AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Not everyone feels confident when it comes to taking tests. 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.

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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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ACM College Consulting

MAY 3, 2024

Last summer, more than 1900 colleges were test optional, test-free or test-blind. Many others have stated they will not go back to requiring test scores yet, if ever, but there is still the potential for more colleges to return to requiring test scores. So, should students still take a test?

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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. Perhaps not surprisingly, demand for SAT and ACT testing has been rising.

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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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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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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. Why Is GPA Better at Predicting College Success?

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Standardized tests, like the SAT and ACT, are used to determine academic readiness and skills for entering university. 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. compared to 19.5

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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

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

What’s a good GPA in high school? While there are specific and necessary “ingredients” that make a pizza a pizza (cheese—this is non-negotiable, by the way), a book a book (words or pictures on a page—this one might actually be negotiable), or a GPA a GPA (grades), there is also a lot that is subjective about each of these.

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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Admissions officers mark each individual factor (grades, test scores, essays, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, etc.) You have a GPA that is a mathematical representation of your performance through high school. And this GPA is used to compare your performance with other students at your school.

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StandOut College Prep

APRIL 18, 2023

The most critical factor in your college application is your grade point average or GPA. Your GPA can influence academic awards, college acceptance, scholarships, and financial aid. With more test-optional schools, colleges use your GPA to predict your chances for academic success. Table of Contents What is a GPA?

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 15, 2024

Some ,, big changes are coming to UT Austin admissions in 2024—today we’ll go over important details regarding their standardized testing policy, essay prompts, application deadlines, and more. Testing Policy This week, UT Austin announced its reinstatement of mandatory standardized testing as part of the undergraduate application.

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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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College Transitions

APRIL 4, 2023

Whether you’re researching the best pre-med programs or the top medical schools for your dream specialty, chances are you’ve come across the dreaded Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Just like other standardized tests such as.

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Princeton College Consulting

OCTOBER 1, 2018

GPA doesn’t guarantee you admissions anywhere. With that being said, we’ll be real with you – if you have a ridiculously low GPA, your chances of getting into a selective college are slim to none. The good news is, regardless of which grade you’re in, there are strategies to increase your GPA. Pay attention and ask questions.

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BestColleges

MARCH 6, 2023

Testing policies remain the same for students who wish to submit scores. William & Mary found similarities in retention and GPA from students who submit tests and those who don't. The respective institutions announced last week that each will move forward with test-optional undergraduate admissions policies.

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College Kickstart

APRIL 19, 2020

In the past two months we've added several new capabilities, including: Active tracking of test-optional institutions. A recommendation engine to help you capitalize on test-optional admissions. Today we're introducing a fourth capability: the option to run College Kickstart without a standardized test score.

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Admitted

AUGUST 10, 2023

iStock NACAC, in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and several other organizations, is carefully exploring admission policies and practices in an increasingly test-optional or test-free environment. How and why did institutions decide whether to go test-optional (and, if so, in what form)?

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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. Test scores are more reliable than high school grades, partly because of grade inflation in recent years.”

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College Kickstart

APRIL 19, 2020

In recent weeks we've seen several prominent institutions adopt test-optional admissions for the coming cycle to alleviate some of the anxiety brought on by COVID-19. Available immediately to all College Kickstart subscribers, it's a much easier way to navigate and capitalize on test-optional admissions in our current environment.

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BestColleges

MARCH 20, 2024

Note Reference [1] Check Scoring 870 puts you at the bottom 25% of test-takers. Note Reference [2] Check Researchers found that SAT scores were strong predictors of academic success in college — even more so than high school GPAs. Plus, find advice from a test prep expert on strategies to improve your score.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 18, 2024

Standardized testing, including the ACT, plays a significant role in the college application process. These numbers demonstrate the high standards UNC holds for its students, but also indicate that there is no single result applicants must score for admission. For the 2025-2026 academic year, students with a weighted GPA of 2.8

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Princeton College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore how to decide which test to take, begin preparation for testing and build a manageable timeline, and what free resources are available to students studying independently.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

You probably know your grade point average (GPA); it’s usually printed on your transcript. And what does it mean for a GPA to be weighted or unweighted? While there are many ways to calculate a GPA, there are two major camps that are crucial to understand in the college admissions process. So, which is more important?

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Educated Quest

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Test-optional admissions grew in practice at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. I touch on test-optional admissions in my new book, The Good College. Standardized test scores are one of several data points in college admissions, even at test-optional schools. Test scores are one of them and so are grades.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

With its rigorous academic standards, competitive acceptance rates, and emphasis on a well-rounded application, it’s no surprise that getting into Vanderbilt is hard. If you’re wondering about Vanderbilt’s GPA requirements, the acceptance rate, or how their admissions process compares to the Ivy League, this blog will break it all down.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

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. unweighted GPA to get into Yale. Apply early action?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 30, 2024

The ACT composite score is the average of the scores a student achieves on each of the four test sections: English, mathematics, reading, and science. For the upcoming admissions cycles, NC State will maintain a test-optional policy for applicants with a weighted GPA of 2.8 Applicants with a weighted GPA of 2.8

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College Kickstart

APRIL 19, 2020

We’ve enhanced our test-optional recommendation engine to help you better handle the growing list of schools going test-blind for the 2020-21 admission cycle. Handling Test-Blind Admissions in College Kickstart. What is Test-Blind Admission? How are Test-Blind Schools Handled in College Kickstart?

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College Transitions

AUGUST 5, 2024

Even before applying, there are required undergraduate courses, letters of recommendation, job shadowing, GPA, and standardized tests to […] Unfortunately, earning your spot in a dental program will never truly be that easy.

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BestColleges

MAY 17, 2024

The University System of Georgia Board of Regents voted May 14 to reinstate standardized testing at the four schools, according to The Associated Press. removed these test requirements for admission during the COVID-19 pandemic. Four Georgia universities are the latest to reverse their test-optional admissions policies.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 30, 2024

For the upcoming admissions cycles, NC State will maintain a test-optional policy for applicants with a weighted GPA of 2.8 Applicants with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or higher are not required to submit standardized test scores but may choose to do so if they feel their scores strengthen their application.

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College in 321

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

To Send Test Scores, or not to Send Test Scores – That is the Question. As the high school class of 2021 start their college application process, many are struggling to get SAT and ACT exam scores because of test date cancellations due to COVID-19. by Kathy de Jong, Independent Educational Consultant.

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BestColleges

MARCH 13, 2024

The university went test-optional in 2020 because of the pandemic. Test scores will help the university sort applicants according to major preferences. Like hundreds of other colleges, UT Austin went test-optional in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Those who opted in had a median score of 1420 on the SAT.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 18, 2024

For the 2024-2025 academic year, students applying to UNC are not required to submit a test score. For the 2025-2026 academic year, students with a weighted GPA of 2.8 scale) can choose to go test-optional. However, students with a GPA below 2.8 Note that these are minimum testing requirements for the years indicated.

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