AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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. Prepare for the SAT and ACT. Worried about the cost?

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CTK College Coach

JUNE 27, 2024

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. Be patient: deferrals and waitlists Oh, the agony of the deferral!

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Regardless of the dates we’ve listed below, we recommend you visit each test company (i.e., ACT or the College Board for the SATs) and university website for up-to-date offerings and application deadlines. Plan ACT or SAT test dates with the goal of achieving scores you’re happy with by the end of the summer before your senior year.

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Solomon Admissions

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Typically, a college application will require the following: a completed online application form, high school transcripts, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. What should I include in my letters of recommendation? How do I ask for letters of recommendation?

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Ivy Central

MAY 5, 2023

Types of Admission The students can apply through the Early Decision and Regular Decision cycle. Early Decision I and Early Decision II is an opportunity for students to show that William & Mary is their number one choice. Many more students apply for Regular Decision than Early Decision.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Should you include your SAT scores ? Who should you ask for letters of recommendation ? The university's median SAT score was 1530 for the 2022 admission cycle — and the 25th percentile was still a 1500. You'll need to submit three letters of recommendation: two from teachers and one from a school counselor.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 24, 2023

Types of Admission: The students can enroll through Early Decision I and II. Students can only apply to one college for Early Decision. 59% of the students were enrolled during the Early Decision admissions cycle. They also have the option of the Regular Decision. high school GPA.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 8, 2024

This will give you a good baseline idea of what your future SAT or ACT scores might be. Test Prep You’ll most likely take the SAT and/or ACT in the spring of your junior year. Look up the median ACT and SAT scores at a few of the schools you’re interested in. This will help you decide if you need to pursue ACT and SAT tutoring.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

JUNIOR YEAR September - January Schedule and sit for standardized ACT or SAT tests if the student is taking them. Ask for advice on which high school teachers to ask for letters of recommendation. May Study for and take SAT or ACT tests, if offered. Ask two teachers for letters of recommendation.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 19, 2024

” In it, they say: “We’re guided initially by our assessment of five primary factors: The rigor of a candidate’s academic program Academic performance as measured by grades in academic courses Letters of recommendation from two teachers and a counselor Extracurricular activities The quality of thought and expression in the application essay.”

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Ivy Central

APRIL 28, 2023

Types of Admission The students can apply through the Early Decision and Regular Decision cycles. Early Decision is an opportunity for students to show that Scripps is their number one choice. Early Decision is a binding process and it implies that the students should attend Scripps College if accepted.

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Inside Emory Admission

MARCH 29, 2023

All decision plans: Early Decision I, Early Decision II, Regular Decision, and Transfers. Emory will continue to superscore the ACT and SAT. The admission committee also looks at an applicant’s personal statements, short answer questions, letters of recommendation, and transcript.

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CTK College Coach

APRIL 28, 2023

Ask teachers for letters of recommendation this spring. Although most teachers will not write letters until fall, they will fill their rosters now, so secure spot now by asking in person. Read more here for our best advice on obtaining the most persuasive letters of recommendation.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 1, 2022

You submitted your Early Decision and Early Action applications, and you are now resisting the urge to refresh your email as you await good news. Top schools like Harvard defer up to 80% of early applicants , but reject most of them in the regular round. Retaking the SAT or ACT, if necessary. You did it!

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 12, 2024

All Fall 2025 freshman applicants must submit an official SAT or ACT directly from the testing agency to be eligible for admission. Early Action deadline of October 15 with a guarantee to receive the admissions decision by January 15. 1, with a guaranteed decision communicated by Feb. My primary concern is the timing.

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Inside Emory Admission

JANUARY 25, 2024

All decision plans: Early Decision I, Early Decision II, Regular Decision, and Transfers. Emory will continue to superscore the ACT and SAT. The admission committee also looks at an applicant’s personal statements, short answer questions, letters of recommendation, and transcript.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Average SAT score: 25th percentile: 1520 75th percentile: 1560 Average ACT score: 25th percentile: 34 75th percentile: 35 First-generation college students: 21% International students: 13% 30% are Asian American, 16% are white, 21% are Hispanic or Latino, 16% are African American or Black, and 2% are Native American or Pacific Islander.

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Ivy College Essay

JULY 24, 2023

Here’s a summary of the key dates for the 2022-2023 admissions cycle: Early Decision application deadline: November 1 (11:59 p.m. applicant’s local time) Early Decision letters available online: Mid December Regular Decision application deadline: January 5 (11:59 p.m.

