Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 4, 2024

THE PURPOSE OF STANDARDIZED TESTING Standardized tests were originally designed to provide a common measure for comparing the academic readiness of students from diverse educational backgrounds. Unlike GPA, which can vary significantly due to differences in school grading policies, standardized tests offer a uniform benchmark.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 10, 2023

Understanding the academic standards and test score expectations can make your journey smoother. GPA Expectations for Dartmouth As an Ivy League school, Dartmouth holds its applicants to high standards. While there’s no minimum GPA, an unweighted high school GPA of 3.9 Let’s explore these requirements.

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In this blog, we will cover the current data on scores year after year, factors associated with the changes, and how to best approach these standardized tests in light of recent data. Showcase other strengths in AP tests, through extracurriculars, college essays, and GPA. compared to 19.5 Read our blog to see the changes.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 20, 2024

If you’re unsure whether to take a tough course because you’re worried about your GPA, discuss it with your counselor and parents. Also, even though many colleges truly are test optional, your admission odds may increase with a test result above a certain threshold. Many test prep companies will provide free resources as well.

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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.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

You’re not alone— around 40 to 60% of high school students experience test anxiety, a type of stress that makes it tough to focus and perform well during exams. As a high school student, you’re probably no stranger to big tests like AP exams, the PSAT, or the SAT and ACT. This could give your application a much stronger boost!

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Christina is now opening her schedule for initial consultations with juniors, and the team is booking test prep sophomore and junior students for late fall and winter. At the same time, protect the GPA– simply put, colleges want As, no matter the level of rigor. Plan this year’s and next year’s courses now.

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