Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The landscape of college admissions continues to shift as universities re-evaluate the role of standardized testing in the application process. In a major policy change, the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) has announced that it will reinstate its standardized testing requirement for the 2025-2026 admissions cycle.

Testing 59

Testing Standardized Testing Admissions Policies 59

North Star Admissions Consulting

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Read previous advice about logistics , the common application form , the honors and activities sections , supplements , AI, campus visits , interviews , financial aid , final application review , and the core essay.) Submit test scores, if you are including them in your candidacy. Happy November 1 st ! Wondering what to do next?

Applications 76

Applications Financial Aid Transcripts Early Decision 76

Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 7, 2024

Stanford will reintroduce standardized testing requirements for undergraduate admissions starting in fall 2025 for admission to the Class of 2030. For rising seniors (students applying in fall 2024), Stanford will remain test-optional.

Standardized Testing 126

Standardized Testing Testing Ivy League Financial Aid 126

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.

Applications 72

Applications Financial Aid Letters of Recommendation Test Prep 72

UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Mid 50% Admitted Average SAT (EBRW+M): 1400-1500 -This is data for students who were admitted with the SAT being the highest or only test score in their review. Mid 50% Admitted Average ACT (Composite): 31-34 -This is data for students who were admitted with the ACT being the highest or only test score in their review.

Admissions 117

Admissions Financial Aid Out-of-State GPA 117

Ivy Central

MARCH 29, 2023

At the end of the session, participants receive their daily problem set which is intended to encourage participants to design their own numerical experiments and to employ their own powers of analysis to discover mathematical patterns, formulate and test conjectures, and justify their ideas by devising their own mathematical proofs.

Programs 246

Programs Financial Aid Scholarships International Students 246

Admissions Village

JANUARY 19, 2025

Gone are the days when high math grades and test scores were enough to allow you to check the School of Business box on your college application (like Meg successfully did when she was applying to college way back when!) Need-based financial aid is sometimes available.

Programs 177

Programs Financial Aid Early Decision High School 177

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 helps you prep but also opens up opportunities for recognition and financial aid. A great way to begin is by taking a full-length practice test for both. Prepare for the SAT and ACT. Worried about the cost?

Applications 52

Applications Financial Aid Early Decision PSAT 52

Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Test scores Unlike the many colleges that have reinstated standardized testing requirements , the UC schools remain test-blind and will not consider SAT or ACT scores. They do, however, allow students to report AP and IB exams, and non-native English speakers are required to submit an English language proficiency test.

Applications 104

Applications Early Decision Scholarships Financial Aid 104

AdmissionSight

JANUARY 1, 2025

Yes, these schools might look expensive at first, but thanks to amazing financial aid programs, you could end up paying nothing. Well also go over the GPA , test score requirements, and income limits you need to know about to qualify for financial aid. Target GPA/Test Scores: 4.2+ So, lets dive in!

Tuition 52

Tuition Financial Aid Loans GPA 52

Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 4, 2024

In this ever-changing college admissions landscape, the role of standardized testing remains a hot topic (and source of confusion). Understanding how these tests fit into the broader admissions process can help demystify their purpose and highlight strategies you can use to enhance your applications.

Standardized Testing 97

Standardized Testing PSAT Testing Test Prep 97

College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 6, 2024

What are the eligibility requirements for your GPA, test scores, and community service hours? The program offers scholarships based on your high school grades and test scores. Tests are accepted through August 31 of the high school graduation year. To confirm your scholarship funding, contact your schools financial aid office.

Scholarships 52

Scholarships Bachelor's Degree Financial Aid Programs 52

AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

According to the College Board’s data , a 1300 SAT score is a solid achievement, placing you in the top 9% of test-takers nationally and 14% among active college applicants. Colleges typically accept SAT and ACT scores, so choose the test that best highlights your strengths. Practice full-length tests.

SAT 52

SAT Testing Scholarships Extracurricular 52

Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JANUARY 8, 2025

Standardized testing is becoming more important for students applying to selective colleges. Several colleges, including Brown, MIT, Stanford, Cornell (for students applying next year), and UT Austin are requiring standardized test scores from applicants. Read the release here. Read the article here. 45% of the U.S.

