Sat.Sep 05, 2020 - Fri.Sep 11, 2020

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To Send Test Scores or not to Send Scores – That is the Question.

College in 321

To Send Test Scores, or not to Send Test Scores – That is the Question. by Kathy de Jong, Independent Educational Consultant. As the high school class of 2021 start their college application process, many are struggling to get SAT and ACT exam scores because of test date cancellations due to COVID-19. Some students are lucky to have one score from early in their junior year; others don’t have any.

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Changes to College Admissions Due to COVID-19

The Ivy Dean

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, educational institutions are continuously finding ways to adapt their operations – and college admissions is no exception. This year represents an unprecedented time for the higher education sector and there have been many changes to the applications and admissions requirements as a result. Here are some of the most notable changes that college applicants need to be aware of: Nearly all top colleges have eliminated standardized test requirements for this year,

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Tips to get your Essays Started

ACM College Consulting

The college application essay has long been a valuable part of the admissions review process. Right behind academic performance which includes grades, rigor of curriculum and test scores, the essay(s) continue to be important. While this importance varies by the college you apply to, it is typically given more attention by private colleges. With many colleges becoming Test-Optional for the 2020-21 application cycle and beyond, the essay will most likely get more attention than in previous years.