Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 22, 2024

For schools with a direct-to-major admissions policy, like the University of California system, CS is almost universally a capped or “high-demand” major with enrollment limits. The number of students earning a bachelor’s degree in computer and information sciences has more than doubled over the last decade.

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BestColleges

JULY 17, 2023

The test may soon be accepted by public universities in Florida. Ron DeSantis signed legislation last May making Florida the first state in the country to allow public schools to administer the Classic Learning Test (CLT), many high school students may have been left scratching their heads. When Florida Gov.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 13, 2023

How to Prep for College During Your Summer Break Are you a high school junior, sophomore, or even freshman trying to decide how best to spend your last few summers prepping before college ? High school summers are difficult because there are so many competing priorities - so many “right” ways to spend your time.

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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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Marks Education

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This month, most high school sophomores and juniors will receive the results of the PSAT they took in October. PSAT scores give students a reasonable idea of how they would perform on the SAT without preparation for the test and can highlight areas for improvement. For more information, check out our blog on the NMSC.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 30, 2024

A Harvard-based study says high standardized test scores equate to greater academic success at Ivy-Plus colleges. By contrast, high school GPAs have less predictive power. Most highly selective colleges remain temporarily test-optional. Today, more than 1,900 colleges and universities remain test-optional.

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BestColleges

APRIL 15, 2024

Add Harvard to the list of universities reinstating standardized test requirements. If a student is unable to access one of these tests, Harvard will instead accept Advanced Placement or the International Baccalaureate exam scores. But now Harvard is essentially shaving off those last two years of test-optional admissions.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

News & World Report, Rice University is a prestigious institution thats a dream school for many. So, how do you stand out in the sea of other ambitious applicants? Spoiler alert: its about more than just test scores and grades. That puts Rice in the same league as Ivy League schools when it comes to selectivity.

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Educated Quest

MAY 12, 2024

Forbes magazine recently came out with a list of schools that were considered to be a Public Ivy. Forbes used these criteria to rank their schools: High standardized test scores-as supplied by at least half of all 2022 applicants. The writer considered test scores to be an objective measure of success.

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Educated Quest

AUGUST 21, 2023

However, state politics will become more influential for college-bound students and their families. State politics influence more than financial aid and budgets for public colleges. Not all high school seniors are politically liberal. I will use my home state as an example. I will use my home state as an example.

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The United States Marine Corps is a component of the Navy and is America’s maritime land force. Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) Tests ability to solve basic arithmetic word problems. Mathematics Knowledge (MK) Tests knowledge of mathematical concepts and applications. This branch of the U.S.

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Educated Quest

MAY 12, 2024

It is unusual for adult experts , let alone high school students, to form an organization around topics that elected leaders have only started to explore. My hometown, Matawan, New Jersey, has produced many exceptionally bright, interesting people, including Anika Dugal. Anika is founder of Girls for Algorithmic Justice.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 12, 2024

The proposed changes include the following: UT-Austin is not test optional. All Fall 2025 freshman applicants must submit an official SAT or ACT directly from the testing agency to be eligible for admission. Conversations around test requirements are extremely polarized along predictable political lines.

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Marks Education

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In the past year, a growing number of colleges and universities have announced that they are ending their test optional policies and returning to requiring standardized tests such as the ACT and the SAT. School shutdowns made it hard for students to take the tests in many states.

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BestColleges

JULY 27, 2023

1] Check Taking the SAT or ACT costs students between $60 and $103 per test and can get pricier with additional fees and test prep. [2] The money students spend on college applications, standardized tests and test prep, college advisors, and more varies greatly. colleges and universities each. [1]

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Koodoos Learning

OCTOBER 9, 2022

that are now test-optional, according to the National Center for Fair and Open Testing.” There are a number of reasons a college goes test-optional - from closing the achievement gap to implementing a more holistic admissions approach. Find out more about what this means for your college search below.

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Peterson's Blog

JUNE 3, 2024

The United States Coast Guard provides law and maritime safety enforcement, marine and environmental protection and military naval support. Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) Tests ability to solve basic arithmetic word problems. Mathematics Knowledge (MK) Tests knowledge of mathematical concepts and applications.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

But heres the truth: Wake Forest isnt handing out acceptance letters like candy. From your GPA and test scores to essays and extracurriculars, were breaking down every factor Wake Forest considers. This is a school that values depth, commitment, and individuality, so your application needs to reflect that. Test scores?