Admissions 81

Admissions Standardized Testing Ivy League Early Decision 81

Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Is it test-optional or test-required? Some schools have additional deadlines or requirements for financial aid, so be sure to check that out as well. ORGANIZATION: Just like you did for your early schools, create a checklist for each college you’re applying to in the regular round. Do they require the SRAR?

Applications 93

Applications Early Decision Financial Aid Acceptance 93

AdmissionSight

JANUARY 10, 2025

weighted) high school GPA and a minimum test score of 880 SAT or 17 ACT is eligible for consideration. More than 80% of Radford University students receive some form of grant, loan, employment assistance or other type of financial aid. Financial aid: your new BFF Heres the real MVP of keeping costs down: financial aid.

Financial Aid 52

Financial Aid Ivy League Tuition Grants 52

College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

These scholarships typically require excellent grades, high test scores, and sometimes additional criteria like leadership, community service, or extracurricular involvement. Note that most highly selective colleges, e.g. the Ivy League Schools , dont offer institutional merit-based aid.) How do you write a scholarship essay?

Scholarships 98

Scholarships Letters of Recommendation Tuition GPA 98

UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 14, 2025

SAT Total mid-range for students: 1300-1470 This data is based on admitted students where the SAT was the strongest score if both SAT and ACT were submitted or if the SAT was the only test taken and sent. ACT Composite mid-range for students : 30-34 Remember, UGA focuses on ACT E and M.

Scholarships 78

Scholarships SAT ACT GPA 78

Admitted

JULY 22, 2024

Baker Colleges and universities nationwide turned to test-optional admission policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Motivations for this movement included inequitable patterns in test taking, test preparation, and test scores that systematically disadvantaged racially minoritized and low-income students in the admission process.

Testing 97

Testing Enrollment Admissions Policies 97

AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Applying to colleges in the USA includes several unique components specifically for international applicants, from visa requirements to standardized tests. Take the standardized tests. Both tests are offered internationally and can be taken multiple times, though its best to limit attempts to three to avoid burnout. In the U.S.,

International Students 52

International Students Financial Aid Ivy League Grants 52

SSA Online College Prep

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Get more testing tips on our blog ! How SSA Creates Curriculum by Identifying Concepts on the SAT SSA creates all its own curriculum and strategies for approaching the test, and we update them each year to keep them as effective and similar to the actual SAT as possible. SSA staff also take the SAT each year to monitor changes.

SAT 98

SAT Testing Financial Aid 98

SSA Online College Prep

JUNE 5, 2023

The last thing you want to do is forget something crucial on Test Day. Being ready to take the test means getting ready the night before. Now test day is finally here. The worst thing would be to spend hours studying and then forget something crucial the day of the test. Avoid that nightmare with our handy checklist.

Testing 98

Testing SAT Financial Aid Minor 98

Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 16, 2024

If you enter the binding commitment that comes with any early decision round and are admitted, you may give up the opportunity to compare scholarship and financial aid offers at other universities. It is a decision that should not be made lightly! HOW DO I KNOW IF EARLY DECISION 2 IS RIGHT FOR ME?

Early Decision 85

Early Decision Accommodations Financial Aid Scholarships 85

AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The binding agreement can be waived if your financial aid package doesn’t make attending Cornell affordable for you and your family. This applies only if you’ve applied for financial aid. If you’re admitted and qualify for financial aid, you’ll receive your financial aid package with your acceptance.

Acceptance 52

Acceptance Early Decision Financial Aid Enrollment 52

AdmissionSight

JANUARY 5, 2025

Prefer to skip the tests altogether? EMU is test-optional, so you can keep your focus on that killer essay or glowing recommendation letter instead. Plus, their financial aid office is known for going the extra mile by helping students stack grants, work-study programs, and loans in a way that minimizes debt.

