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The PSAT, or Preliminary SAT, is a standardized test that gives you a sneak peek at what the SAT will be like. A great way to begin is by taking a full-length practice test for both. Most students take their chosen test two or three times to improve their scores, with the last attempt happening in the early fall of senior year.
10th Grade: Gaining Momentum Sophomore year is about refining academic and extracurricular focus while beginning standardized test preparation. Standardized Testing : Take the PSAT for practice. While scores don’t count officially, these provide valuable exposure to test formats and help identify areas for improvement.
They, like many other schools, have kept their test-optional policy, which in turn has increased the number of students applying. Start with a polite greeting, addressing your regional counselor by name if possible, especially if you met with them on a college tour, a visit to your school, or a collegefair.
Figuring out what schools are reaches, targets, or safeties can be challenging, but looking at middle 50% data on test scores and GPA, acceptance rates, and how challenging your extracurriculars were can help. We don’t want you coming across as clingy!!!
In this post-COVID, test-optional environment, I’ve been applying that concept to a much wider swath of schools than those, and I find myself saying this word a lot: “unpredictable.” Test optional movement: This “over applying” phenomenon is chronologically tied to the test optional movement, and I believe it is also causal.
The main way colleges are now manipulating their yield rate is to heavily favor early applicants over applicants who apply in the early round. Apply early An early application indicates your demonstrated interest. You are trying to get the sales people (a.k.a. Your registration is a signal of your interest.
Use this email to sign up for college tours and information sessions so that colleges can easily track your interest. It is also a good idea to use this email address for signing up for standardized tests so you have everything in one place. Stop by the college booth at a collegefair.
They are big on demonstrated interest (in-person visits, virtual visits, saying hello to admission reps at collegefairs and events, solid “why American U?” Relatedly, they have a significantly higher admission rate for EarlyDecision applicants. ” essay, etc.)
They are big on demonstrated interest (in-person visits, virtual visits, saying hello to admission reps at collegefairs and events, solid “why American U?” Relatedly, they have a significantly higher admission rate for EarlyDecision applicants. ” essay, etc.)
Students should also research the admission requirements for each school, such as standardized test scores, high school transcripts, letters of recommendation, and personal essays. Take standardized tests seriously: Prepare well for standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT, and aim to score as high as possible.
But this is a general guide to what you might consider doing in the spring, summer, and fall before you apply: Spring You have many more important priorities in the spring: coursework, any standardized tests you might be prepping for, and, most crucially, enjoying junior year! essay that shows you really know the school. Polish your “Why Us?”
Test scores, GPAs, a great list of activities- we know these are all important factors in a college application. Check out regional collegefairs and make absolutely sure to attend college information sessions when they’re offered at your high school (even if it means missing out on a study hall or occasional class).
Frequently asked questions about the college application process How have colleges responded to the growth in application numbers? Why has it gotten so much harder to get into selective colleges than in the past? Is it easier to get in earlydecision than regular decision? What can you do? What are "hooks"?
Either way, the test for any extracurricular should be whether it makes you happy—whether it feels right for you. College is not a costume party; you’re not supposed to come dressed as someone else. TESTING PRACTICE AND PREP FOR THE PSAT: You take it in October, and it helps you qualify for National Merit if you score high enough.
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