ACM College Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Prepare for Standardized Tests If you plan to take the SAT or ACT, start preparing now. Plan to take the test at least twice this spring and summer to meet fall deadlines. While most colleges are test-free or test-optional, remember that more and more schools are shifting back to requiring testing.

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Princeton College Consulting

JANUARY 12, 2025

Many of us are familiar with the standard elements of a college applicationsuch as your academic background, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation. While each university has its own assessment process, there are core criteria that every reader focuses on.

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Admissions Village

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The University of San Diego (who is test blind) has expanded tutoring services and invited all first-year students to campus a week early, at the college’s expense, for Science Lab boot camps because the students probably missed that in high school. Many other colleges might be thinking of returning to requiring test scores.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 3, 2025

In this blog, well talk about what a 960 SAT score really means, whether or not you should retake the test, and how you can move forward to reach your college goals. Scoring 960 on the SAT places you around the 41st percentile , meaning you performed better than about a third of test-takers nationwide. How Good Is a 960 SAT Score?

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 19, 2025

Alongside the ACT , this test aims to give colleges a peek at how well you might handle their courses. Even though youve outscored 12% of test takers, it likely wont be enough to open doors to numerous schools. While this score is on the lower end, there are still schools that consider a range of applicants beyond just test scores.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

While Stanford remains test-optional for those applying this cycle, applicants to the Class of 2030 will once again be required to submit a standardized test score. Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities, a job you hold, or responsibilities you have for your family. How did you spend your last two summers?

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 18, 2025

This occurred even though ACT subject tests remained relatively stagnant. Yes, they use testing, but not every student takes the SAT or ACT in the recent test optional landscape, so graduation rates and sometimes GPA is also included. students had risen in every subject, and most notably, in math.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In no more than 250 words, applicants must write about an idea or issue from their academic, extracurricular, or professional work that is of particular interest to them. Graduate School Testing Conquer the GRE, GMAT, and LSAT with our expert tutors and be prepared to excel. September: Finalize all essays.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The deadlines, the essays, the test scores, the recommendations. Before you start stressing over essays or test scores, lets get the basics straight. A high school diploma or equivalent Youll need to have a high school diploma or a GED (General Educational Development Test) before you can apply. But at the core of it all?

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 26, 2025

Letters of recommendation. For Yale, youll want to have at least three letters of recommendation. Ideally, if your school has a Premedical Committee, youll submit their letter. If not, you can submit individual letters from professors or mentors who know you well and can speak to your abilities and experiences.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Harvard looks at other factors like your course rigor, extracurricular activities, essays, and recommendations. To truly stand out, youll need to focus on other elements of your application, like leadership, extracurriculars, and your essay. Strong extracurricular activities. Consider your test scores.

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Admissions Mom

APRIL 24, 2024

This is especially true when it comes to letters of recommendation. It’s easy to get freaked out about which teachers to ask, if they’ll agree to write your letters, and how to guarantee that they won’t secretly write you a bad letter that will torpedo your chances of getting into college.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 22, 2025

Lets take a closer look at how you can meet (and exceed) their expectationsfrom academics to extracurriculars, essays, and beyondto build a strong profile and maximize your chances of acceptance. What Extracurriculars Do Ivy Leagues Look For? What Do Ivy League Schools Look for in Letters of Recommendation?

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Admissions Mom

APRIL 26, 2023

This is especially true when it comes to letters of recommendation. It’s easy to get freaked out about which teachers to ask, if they’ll agree to write your letters, and how to guarantee that they won’t secretly write you a bad letter that will torpedo your chances of getting into college.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

On the other hand, if you are a superstar premed student, you might be wondering whether you're optimizing your time by pursuing the “best” extracurricular activities for medical school. What are some unique extracurriculars for medical school? How could you compete with them? Do you even want to? Are you missing anything critical?

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 1, 2025

Teacher recommendations can make or break your application. The best recommendations will not only talk about your strengths but also provide concrete examples that demonstrate why youre a great fit for Cornell. Extracurricular activities. Stand out with extracurriculars. Write essays that leave an impact.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Earn strong standardized test scores ( minimum SAT scores of 500 verbal and 500 math, or ACT scores of 21 English, 19 Social Studies, 24 Mathematics, and 24 Science). Demonstrate leadership through work experience or extracurricular activities. You should also aim for high standardized test scores ( SAT or ACT ).

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 15, 2025

Holistic admissions policies are very common nowadays, with colleges considering different factors, such as essays, extracurriculars, and test scores. The school has the Noonan Tutoring Center, where you can get tips on studying, time management, and test-taking. Participate in extracurricular activities.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 28, 2025

Extracurricular Exploration : Try various activities to discover genuine interests. 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. Consider summer retakes if needed.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 22, 2025

According to their admissions policy , Duke will consider the highest scores on each section, regardless of the test date, and will create a new composite score by averaging those scores. Instead of stressing over one test, you can focus on improving individual sections over multiple attempts. The good news is, yes, they do!

