Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

According to Columbia, this move was prompted by a growing recognition of the flaws in standardized testing and the school’s desire to make the admissions process more equitable and accessible to a broader range of students. For decades, standardized tests have been central to the college admissions process.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

won’t require standardized test scores. The rise of the best test optional colleges is changing the game, giving students new ways to stand out in the admissions process. If you have test anxiety, decided to skip the SAT or ACT, or didn’t quite hit the scores you hoped for, you’re not out of luck.

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Admissions Mom

JANUARY 30, 2024

❓I receive tons of questions about how many extracurriculars are necessary and whether a kid’s chances will be hurt because they haven’t performed at Carnegie Hall, been speaking Mandarin since they were five, or cured cancer. But, then, that also adds to the pressure to have the most impressive, superhuman extracurriculars possible.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

(3 words) What is your most meaningful extracurricular commitment, and what would you like us to know about it? 50 words) Required for transfer students: What is your most meaningful extracurricular commitment, and what would you like us to know about it? 100 words) In one sentence, Why Brown? (50

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ACM College Consulting

APRIL 23, 2024

Here's a comprehensive guide to navigating summer college planning for rising seniors: Reflect and Set Goals : Take the time to reflect on your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and personal interests. Utilize the summer months to review test materials, enroll in test prep courses, or schedule exam dates.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 20, 2024

Continue your extracurricular interests Colleges are interested in students who are engaged and active in extracurricular activities. Rather than quantity, focus on the quality of your extracurriculars. Some of the most selective colleges have begun to once again require standardized test score submissions.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 14, 2024

C ollege Private Counseling Develop an organized and effective application strategy that leverages your academic and extracurricular experience to stand out. None of the UCs offer early admission or consider standardized test scores. and an overall out-of-state acceptance rate of 13%.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 14, 2024

Notre Dame will maintain a test-optional policy for the 2024 and 2025 application cycles, allowing applicants to decide whether to submit standardized test scores. SAT scores were submitted by 36% of admitted students, while 33% chose to omit standardized test scores altogether. Should I go test-optional?

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 7, 2024

ENROLL NOW Understand standardized testing requirements In order to apply to schools in the U.S., you will need to take a number of standardized tests. In addition to the exams required by your school (such as GCSEs or IB tests), you will likely want to take the SAT or the ACT. admissions process.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 14, 2024

Additionally, while the top 25% of Math scores may approach perfection, Notre Dame considers a holistic view of applicants, recognizing that excellence extends beyond standardized test scores. Approximately 33% of applicants chose to omit standardized test scores from their applications. Should I go test-optional?

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Scoir

JANUARY 11, 2024

Between preparing for standardized tests to keeping up with extracurriculars, this year is full of hard work, reflection, and discovery. Junior year of high school is a key point in the college planning process.

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Strategic College Consulting

APRIL 16, 2020

Traditionally, admission criteria have centered on elements such as grades, strength of curriculum, standardized test scores, essays, and extracurricular activities, among others. Some colleges have temporarily suspended their standardized testing requirement.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 10, 2024

The University of Michigan has implemented a test-optional policy for undergraduate admissions. In summary, it allows applicants to choose whether to submit standardized test scores as part of their application. Thus, approximately 22% of applicants omitted standardized test scores from their applications.

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Princeton College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

If you do hope to go the pre-med route in college, you’ll need to have high grades and test scores, but also impressive extracurricular activities. Why Extracurriculars Matter So Much. With some exceptions, most students who apply to extremely selective colleges and universities have the highest-tier grades and test scores.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 5, 2024

For students applying for admission for the fall of 2025, UT Austin has reinstated a standardized testing requirement. This comes after four years of test-optional admissions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants are required to submit at least one set of scores directly from the testing agency.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 24, 2024

In this post, we’ll go into detail about what Wesleyan likes to see on your transcript, in your extracurriculars section, and on your standardized tests, but the most important thing to remember is that Wesleyan doesn’t like cookie cutter. Show this through extracurriculars and extra classes in the subjects you love.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 15, 2024

Career Planning and Academic Advising Clear, informed career planning and academic / extracurricular advising. C ollege Private Counseling Develop an organized and effective application strategy that leverages your academic and extracurricular experience to stand out. ENROLL NOW Take tough classes and focus on writing.

