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APRIL 19, 2024

Set your child up for college admissions success today Schedule A Consultation Get Our Brochure 1,623 students accepted through the regular decision process join the 898 students admitted through its Early Decision program. Harvard University reversed course on its test-optional commitment just a week ago.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

See Highlights From The Dartmouth Article Below: Dartmouth College admitted a record-low 17% of applicants during its binding Early Decision round following an all-time high of 3,550 students applying — an 18% jump from last year’s applicant pool.

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Inside Emory Admission

MARCH 29, 2023

>> Updated March, 2023 Emory University has extended its test optional policy for applicants who plan to enroll as first-year students in Fall 2024. In addition, transfer applicants for Fall 2024 can also take advantage of this test optional policy. WHO DOES THE POLICY APPLY TO?

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MAY 3, 2024

DARTMOUTH: ACCEPTANCE RATES DROP After a record low 17% acceptance rate in the binding Early Decision round , Dartmouth College continued the trend with another record low—a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 3.85%. This will likely result in a higher acceptance rate for the Regular Decision round.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 26, 2023

Types of Admissions The student can apply to Barandies University throught their ED I, Early Decision II and Regular Decision programs. Early Decision is a binding program. The students who decide to apply for the Early Decision cycles must commit to Brandeis University if accepted.

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Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

These include the Regular Decision, Early Decision, and Early Decision II options. Early Decision and Early Decision ll options are binding, meaning that if BU accepts your application, then you must attend.

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JULY 31, 2024

This range reflects the high standards of the institution but also demonstrates that there is no single score that applicants must achieve for admission. For the incoming classes through 2025, Santa Clara University has extended its test-optional policy. Should I go test-optional? In addition, 34% submitted SAT scores.

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Inside Emory Admission

JANUARY 25, 2024

Updated January, 2024 Emory University has extended its test optional policy for applicants who plan to enroll as first-year students in Fall 2025. In addition, transfer applicants for Fall 2025 can also take advantage of this test optional policy. WHO DOES THE POLICY APPLY TO?

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Whether you’re aiming for Regular Decision or going all in with Early Decision, getting familiar with these details can sharpen your strategy and, hopefully, up your chances of receiving that acceptance letter. That change drove up applications as more students thought they had a shot without standardized test scores.

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JULY 18, 2024

Case Western Reserve University has adopted a test-optional policy. Applicants can choose whether to apply with or without standardized test scores. You can decide this any time between the time of application and up to two weeks before the decision release date. What is Case Western Reserve University’s SAT code?

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JULY 31, 2024

For the incoming classes through 2025, Santa Clara University has extended its test-optional policy. However, students are still welcome to submit their test scores if they believe the scores will strengthen their application. The remaining approximate 49% of applicants did not submit standardized test scores.

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JULY 9, 2024

In addition, Lehigh’s admissions team maintains high expectations for their applicants, including with regard to standardized testing scores. For the academic years 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024, Lehigh will maintain their test-optional policy. Read more about Lehigh’s college credit policies here.

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Ivy Central

MAY 5, 2023

The university is known for its strong liberal arts curriculum and excellent graduate programs in business, law, education, and public policy. Types of Admission The students can apply through the Early Decision and Regular Decision cycle. The students also have the option to apply through the Regular Decision process.

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JULY 18, 2024

Case Western Reserve University has adopted a test-optional policy. Applicants can choose whether to apply with or without standardized test scores. You can decide this any time between the time of application and up to two weeks before the decision release date.

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JULY 9, 2024

In addition, Lehigh’s admissions team maintains high expectations for their applicants, including with regard to standardized testing scores. For the academic years 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024, Lehigh will maintain their test-optional policy. Read more about Lehigh’s college credit policies here.

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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). Test Optiona l: A policy adopted by some colleges where submitting SAT or ACT scores is not mandatory.

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JULY 30, 2024

This range reflects the high standards of the institution but also demonstrates that there is no one score that applicants must achieve for admission. Currently, RPI does not require applicants to submit standardized test scores, although this policy may change in the future. What are RPI’s ACT requirements?

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JUNE 19, 2024

Carnegie Mellon has adopted a test-optional policy through fall 2025. This removes the SAT/ACT standardized testing requirement for first-year fall 2025 applicants. Students are not penalized for omitting standardized test scores. In addition, nearly a third of students went test-optional.

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JUNE 19, 2024

Carnegie Mellon University is known for its rigorous academic standards and research opportunities. Standardized testing, particularly the ACT, plays a significant role in the college application journey. Carnegie Mellon has adopted a test-optional policy through fall 2025.

