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Breaking News: Stanford Reinstates Standardized Testing

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Stanford will reintroduce standardized testing requirements for undergraduate admissions starting in fall 2025 for admission to the Class of 2030. For rising seniors (students applying in fall 2024), Stanford will remain test-optional. Looking ahead, we suspect more colleges will revert to requiring SAT scores for all students.

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Ivy League Schools Go Test-Optional Again for 2022-2023 – What This Means for College Admissions

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Initially, however, it seemed like the Ivy League was eager to return to requiring test scores. Meanwhile, a few other Ivy League schools (including Cornell University and Stanford University) had already extended their test-optional policies through 2023. Final Thoughts.

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Breaking News: Johns Hopkins Reinstates Standardized Testing

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Johns Hopkins University will reintroduce standardized testing requirements beginning with those seeking admission for the fall 2026 semester to the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences or the Whiting School of Engineering. Most recently, Stanford University announced it would once again require students to submit test scores.

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Standardized Testing and Its Role in College Admissions

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In this ever-changing college admissions landscape, the role of standardized testing remains a hot topic (and source of confusion). Understanding how these tests fit into the broader admissions process can help demystify their purpose and highlight strategies you can use to enhance your applications.

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How to Get Into an Ivy League College

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How to Get Into an Ivy League College Getting into an Ivy League college is a dream for many high school students and their families. Ivy League schools typically look for students with near-perfect GPAs. Specificity: Tailor your essays to each Ivy League school you apply to.

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Columbia University Becomes Permanently Test-Optional with No SAT/ACT Requirement

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In March 2023, Columbia University announced that it would permanently drop the SAT/ACT requirement for undergraduate admissions. The decision by Columbia to abandon the SAT/ACT requirement represents a significant milestone in the ongoing debate around standardized testing in higher education and in the overall future of college admissions.

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Columbia University Becomes Permanently Test-Optional with No SAT/ACT Requirement

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In March 2023, Columbia University announced that it would permanently drop the SAT/ACT requirement for undergraduate admissions. The decision by Columbia to abandon the SAT/ACT requirement represents a significant milestone in the ongoing debate around standardized testing in higher education and in the overall future of college admissions.

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