Financial Aid 52

Financial Aid Tuition Scholarships Out-of-State 52

AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

February 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM (PST) (portal remains open for viewing until 11:59 PM) Financial aid application deadline. If you’re applying for financial aid, send in your documents early to avoid last-minute issues. For Summer 2025, youll need proof of COVID vaccination and a negative test result before arrival.

Programs 52

Programs Financial Aid Waitlist Tuition 52

Ruffaloni

APRIL 13, 2023

For example, at one point the test scores of students applying to the Villanova School of Business had gone up as the acceptance rates went gone down. Personalized video can have an even greater impact on financial aid awarding. This blog was based on an earlier piece by RNL’s Amy Weiss.

Enrollment 147

Enrollment Financial Aid Ivy League Out-of-State 147

SSA Online College Prep

MAY 8, 2023

Test anxiety is very common , and has probably impacted nearly 50% of students at least once in their academic career. Symptoms of test anxiety range from mild to extreme and from physical (sweaty palms) to emotional (low self-esteem). For most, test anxiety is caused by a combination of factors , which can make it hard to alleviate.

Testing 98

Testing SAT Financial Aid Concentration 98

AdmissionSight

MARCH 12, 2025

But how much does it actually cost, and how can financial aid help? Boston College offers plenty of financial aid to make it more manageable. Heres how it works: Need-based aid. Your financial aid package is based on your familys financial situation. Standardized testing.

Admissions 52

Admissions Financial Aid Early Decision Study Abroad 52

AdmissionSight

JANUARY 1, 2025

The unique Core Curriculum, its strong financial aid programs like the No Barriers initiative , and a global reputation for academic rigor are magnets for high-achieving students. Since EA is non-binding, you can take your time exploring other offers and financial aid packages before deciding. Not sure which test to take?

Acceptance 75

Acceptance Admissions Ivy League Waitlist 75

AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Transfer application deadlines are often different from freshman deadlines, so double-check the dates for both applications and financial aid. Look for financial aid options. Transfer students typically have fewer financial aid options available, but some schools set aside funds specifically for transfers.

Transfer 52

Transfer Financial Aid Ivy League Semester 52

College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

So spending a lot of time on these, instead of other kinds of financial aid, might not be a great choice. Things to consider before applying to no-essay scholarships Be sure to apply for other forms of financial aid List of no-essay scholarships Final thoughts on no-essay scholarships What is a no-essay scholarship?

Scholarships 52

Scholarships Financial Aid Loans Tuition 52

College Essay Guy

MARCH 19, 2025

What exactly makes one college application stand out from another can feel pretty unclear to most students and parents. What do colleges look for in a great college application? Well talk you through it below.

Application Tests 52

Application Tests Applications Admissions Testing 52

College Essay Guy

JANUARY 11, 2025

Merit scholarships typically require you to meet specific criteria, like a strong GPA, high test scores, or a portfolio of work if youre an artist. These scholarships are based on academic performance, including GPA and standardized test scores, and are renewable for up to four years. Others require a separate application.

Scholarships 52

Scholarships Financial Aid Tuition Out-of-State 52

Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In fact, 98% of colleges accept the GED test for admission, according to GED.com. According to the GED test makers, the GED test “measures the college- and career-readiness skills students need, and [it] prepares them with a basic level of computer literacy to compete in today’s job market.” What Is the GED?

Financial Aid 59

Financial Aid High School Higher Education Scholarships 59

Discovery College Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The College Essay Guy – Ethan Sawyer conducts practical, timely interviews with experts in college admissions, financial aid, personal statements, test prep and more. Each episode highlights a specific college and goes in depth into its admissions process.

Admissions 52

Admissions Financial Aid Test Prep Essay Writing 52

College Essay Guy

JANUARY 23, 2025

So its great that you can lower your costs by applying for scholarships and other forms of financial aid. And for many students, merit scholarshipsawards based on achievements, talents, or other qualifications, not financial needare especially impactful in lowering the costs of college. College isnt exactly cheap.

Scholarships 52

Scholarships Financial Aid National Honor Society Honor Society 52