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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Great College Advice

APRIL 4, 2021

What is a weighted GPA and how is that different from an unweighted GPA? How do colleges calculate your GPA in high school in the admissions process? Some students take courses that “weigh” more than others, which can boost their GPA and their class rank. Calculating GPA for College.

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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, I am just pro transparency.

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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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Great College Advice

JULY 24, 2023

How do I calculate my real GPA? If I had a nickel… How do I calculate my real GPA? Calculating your real GPA can be tough. Everyone knows the importance of a high school student’s grade point average or GPA. The GPA is usually either a point of great pride or great shame. What is your core GPA?

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HelloCollege

AUGUST 7, 2023

However, one of the biggest advantages of AP Courses courses is their potential to boost your GPA. That’s why we’ll talk more about AP courses and how they affect your GPA below. How Do AP Courses Boost Your GPA? Unlike your typical high school course, AP classes can boost your GPA above 4.0,

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 15, 2024

UT AUSTIN: STANDARDIZED TESTING REQUIRED After four years of test-optional admissions for undergraduate admissions, the University of Texas at Austin will once again require standardized testing scores , beginning with applications for the Fall 2025 semester. Also, with an abundance of high school GPAs surrounding 4.0,

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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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Great College Advice

JUNE 24, 2023

Which is Better: High GPA or Hard Classes? The question that parents and students most often ask me is, “which is better: getting a high GPA or hard classes?” You need to pass the exam–not the teacher’s tests–to get the true credit for taking a high-quality AP course. So how to answer question?

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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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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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BestColleges

AUGUST 27, 2024

Johns Hopkins University has reinstated standardized test requirements. Hopkins says test scores more accurately predict academic success and enable disadvantaged students to demonstrate their potential. Johns Hopkins University has become the latest high-profile college to reinstate standardized testing.

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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 and across the world.

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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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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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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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Solomon Admissions

JUNE 23, 2023

Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) The , LSAT is the test required for admission to every law school in the United States. Law schools thrive on numbers, and along with a strong GPA, the LSAT is the most integral quantitative factor for your admission to a top law school. You are given 35 minutes per section.

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AHM Advising

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

If you look at published GPA ranges for many well-known colleges and universities, you may start to scratch your head in bewilderment. When you see that the average GPA for an admitted student at a large public university exceeds 4.0, Here are two reasons why: 1) GPA ranges vary wildly not just by high school, but by state.

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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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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A number of business schools now have test-optional policies for their online MBA programs. In doing so, Auburn joins a growing number of schools that have instituted test-optional admissions policies for their MBA programs in the years since the pandemic. Auburn's online MBA program is built around flexibility and high-demand skills.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A number of business schools now have test-optional policies for their online MBA programs. In doing so, Auburn joins a growing number of schools that have instituted test-optional admissions policies for their MBA programs in the years since the pandemic. Auburn's online MBA program is built around flexibility and high-demand skills.

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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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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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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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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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Discovery College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The considerable growth in the number of colleges offering test-optional admissions has led many students and parents to question whether the ACT/SAT are necessary or relevant. Unfortunately, the answer is not simple, and whether a student should take these tests and submit scores has become a more complicated question.

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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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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 22, 2023

In recent times, standardized testing policies for Ivy League universities have undergone significant changes, especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and growing concerns about equity in college admissions. However, whether these changes will influence colleges’ decisions about the use of standardized tests remains uncertain.

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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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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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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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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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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

A Complete DAT time breakdown, plus answers to common test day questions Introduction The Dental Admission Test (DAT) is arguably the most consequential assessment on your journey to dental school. Preparation for the exam can take months, and when test day finally arrives, you’ll want to be absolutely sure you know what to expect.

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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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BestColleges

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Standardized tests allow schools to compare the skills of students from different academic backgrounds. However, preparing for standardized tests takes time and money, and many applicants' scores are too low to help them. But even those schools typically accept test scores if applicants want to submit them.

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