Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Showcase other strengths in AP tests, through extracurriculars, college essays, and GPA. SAT launched digital PSAT and SAT exams online last year intending to make the test shorter and more approachable. Take a holistic approach to ensuring admission into the university of their choice. Read our blog to see the changes.

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Those assessments include: PSAT/NMSQTP SAT 10 SAT School Day The College Board estimates that these student populations will represent about 1/3 of students in the College Board network in the 2023-2024 subscription year. Think of these in-app messages as a hybrid between an email and a display ad.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 12, 2023

Eligibility Requirements: GPA: High school students require a minimum of 3.3 unweighted GPA. unweighted GPA is preferred for the Leadership in the Business World and the Management and Technology Summer Institute. The applications will not be reviewed only after the submission of all materials. A minimum of 3.5

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 8, 2023

National Merit Scholarships are awarded to a select group of students among the top 1% of PSAT scores. The application process for becoming a National Merit Scholar is rigorous, and the winners come only from the top 1% of scorers who took the PSAT during their junior year of high school.

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Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 6, 2022

Here in Washington state, PSAT results came out a few weeks ago, and since then I have received a steady stream of new junior inquiries. (It With all things equal-ish in other parts of the student profile, like GPA, rigor, resumes, etc.) It happens like clockwork each year.) But test optional (or even test blind !)

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 14, 2025

Finish 10 th grade strong in terms of GPA Grades are generally regarded as the top factor in gaining admission to college so continue to make studying your primary focus in 10 th grade. Your GPA trend is also analyzed by college admission officers so look to improve, if possible, your sophomore year grades relative to your freshman GPA.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 10, 2023

Eligibility Requirements: GPA: High school students require a minimum of 3.3 unweighted GPA. unweighted GPA is preferred for the Leadership in the Business World and the Management and Technology Summer Institute. The applications will not be reviewed only after the submission of all materials. A minimum of 3.5

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College Kickstart

APRIL 19, 2020

Available immediately to all College Kickstart subscribers, this feature gives you the flexibility to assess academic performance based solely on GPA and class rank whenever possible. To maximize the chances that College Kickstart will be able to assess academic performance, enter both unweighted GPA (on a 4.0 Independent Consultant.

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HelloCollege

DECEMBER 12, 2022

In most cases, students receive an email from a college or university after they’ve taken the PSAT or SAT. Most likely, you’ve just been added to a mailing list because you got a decent score on your PSAT. For instance, a student who scores 1400 or above on their PSAT could be sent a personalized email or letter from a college.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 17, 2024

When spring or summer rolls around, its also a great time to start taking practice tests for the PSAT, ACT, or SAT. Take the PSAT. Maintain a high GPA. Heres the truth: its way harder to recover a low GPA than it is to maintain a strong one from the start. Sophomore year Continue excelling academically.

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College Kickstart

APRIL 19, 2020

Each time you enter your college list and credentials and run College Kickstart, we now perform an additional check to see if (1) a school in your list is test-optional, and (2) it appears you can benefit from it based on your GPA and/or class rank. GPA or class rank). This will be visible to you in two ways: Details tab.

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College Essay Guy

JULY 26, 2024

For the PSAT: MIT recommends that you have scores of 740 or higher in Math and 700 or higher in EBRW. Incidentally, if you’re on the fence about which test to take, MIT recommends taking the PSAT. For the PSAT, the recommended minimum score is 740+ in Math and 700+ in EBRW. MIT also takes high school grades into consideration.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

Class Rank : The ranking of a student within their high school class, based on their grade point average (GPA). Guaranteed Transfer: Sometimes applicants are denied admission as a first-year student but are offered the option to transfer into the college at a later date if certain conditions like minimum GPA and required courses are met.

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Berkeley² Academy

JUNE 14, 2024

If not, start by listing out where you attend high school, your GPA, class rank, and SAT/ACT score. Are you a rising junior looking to score well on the SAT or PSAT this coming fall? This post will guide you on how to create a summer schedule to avoid the dreaded summer slump and make the next three months worthwhile!

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 5, 2023

FAIRFAX COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES COURSE CHANGES All new courses and changes to GPA weighting or classification of a course (from optional to standard or vice versa) must be approved by the Fairfax County School Board each fall. In 2022, 3 percent of test takers scored in this range. In 2023, it was 3.4

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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Yale and Dartmouth both stated their belief, backed up by studies they have done, that scores are more predictive of academic success at college than high school GPA. Depending upon the schools on their list and how they have fared on the PSAT or practice tests, it might be better for some students to prioritize their time elsewhere.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 18, 2025

If you havent taken the SAT or ACT before the deadline, PSAT or PACT scores are fine. The selection committee isnt just looking for a solid GPA or test scoresthey want to see what drives you. If you dont have those scores yet, PSAT or PACT scores are fine too, but make sure theyre your best. They dont need to be official.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

As a high school student, you’re probably no stranger to big tests like AP exams, the PSAT, or the SAT and ACT. And, if you’re applying to a school that admits students automatically based on class rank or GPA , submitting SAT/ACT scores won’t help or hurt your chances. This could give your application a much stronger boost!

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College Essay Guy

JULY 6, 2023

million high school students who take the PSAT). Do you have a GPA of at least 3.0? GPA you might be eligible for this scholarship. GPA (very doable) and have worked at least 250 hours in the hotel or hospitality industry (also doable, but very time consuming). Enter the Pepsi Scholarships! There’s more!

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Take the PSAT and plan your test dates for the ACT or SAT; typically, you will take either of these standardized tests for the first time during the winter or spring of your junior year. Start looking into financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Name your school, GPA (both weighted and unweighted), and class rank if its something to be proud of. College resume format Heres a sample layout: Emma Johnson 123 Main Street Boston, MA 02115 (123) 456-7890 emma.johnson@email.com Education Boston High School GPA: 4.0/4.0 What if your GPA isnt great? Extracurricular activities.

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College Essay Guy

JULY 14, 2024

Unofficial transcript : must include your GPA and completed courses from 9th-10th grade and the first quarter/semester of 11th grade, if available. 3 recommendation letters : recommendations from a 1) math or science teacher, 2) humanities teacher, 3) school counselor or administrator.

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2023

A recent NACAC survey of college admissions officers ranked grades in college prep classes (core classes) and overall grades (all grades/total GPA) as the TOP TWO most important factors of 16 possible. At the same time, protect the GPA– simply put, colleges want As, no matter the level of rigor.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 20, 2022

I walked around the halls of Columbia carrying my backpack by its strap, still determined to bring up my GPA. I brought my Sophomore 960 PSAT to a 1320 SAT. One particularly helpful data point is his huge improvement from a 960 on the PSAT during the height of their condition to a strong 1320 on the SAT.

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Cuando las universidades te comparan a ti y a otro estudiante con las mismas estadísticas (GPA, rango de clase, puntajes de exámenes, actividades extracurriculares), tu ensayo y cartas de recomendación pueden hacer la diferencia y ayudarte a destacar. Una planificación estándar se ve así: Toma el PSAT (si se ofrece en la escuela) en el 10.º

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

TESTING PRACTICE AND PREP FOR THE PSAT: You take it in October, and it helps you qualify for National Merit if you score high enough. Colleges say your course rigor counts for more than your GPA and test scores. It really doesn’t matter what it is. Also, check out my live stream about course selection with u/Ben-MA.

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