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

million test-takers for the same cohort (ACT). Converting these scores allows colleges to compare students fairly, regardless of which test they take. accept both ACT and SAT scores, and some students even take both tests to maximize their options. Decide whether you should retake a test or switch to the other one.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 30, 2025

Very important They place the most importance on things like your talent/ability, character/personal qualities, standardized test scores, recommendations, and your application essay. Important Next up, extracurricular activities fall under the important category. Also, dont stress if you need to retake the test.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 28, 2025

How to get started: Ace standardized tests. Pursue Meaningful Extracurriculars Elite colleges love applicants who are deeply engaged in their passions and take initiative. A portfolio with photos, essays, or videos can bring your extracurricular journey to life. Travel to learn firsthand about a subject?

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Part of this gap comes from the changing role of standardized tests, but it highlights a bigger issuethe growing divide between students who are actively preparing for college and those who are not. Outside of academics, your freshman year is the perfect time to explore extracurricular activities that match your interests.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

Extracurricular Activities (EC’s): How a student spends their time outside of the classroom. High School Profile: A document supplied by high schools to colleges that summarizes the school’s grading system, course offerings, standardized test score ranges, and other important data. To understand more about this please read our blog.

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Solomon Admissions

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Did you know that there are over 1,830 colleges and universities that have switched to test-optional over the last few years? These universities recognize that standardized tests alone do not fully represent a student’s abilities, talents, and/or potential. So, what does the term ‘test-optional’ really mean for you as a student?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Spoiler alert: its about more than just test scores and grades. Letters of recommendation. If theres someone outside of school who knows you well, you can also submit a supplemental recommendation. Extracurricular activities. Standardized test scores (optional). Lets dive right in. More on those later.

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Princeton College Consulting

MARCH 7, 2023

Depth over breadth: How to make your extracurricular activities count for college admissions By now you already know that it’s not just about academics. While you are onto something, you need to rethink your approach in answering the question, “What do selective colleges look for in extracurricular activities?” Having a 4.0

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

Raise your test scores? Do more extracurriculars? They have no preference between the standardized tests, so choose the test that’s a better fit for you, thoroughly prepare for it, and plan to take it multiple times. Even though schools have been test-option, Yale will prefer that you have an SAT score or ACT score.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Part 3: What test scores are required for the Ivy League? Part 4: What extracurricular activities are needed for Ivy Leagues? Part 5: How can letters of recommendation improve Ivy League admission odds? Will I have to sacrifice a meaningful extracurricular activity to take this class?

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

They take a holistic approach, which means your essays, extracurriculars, and personality matter just as much as your GPA. For students, this means that just having great grades and test scores isn’t always enough. Keep your grades up while being involved in meaningful extracurriculars. What Are Vanderbilt’s GPA Requirements?

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 3, 2025

NYUs popularity has skyrocketed thanks to its strong reputation, better financial aid options , and test-optional policies. Youll need stellar grades, strong extracurriculars, and a standout personal statement to make an impression. You can make up for it with solid test scores, strong essays, or standout extracurriculars.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Even though some New Ivies are test-optional, a solid SAT score (1550+) or ACT score (35+) can really make you stand out. These schools are competitive, so if you take the test, aim high and take it twice to get your best score. Show leadership and passion through extracurricular activities. Get great letters of recommendation.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Competitive test scores include: PSAT Math : 740+ PSAT Reading and Writing : 700+ ACT Math : 33+ ACT Verbal : 34+ While theres no minimum grade requirement for RSI, we recommend near-perfect grades in STEM subjects to strengthen your application. Letters of recommendation. Standardized test scores.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 2, 2023

The Class of 2024 was the last class selected before MIT suspended its testing requirement for the first two years of the pandemic. The decrease in applications to MIT this year is likely due to a number of factors, including the reinstatement of the testing requirement, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the rising cost of college.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 2, 2023

The Class of 2024 was the last class selected before MIT suspended its testing requirement for the first two years of the pandemic. The decrease in applications to MIT this year is likely due to a number of factors, including the reinstatement of the testing requirement, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the rising cost of college.

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Koodoos Learning

MAY 6, 2020

Admissions Test Score For those of you who have test anxiety, you’ll be glad to know that the ACT and SAT scores are not the number one factor in determining your admissions decision. Extracurricular Activities Extracurricular activities show who you are and what you’re going to be bringing to the college’s campus community.

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