Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Test scores and test-optional admissions, which have been in the spotlight for several years now, are getting renewed attention as of late. Many colleges have still not decided if they will become permanently test-optional for admissions. I want to thank my colleague Meg Joyce for co-writing this blog post with me.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 30, 2024

North Carolina State University (NC State), a strong research institution located in Raleigh, NC, sets specific expectations for applicants regarding SAT scores. In this article, we will dive into the NC State SAT scores and requirements. What is the average SAT score at NC State? NC State’s average SAT English score is 670.

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Koodoos Learning

OCTOBER 9, 2022

The test-optional movement started almost 50 years ago at Bowdoin College, but in the past few years, more and more colleges have joined along. Recently, diversity concerns may have led to more colleges deciding to go test optional. that are now test-optional, according to the National Center for Fair and Open Testing.”

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 18, 2024

Let’s explore how those expectations translate to SAT scores and requirements at UNC. What is the average SAT score at UNC? As expected, UNC SAT scores are competitive. The 25th percentile for SAT scores at UNC is 1350 , and the 75th percentile is 1530. What is the average SAT English score at UNC?

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BestColleges

AUGUST 27, 2024

Johns Hopkins University has reinstated standardized test requirements. Students applying in fall 2025 must submit SAT or ACT scores, while those applying this fall are encouraged to do so. Hopkins says test scores more accurately predict academic success and enable disadvantaged students to demonstrate their potential.

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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.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Under guidance from the NCAA Standardized Test Score Task Force, the Division I Council voted to eliminate the testing requirement altogether. Students who hope to compete at the DI or DII level will still be required to maintain a minimum GPA for core-courses to be eligible. 11-14 in San Antonio, Texas. for DI schools and 2.2

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Standardized tests allow schools to compare the skills of students from different academic backgrounds. The SAT and ACT are used for undergraduate admissions, while the GRE is used for graduate programs. However, preparing for standardized tests takes time and money, and many applicants' scores are too low to help them.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 3, 2023

If you’re wondering what GPA is needed to get into Harvard, you’re not alone. What GPA do I need to get into Harvard? According to College Data, 76% of the admitted freshmen in the class of 2026 had a GPA of 4.0 or above, and 18% had GPAs from 3.78 What SAT or ACT scores do I need to get into Harvard?

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Solomon Admissions

APRIL 3, 2023

No, college admissions is not solely about perfect GPAs and testing. While good grades and high test scores can certainly help, there are many other factors that colleges consider when evaluating applicants. First, it might be helpful to understand the difference between holistic and non-holistic college admissions.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Back When Middle 50% ranges- There was a time when publishing the middle 50% GPA and SAT/ACT range of admitted students was extremely helpful. GPAs were more uniform and test scores were required of all applicants. Over time, however, as high schools created more and more GPA ranges, i.e. 4.0,

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 16, 2024

This article provides a detailed breakdown of Virginia Tech’s SAT score requirements and expectations. What is the average SAT score at Virginia Tech? The average composite SAT score at Virginia Tech is around 1310 out of 1600. The 25th percentile SAT score is 1240 , and the 75th percentile score is 1430.

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Elite Open School

JANUARY 20, 2021

Earlier this week, the College Board announced some major changes to their suite of college application tests. SAT Subject Tests will no longer be offered On January 19, the College Board officially announced that they would no longer offer SAT Subject Tests. Check your College Board account for more information.

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BestColleges

MARCH 20, 2024

Data Summary Check The median total SAT score is 1030. Note Reference [1] Check Scoring 870 puts you at the bottom 25% of test-takers. Note Reference [1] Check Among popular colleges, New York University had the highest SAT scores in the 25th percentile, with enrollees in the bottom quartile scoring 1470.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This morning, Dartmouth College announced that they are reactivating the standardized testing requirement for undergraduate admission, effective with the Class of 2029. Research has increasingly shown that standardized test scores contain real information, helping to predict college grades, chances of graduation and post-college success.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Princeton University, an esteemed Ivy League institution, sets high expectations for its students, and this article delves into how those expectations extend to prospective applicants’ SAT scores. When you’re done reading this article, explore our other articles covering Princeton University’s ACT and GPA stats and requirements!

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Princeton University, an esteemed Ivy League institution, sets high expectations for its students, and this article delves into how those expectations extend to prospective applicants’ SAT scores. When you’re done reading this article, explore our other articles covering Princeton University’s ACT and GPA stats and requirements!

