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Harvard Letters of Recommendation: Everything You Need to Know

AdmissionSight

Out of all the moving pieces of your Harvard application, letters of recommendation can feel a bit out of your control. Let’s break down everything you need to know about Harvard letters of recommendation: how many you need, what Harvard wants to see in them, and how to guarantee yours makes a strong and lasting impression.

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Is Cornell Test Optional? Requirements + Tips

AdmissionSight

Cornell University is test-optional, but not for long. For Fall 2025 applicants, Cornell remains test-optional, giving students the choice to submit SAT or ACT scores. However, this policy will change for Fall 2026 admissions, when standardized test scores will once again be required.

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Vanderbilt Legacy Policies and Guide

The Koppelman Group

Our process primarily includes review of applicants' academic achievement, community engagement and leadership, personal essay, short answer, and letters of recommendation. Scores Vanderbilt is remaining test optional through 2027 , but that does not mean you shouldnt submit. So, if you want to stand out? Submit scores.

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Is Duke Test-Optional? Requirements + Tips

AdmissionSight

One of the big questions that might be swirling around in your head is: Is Duke test-optional? Dukes Test-Optional Policy Duke SAT Scores Duke ACT Scores Duke University Admission Requirements Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways Dukes Test-Optional Policy For the 2024-2025 admissions cycle, Duke University is test-optional.

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Grade Inflation is Real, and Some Colleges are Returning to Requiring Testing - Sharpen Your Pencils

Admissions Village

The University of San Diego (who is test blind) has expanded tutoring services and invited all first-year students to campus a week early, at the college’s expense, for Science Lab boot camps because the students probably missed that in high school. Many other colleges might be thinking of returning to requiring test scores.

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Is 960 a Good SAT Score? Test Insights + Tips

AdmissionSight

In this blog, well talk about what a 960 SAT score really means, whether or not you should retake the test, and how you can move forward to reach your college goals. Scoring 960 on the SAT places you around the 41st percentile , meaning you performed better than about a third of test-takers nationwide. How Good Is a 960 SAT Score?

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A Guide to Full-Ride Scholarships + a list of 124 scholarships

College Essay Guy

These scholarships typically require excellent grades, high test scores, and sometimes additional criteria like leadership, community service, or extracurricular involvement. However, many colleges are moving away from mandatory test scores, so double-check the requirements for each scholarship. How do you write a scholarship essay?