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The Thoughtful College Search

MARCH 18, 2024

It will require test scores, but is broadening the scores a student can submit beyond SAT and ACT scores to include Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate scores as well. On the one hand, I think AP and IB scores are better measures of what a student has actually learned than are SAT and ACT scores. I have mixed feelings.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Here’s a breakdown of what else you need to focus on: Standardized test scores (optional but strongly recommended) Vanderbilt is test-optional, which means you don’t have to submit SAT or ACT scores. Only 29% of successful enrollees submitted SAT scores, and 32% submitted ACT scores. Does Vanderbilt Offer Early Action?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Early Decision Acceptance Rate: 21.2% Regular Decision Acceptance Rate: 5% Duke tuition and scholarships Duke’s 2023–2024 cost of attendance (i.e., Those who apply through the early decision program and are accepted must commit to attending Duke. tuition, room, board, and fees) is $83,263.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 29, 2023

Types of Admission The students can enroll through Early Decision I and II. Students applying to Claremont McKenna College for Early Decision are free to simultaneously apply to other colleges through non-binding, unrestricted admission plans (including Early Action).

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

STUDENT ACCEPTED TO UPENN VIA EARLY DECISION "Just wanted to send over a note that I just recently received an invitation to join the UPenn class of 2026! They’ll receive an answer of accepted, deferred to the regular decision pool, or denied by mid-December. Your child can also apply regular decision to Penn, by January 5th.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Brown average ACT score: 25th percentile: 34 75th percentile: 36 Brown average SAT score: 25th percentile: 1510 75th percentile: 1570 Among the class of 2027, 15% are first-generation college students and 14% are international students. If your child would rather apply regular decision to Brown, they can do so by January 5th.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Rice average ACT score: 25th percentile: 34 75th percentile: 36 Rice average SAT score: 25th percentile: 1500 75th percentile: 1560 International students: 13% Texas residents: 35% 27% identify as white and 34% identify as Asian American. One counselor recommendation School report, high school transcript, and midyear report.

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SSA Online College Prep

MARCH 31, 2022

acceptance rate for the undergraduate Class of 2025 885 admitted Early Decision 1,724 total number of first year students 94% in the top 10% of their graduating class. Optional: SAT or ACT Optional: If you excel in music or visual art, you are encouraged to include a supplemental portfolio in their Common App. Test Scores.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Should you submit SAT or ACT scores? In the Class of 2026, 45% of students submitted SAT scores, while 24% provided ACT scores. And their scores were high, with a median score of 1540 on the SAT and 35 on the ACT. And Columbia also discourages applicants from submitting early action applications to other schools.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

Early Action is non-binding, meaning students are not obligated to enroll if accepted. Most EA plans allow students to apply EA or ED to other colleges, though there are exceptions (see Restricted/Single Choice Early Action below). Letter of Intent: Not to be confused with a letter of continued interest.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 22, 2023

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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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Part 3: Applying to MIT early action vs. regular decision Your child can apply early to MIT by November 1st and receive a decision of either accepted, deferred, or denied, by mid-December. Your child can apply to other universities and make their final decision in April.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 24, 2023

For example, a high SAT score probably won’t matter much in getting into a college that doesn’t put a lot of weight on standardized tests. Doing well on tests like the SAT or ACT can make you a more attractive candidate. Your application will need to be more impressive and unique the more selective the college is.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Part 3: Applying to Dartmouth early decision vs. regular decision Dartmouth’s deadline for early decision is November 1st and admissions decisions are mailed out in mid-December. Regular decision applications are due January 2nd and applicants receive their results by late March or early April.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

As we summarized in our newsletter this time last year in Early Action Acceptance Rates for High School Class of 2023 — CTK College Coach , colleges are using deferrals much more heavily in the last few years, leaving many early action and early decision applicants waiting much longer for a final decision.

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2023

The Test-Optional Movement and How it Affects You Should I Take the ACT or SAT or Neither One? If a student has not already taken a practice SAT or ACT, this is a good time to do so. When Should I Take the SAT or ACT? Activities Do’s and Don’ts & Letters of Recommendation Remember that NACAC survey ?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 8, 2024

Cornell average ACT score: 34 25th percentile: 33 75th percentile: 35 Cornell average SAT score: 1510 25th percentile: 1450 75th percentile: 1540 International students: 10.2% Cornell follows the early decision (as opposed to early action) model, which is binding. identifying as students of color and 27.9%

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

If they need another semester to improve their GPA, or another chance to improve test scores or extracurricular profiles, we recommend waiting to apply regular decision. Average GPA: Yale doesn’t publish its students’ average high school GPA.

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SSA Online College Prep

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Is there any advantage to applying Early Decision/Early Action? What’s the difference between Early Decision I and Early Decision II? What are the acceptance rates for students who apply early decision vs. students who apply regular decision? Jumpstart your college prep with us

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