 2024

But don’t throw away your science books just yet! From a college standpoint, I can see this continuing to perpetuate the (very real) problem of grade inflation in high-performing schools — a situation that contributes to unpredictable admissions decisions, because it leaves admissions officers with no real way to make meaning of transcripts.

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