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Discovery College Consulting

MARCH 5, 2024

In the last several years, grade inflation has run rampant at high schools and colleges, making distinguishing between applicants more difficult than ever for college and graduate school admissions offices. The same trend is happening at high schools across the country. A great test score might be useful.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As you gear up for the college admissions process, one of the crucial decisions you’ll face is choosing between the SAT and ACT standardized tests. Both exams are widely accepted by colleges and universities across the United States, and your choice can significantly impact your admissions prospects. Read the question first.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

NYUs admissions process is highly competitive, but with the right strategy, its possible to stand out. Heres what you need to know about the application process: High school coursework. Otherwise, NYU allows applicants to apply without test scores. But getting in is no easy feat. Class of 2025 13% Class of 2026 12.5%

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Part 3: What test scores are required for the Ivy League? Part 6: How to write college essays that impress Ivy League schools - Part 1: Introduction If your high-achieving child dreams of attending one of the eight elite Ivy League colleges , you know it won’t be easy. What GPA do you need to get into an Ivy League school?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Part 3: How to choose a Special Master’s Program Part 4: Special Master’s Programs application strategies Part 5: Special Master’s Program personal statement example Appendix: List of the best SMP programs - Part 1: Introduction If you plan on applying to medical school , you surely know how many components go into a successful application.

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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. percent over last year’s early application totals and a record number of first-year applications.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JUNE 9, 2023

Do I even need to fill this out? You shouldn't write about a divorce that happened before you were in high school or which didn't negatively affect your transcript. Naturally, you’re wondering some or all of the following: What is this? Do I really have to write another essay? What am I supposed to write about?

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Discovery College Consulting

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

whose national report card came out last month, sadly isn’t eligible for any of these rewards. The exam is considered more rigorous than many state assessments and was given to almost 450,000 fourth and eighth graders in more than 10,000 schools between January and March of this year. Reading scores also decreased.

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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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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The faculty, staff, and students of Boston University hail from 50 states and over 150 countries, but all share a common passion to pursue knowledge and embrace possibilities. Alumni hold positions in nearly every industry—you can find Boston Terriers in roles as magazine editors, state governors, Fortune 500 CEOs and CFOs, U.S.

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Peterson's Blog

JUNE 10, 2024

The United States Navy protects America at sea, keeps our waterways safe and open for global commerce purposes, and stands against sea piracy and drug trafficking. During times of war, the United States Coast Guard operates under the Navy. Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) Tests ability to solve basic arithmetic word problems.

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CTK College Coach

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

As my high school seniors start sending in applications this month, I am thinking about the freshmen and sophomores who are both so far and so close to that moment themselves. During virtual/hybrid schooling, GPAs were especially susceptible Plan ahead so you can take the right courses for you at the right time. Read more.

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Juniors: What to Do and When As I launch our high school seniors out the door with their early college applications this month, I have one eye on the kids queuing up to begin the college application process: your juniors. How rigorous were they relative to what your high school offered and relative to what your peers took?

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HelloCollege

JUNE 21, 2024

Illinois high school students are rethinking their standardized testing plans. Following an announcement by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) , the ACT will replace the SAT as the state’s high school accountability assessment. expires at the end of the 2029-2020 school year.

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Marks Education

APRIL 18, 2023

Starting in March 2024, the SAT is switching to a shorter, denser, computer-adaptive online test, replacing the current paper version of the SAT. For more information on the new version of the test, check out our blog on the new digital SAT ( LINK ). Read the following FAQs if you are a current US high school student.

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BestColleges

MARCH 7, 2024

Also, school admission requirements vary, so do some research and find out what information you'll need to submit, such as letters of recommendation, transcripts, and other documents. To earn your GED diploma, which is equivalent to a high school diploma, you'll need to sit for and pass a series of GED tests.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 23, 2023

And yet, every student seems to be asking these days, “do my test scores matter?” ” No other aspect of the college preparation process generates as many questions—and anxieties—as the standardized tests. of colleges and universities view scores on the standardized tests to be of “considerable importance”.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 8, 2024

Princeton is home to the oldest college literary and debating club in the United States, for example. They highly recommend that all hopeful Princetonians pursue a course of study in high school that is broad and deep, and they are offer specifics. You also may want to spend some time on test prep.

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Brand College Consulting

JANUARY 1, 2023

If you haven’t already, now is the time to start conversations about the next steps after high school. You can also look at college websites to find out about institutional aid as well. Do you have a testing schedule? Do you know if you are stronger in your ACT or SAT test? Start talking!

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