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Solomon Admissions

DECEMBER 8, 2023

These universities recognize that standardized tests alone do not fully represent a student’s abilities, talents, and/or potential. Also, test-optional policies are a way to help students who lack access or affordability to test prep courses and tutors. Test-optional policies differ from institution to institution.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

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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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 15, 2024

Across schools nationwide, standardized testing is a notorious part of the college application process – this article breaks down University of Rochester-specific ACT requirements and University of Rochester ACT scores. The remaining approximate 61% omitted standardized test scores from their application.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 11, 2024

Georgia Tech requires official standardized test scores from all admitted students. However, admissions officers base their decisions on many factors during their holistic review, not just standardized test scores. Still, there is no preference for one standardized test over the other in scoring an acceptance letter.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 15, 2024

Read more about the University of Rochester’s standardized testing expectations on their Testing Policies webpage. The remaining approximate 61% omitted standardized test scores from their application. The remaining approximate 61% omitted standardized test scores from their application.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Moreover, roughly 4% did not submit any standardized test scores. These statistics show that the SAT remains a popular choice among Purdue applicants, but there is no preference for one test over the other. Should I go test-optional? Purdue’s SAT code for submitting official test scores is 1631.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 5, 2024

The University of Texas at Austin is known for its rigorous academic standards and vibrant school spirit. Like many universities across the nation, standardized testing plays a significant role in the UT Austin college application process. However, you cannot select individual scores from different test dates.

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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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BestColleges

MARCH 20, 2024

It's also important to remember that your standardized test score is just one factor that schools will consider in your overall application. During the pandemic, all of the Ivy-Plus schools implemented an optional standardized test score submission policy. The majority of schools have kept this policy in place.

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Peterson's Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Poor Time Management and Organization Skills —Balancing schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and personal life can be overwhelming. Preparing for Major Exams or Transitions —Standardized tests, college admissions, or transitioning to a new grade level can be stressful. Ask questions.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Moreover, roughly 4% did not submit any standardized test scores. These statistics show that the SAT remains a popular choice among Purdue applicants, but there is no preference for one test over the other. Should I go test-optional? Remember, 25% of students admitted to Purdue achieved a 27 or below on their SAT.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 10, 2024

For the foreseeable future, Texas A&M will not require applicants to submit standardized test scores. This test-optional policy means that applicants are not required to provide SAT or ACT scores as part of their admission file. Of course, this includes standardized test scores.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Standardized testing, including the ACT, plays a significant role in their admissions processes. The University of Florida requires applicants to submit standardized test scores. These scores could be from the SAT, ACT, and/or CLT (Classic Learning Test). This article details the UF ACT scores and requirements.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 28, 2024

Extracurriculars After your grades, the thing that they care most about next are your personal qualities as shown through your essays and recommendations. Extracurriculars give you things to write about outside of the classroom, and underline what you care about enough to invest time in when you don’t have to in school.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 1, 2024

More information about Tufts’ admissions policies and requirements for standardized test scores can be found on their First-Year Student Applicants webpage. Meanwhile, the remaining approximately 44% omitted standardized test scores from their application. Should I go test-optional?

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 12, 2024

C ollege Private Counseling Develop an organized and effective application strategy that leverages your academic and extracurricular experience to stand out. The middle 50% SAT was 1500-1570 and the ACT was 33-35. The overall acceptance rate was 11.43%. The overall acceptance rate was 13%.

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ACM College Consulting

MAY 3, 2024

For some students, standardized tests like the SAT provide an opportunity to showcase their abilities and distinguish themselves from other applicants. Some students may be lacking in other areas of their application and the test score could be a highlight.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

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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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

Rice University values a holistic approach to admissions, as they consider various aspects of an applicant’s academic and extracurricular achievements, not just test scores. The remaining 24% chose to omit standardized test scores from their application. What percentage of Rice applicants submit the SAT?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 2, 2024

Boston University will maintain a test-optional policy for students applying for admission through fall 2025 and spring 2026. That said, applicants are still welcome and encouraged to submit standardized test scores that they are proud of. Boston University also accepts self-reported test scores.

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