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

In this article, we’ll delve into how those expectations extend to Yale’s SAT scores and requirements. What is the average SAT score at Yale? As expected, the SAT scores of students admitted to Yale are highly competitive. The average SAT score at Yale hovers around 1540 , out of the maximum SAT score of 1600.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

In this article, we’ll delve into how those expectations extend to Yale’s SAT scores and requirements. What is the average SAT score at Yale? As expected, the SAT scores of students admitted to Yale are highly competitive. The average SAT score at Yale hovers around 1540 , out of the maximum SAT score of 1600.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 5, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll delve into the SAT scores and requirements expected by UT Austin. What is the average SAT Score at UT Austin? As anticipated, SAT scores at UT Austin are competitive. The average composite UT Austin SAT score stands at 1370 , out of a possible 1600.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 17, 2024

In this article, we will explore how these standards translate to their SAT scores and requirements. What is the average SAT score at Brown? Brown University’s SAT scores are highly competitive, with an average score around 1540 out of a maximum of 1600. What is the average SAT English score at Brown?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

This article delves into how those expectations extend to the SAT scores and requirements. Don’t forget to explore our other posts discussing UPenn’s ACT and GPA stats and requirements! What is the average SAT score at the University of Pennsylvania? Unsurprisingly, UPenn SAT scores are highly competitive.

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SSA Online College Prep

MARCH 6, 2023

A good SAT score is a score that gets you into the school you want to go to. The biggest things to remember when thinking about studying for the SAT exam are: don’t cram, create a habit, set incremental goals, and stress less. Get more SAT testing tips on our blog ! Get more SAT testing tips on our blog !

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 23, 2024

Cornell will reintroduce standardized testing requirements for undergraduate admissions starting in fall 2026, based on findings from a university Task Force on Standardized Testing in Admissions and pressure from peer institutions. Last year, 53% of enrolling students submitted test scores. Provost Michael I.

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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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BestColleges

MAY 17, 2024

Augusta University, Georgia State University, Georgia Southern University, and Kennesaw State University will reinstate SAT and ACT requirements starting in the fall of 2026. The University System of Georgia Board of Regents voted May 14 to reinstate standardized testing at the four schools, according to The Associated Press.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

In this article, we will dive into how those expectations extend to the Harvard SAT scores and requirements. Be sure to check out our other posts that discuss Harvard’s ACT and GPA stats and requirements! What is the average SAT score at Harvard? As one would expect, Harvard SAT scores are highly competitive.

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HelloCollege

JULY 12, 2023

We all know that standardized test scores and grades are both important metrics that colleges use during the college admissions process. In this blog, we’ll explore if whether grades or test scores are a better predictor of college success. Another study showed that grades were a better predictor of graduation rates than test scores.

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Princeton College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

As your child enters their sophomore or junior year of high school, you may find yourself at the crossroads of an important decision: when and how to help them best prepare for the SAT or ACT.

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Find out if most applicants submit their test scores ! Higher SAT scores = Higher amounts of merit scholarships Avoid Remedial Class and submit your SAT scores! Learn how to improve your GPA with SAT prep Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! scroll down to the chart to see why we say that!)

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PrepScholar

JANUARY 3, 2023

As you research colleges and universities and consider their admissions requirements, you’ll inevitably notice that many schools require you to submit your SAT scores as part of your application. Given its purpose, it’s no wonder that colleges and universities have been requiring the SAT for decades. But what does test optional mean?

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The Thoughtful College Search

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

(Originally published in Inside Higher Ed’s “Admissions Insider” on February 19, 2024) Earlier this month, Dartmouth announced that it will reinstate its requirement that applicants submit test scores beginning with the next admissions cycle. Is this the canary in the coal mine for test-optional admission?

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Berkeley² Academy

APRIL 18, 2024

institutions have adopted a test-optional policy in acknowledgement of the limited access to testing during this time. However, several colleges are beginning to reinstate required testing for the 2025-26 admissions season, and others have begun to take a more flexible approach to their standardized testing policies.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

If you’re exploring different colleges to apply to, you may have heard the terms “test optional” or “test blind.” So what do the terms “test optional” and “test blind” mean? How might they change your testing and application approach? And which schools are actually test optional or test blind?

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BestColleges

MARCH 13, 2024

The University of Texas at Austin will require applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores beginning next fall. The university went test-optional in 2020 because of the pandemic. Test scores will help the university sort applicants according to major preferences. Those who opted in had a median score of 1420 on the SAT.

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Berkeley² Academy

JANUARY 21, 2021

This week College Board , released some major news with regards to future SAT exams: there will no longer be an Essay option after the June 2021 test, and there will no longer be any SAT Subject Tests in the U.S. So, what exactly do these changes to the SAT and SAT Subject Tests mean for you?

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

Is your SAT score or ACT score high enough to get into Yale? What about your high school GPA? Raise your test scores? Yale GPA Requirements Let’s start with your grade point average (GPA). Last year, the reported average high school GPA of an admitted student at Yale was a 4.19 what we call a “weighted” GPA.

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