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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University Gurus

MARCH 23, 2024

For some, college prep is a single class. For others, it refers to a high school specialized in college placement. For others, it might fall somewhere in between, including some test prep services and making sure you pick the right high school classes.

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Discovery College Consulting

MARCH 5, 2024

In the last several years, grade inflation has run rampant at high schools and colleges, making distinguishing between applicants more difficult than ever for college and graduate school admissions offices. The same trend is happening at high schools across the country. If “every student has a 4.0

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HelloCollege

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Whether you are a parent trying to find out more about college admissions or a high school student wanting to learn how to get into your dream school, it’s important to have all the relevant information about the admissions process. IvyWise College Admissions Blog. College Confidential .

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 10, 2023

GPA Expectations for Dartmouth As an Ivy League school, Dartmouth holds its applicants to high standards. While there’s no minimum GPA, an unweighted high school GPA of 3.9 Remember, the top 10% of high school graduates comprised 95% of Dartmouth’s admitted freshmen for the Class of 2026.

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Discovery College Consulting

APRIL 30, 2024

Test-optional. Test-flexible. Test-blind. The terms themselves are confusing, and recent shifts in colleges’ policies are even more so. Furthermore, students from wealthier families can afford to pay for test prep, whereas students from lower-income families are less likely to have access to such assistance.

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Discovery College Consulting

JULY 16, 2024

A recent webinar from test prep and tutoring company Applerouth addressed these issues. For example, at many high schools, students are allowed to retake tests and redo assignments to improve their grades. Straight A’s Are an Advantage, But Not a Guarantee appeared first on Discovery College Consulting.

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Brand College Consulting

JANUARY 1, 2023

If you haven’t already, now is the time to start conversations about the next steps after high school. Brand College Consulting helps clients with course selection , including Pre-AP/AP options, Dual Credit, electives, and extracurricular activities. Do you have a testing schedule? Start talking!

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Discovery College Consulting

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Educators have long known that students who aren’t reading at grade level by the third grade are more likely to drop out of high school or not graduate on time. And students who aren’t ready for high school math are at a distinct disadvantage. Many experts think not.

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Brand College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

This has led to most students taking both the SAT and the ACT tests, although that is not required or suggested by many professionals in the college admissions field. Junior and senior year of high school are already very busy times so planning ahead really helps! Use the practice tests online to review.

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Strategic College Consulting

APRIL 16, 2020

For example, the University of California has announced that it will not require ACT or SAT test scores for students applying for fall 2021 admission. Does this mean that a student should abandon all test prep? Although some schools have suspended their testing requirements, many have not. Get involved in research!

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Elite Open School

JANUARY 20, 2021

Earlier this week, the College Board announced some major changes to their suite of college application tests. SAT Subject Tests will no longer be offered On January 19, the College Board officially announced that they would no longer offer SAT Subject Tests.

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HelloCollege

AUGUST 16, 2024

Are you aiming for a specific type of school, like Ivy League or a state university? A small liberal arts college or a big research university? Do you need help with particular areas, like essay writing or test prep? programs or military colleges , as you’re not limited by geography.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 26, 2024

I started working with M early in high school, and she helped me find activities that both reflected my passions and aligned with the qualities that colleges are looking for. She coached me in making strategic choices about how I approach the college application process and how I package myself as a candidate.

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DC College Counseling

APRIL 2, 2024

ACT OFFERS SHORTER (EXPERIMENTAL) TEST Students taking the June ACT will have the option to participate in a pilot offering , with fewer questions and more time per question. This is part of a study, and we do NOT recommend this to our students because their test prep has been geared towards the traditional version of the test.

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