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JULY 23, 2024

William & Mary has extended its test-optional policy indefinitely, allowing applicants to decide whether to include SAT or ACT scores as part of their application. The admissions team will review applications holistically, instead of relying on standardized test scores as a deciding factor.

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JUNE 20, 2024

Emory University has extended its test-optional policy for prospective students applying in the 2024-25 admission cycle. This means that submitting standardized test scores is completely optional, and students will not be disadvantaged if they choose not to submit them. Should I go test-optional?

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JUNE 20, 2024

Emory University has extended its test-optional policy for prospective students applying in the 2024-25 admission cycle. This means that submitting standardized test scores is completely optional, and students will not be disadvantaged if they choose not to submit them. Should I go test-optional?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In addition to being two of their toughest academic years, your child will be tasked with maximizing their standardized test scores, continuing to pursue high-impact extracurricular activities, securing recommendation letters, and working on their college applications by writing essay upon essay. Finalize college visit details.

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MARCH 17, 2024

For the 2023-2024 admission cycle, Brown University will maintain a test-optional policy for all first-year, transfer, and Resumed Undergraduate Education applicants. If students choose to submit test scores, they may self-report them or send them officially to Brown. Should I go test-optional?

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 10, 2024

Of those admitted during Regular Decision, 1,592 were accepted into its liberal arts division, Trinity College, while the other 392 were admitted to the Pratt School of Engineering, a Top 20 Engineering school. Duke received a record high 6,240 Early Decision applications, which represents a 28% increase from last year.

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Ivy Central

MAY 13, 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 Vanderbilt University is their number one choice. The early decision acceptance rate is 15.7%.

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JUNE 24, 2024

For the upcoming admissions cycle, WashU is test-optional. This policy is effective for applicants seeking admission through the fall semester of 2024. Because of this policy, applicants can decide for themselves whether to submit standardized test scores. Should I go test-optional?

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JUNE 24, 2024

For the upcoming admissions cycle, WashU is test-optional. This policy is effective for applicants seeking admission through the fall semester of 2024. Because of this policy, applicants can decide for themselves whether to submit standardized test scores. Should I go test-optional? Louis’ SAT requirements?

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JULY 31, 2024

GW maintains a test-optional policy for most applicants. This means that most applicants can omit test scores their applications to George Washington without penalty. The exceptions to this policy are members of the following groups: Applicants to the accelerated seven-year B.A./M.D. The Seven-Year B.A./M.D.

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DC College Counseling

MARCH 12, 2024

BROWN, PENN, AND UT AUSTIN ANNOUNCE TESTING POLICY UPDATES Last week, Brown announced that they will reinstate the standardized testing requirement for the Class of 2029 (current high school juniors). I’m so glad it went well!

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JUNE 13, 2024

For the incoming classes of 2025, 2026, or 2027, Vanderbilt University has implemented a test-optional policy. In comparison, 32% submit ACT scores, while 39% opt not to submit standardized test scores. However, most admitted Vanderbilt students have high standardized testing scores.

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JULY 30, 2024

Currently, RPI does not require applicants to submit standardized test scores, although this policy may change in the future. In other words, for the upcoming admissions cycle, RPI is test-optional. The exception to this rule is applicants to the Physician-Scientist Program, who must submit test scores.

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MARCH 13, 2024

Cornell University, known for its academic rigor and diverse community, sets high standards for its applicants. Among the various elements of the college application process, standardized testing plays a significant role. 37% submitted SAT scores, and 49% omitted standardized test scores from their application.

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Ivy Central

MAY 3, 2023

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

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MARCH 2, 2024

Columbia University, a distinguished Ivy League institution, sets high standards for its applicants, with standardized testing playing a pivotal role in the college admissions process. Columbia University has a test-optional admissions policy. Early Decision applicants should submit results by November.

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JUNE 13, 2024

For the incoming classes of 2025, 2026, or 2027, Vanderbilt University has implemented a test-optional policy. In comparison, 29% submit SAT scores, while 39% opt not to submit standardized test scores. However, most admitted Vanderbilt students have high standardized testing scores.

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JULY 31, 2024

GW maintains a test-optional policy for most applicants. This means that most applicants can omit test scores their applications to George Washington without penalty. The exceptions to this policy are members of the following groups: Applicants to the accelerated seven-year B.A./M.D. The Seven-Year B.A./M.D.

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