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Is the SAT Optional?

PrepScholar

As you research colleges and universities and consider their admissions requirements, you’ll inevitably notice that many schools require you to submit your SAT scores as part of your application. Given its purpose, it’s no wonder that colleges and universities have been requiring the SAT for decades.

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A Simplified College Application Timeline Every High Schooler Needs

AdmissionSight

The PSAT, or Preliminary SAT, is a standardized test that gives you a sneak peek at what the SAT will be like. It’s typically taken during your junior year and is a great way to practice and see how you might score on the actual SAT. Including it in your college application timeline is a smart move.

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Demonstrated Interest: Colleges Are Watching You

Top Tier Admissions

colleges rely on data (did they visit our website, take a tour, stop by our table at a college fair?) Drilling down, once you have a digital record (maybe your name was purchased from the College Board when you took the SAT or an AP exam), a college can record your online behavior (time spent on websites, opening emails, etc.)

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A Guide To Colleges Admission

AdmissionSight

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.

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What Grades Do Colleges Look At?

College Essay Guy

TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) Grades in core Subjects How Colleges Evaluate Grades What are Colleges Looking for in Your Grades? What Do Colleges Care About Besides Grades? FAQ For What Grades do Colleges Look At? your academic progress), so colleges consider these an important sign of where you’re headed.

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What Does an Admissions Officer Do?

StandOut College Prep

They review a student’s high school transcript to see the grades they have earned in different subjects and to ensure that they have taken a rigorous course load. Standardized test scores, such as the SAT or ACT, are also considered.