AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Letters of recommendation. If theres someone outside of school who knows you well, you can also submit a supplemental recommendation. Standardized test scores (optional). Rice University has a test-optional policy, but if you do submit, aim for competitive scores. And if standardized tests arent your thing?

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 15, 2022

STANDARDIZED TESTING. Don’t forget to arrange for standardized testing. The SSAT (Secondary School Admissions Test) is the most common test required for independent high school admissions. Letters of recommendation (typically two letters, one from an English teacher and one from a math teacher).

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 8, 2024

standardized tests! Test Prep You’ll most likely take the SAT and/or ACT in the spring of your junior year. Letters of Recommendation Most colleges require a letter of recommendation from your counselor and one or two letters of recommendation from your teachers.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Letters of recommendation. While some NYU programs require one or more recommendation letters, others make them optional. Standardized test scores (optional). NYU is test-optional , meaning you can decide whether to submit SAT or ACT scores. If standardized tests arent your strength, dont worry.

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Peterson's Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

Applying to College Your College Application Your Admissions Options The Gap-Year Option Writing the Application Essay Questions and Answers about Your College Application Essay Letters of Recommendation Additional topics include college entrance exams, financing your college plans, academic expectations in college, succeeding in the workplace, additional (..)

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 20, 2024

Make a plan around SAT/ACT testing If you haven’t already, fall of your junior year is the time to map out your standardized testing plan. Although most colleges remain test optional following COVID, we recommend studying and sitting for the SAT or ACT at least once. Keep this in mind as you begin your junior year.

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Strategic College Consulting

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Prepare for Standardized Tests : Start early with test prep for the SAT or ACT, and AP exams. 5) Develop Relationships with Teachers: Request Strong Recommendations : Cultivate relationships with teachers who can write compelling and personalized letters of recommendation.

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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. What Is the GED?

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Solomon Admissions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Receive high standardized testing scores In the last few years, we have noticed a rise in test-optional institutions due to the pandemic; however, Solomon always encourages our students to diligently prepare and take standardized tests, as well as work hard to secure a high score.

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This New York Times article is a few weeks old, but we thought it was worth mentioning as juniors begin to think more about their options for teacher letters of recommendation. In that case, we could see significant over-enrollment at the other group of schools with major consequences for students applying in future class years.

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the college spy

AUGUST 11, 2020

The pandemic has altered the role of standardized testing in admissions, forcing many colleges to adopt test optional admissions policies. However, test optional does not mean test blind. Even at a test optional college, high test scores can help an applicant get accepted.

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Simply Admissions

AUGUST 13, 2020

This month, we’ll go over post-COVID standardized testing changes and FAQs. The majority of colleges have changed their testing requirements recently, which seems like it’s only caused more confusion! Below is a handy cheat sheet I’ve created that summarizes the different testing policies.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 29, 2023

Applicants are typically required to submit transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, and other supporting materials. Build strong relationships with teachers and mentors: Strong letters of recommendation can make a significant difference in your scholarship application.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 29, 2023

Applicants are typically required to submit transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, and other supporting materials. Build strong relationships with teachers and mentors: Strong letters of recommendation can make a significant difference in your scholarship application.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 26, 2022

Learn about t he benefits of SAT Prep and taking the SAT Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! MIT Lifts the Test-Optional Policy for Standardized Tests On March 28th, 2022, MIT announced that it would again require the SAT and ACT tests as part of the college admissions process.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

Counselor Recommendation Though MIT won’t penalize you if your counselor cannot or does not submit letters of recommendation, you should request one if possible. If possible, try to follow this recommendation to show admissions officials your academic strengths across a range of subjects.

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the college spy

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The role of standardized tests in the college admissions process has always been difficult to understand, with most people overestimating their importance at most colleges. The following is The College Spy’s guide to what students and parents need to understand about the changing landscape of standardized testing in college admissions.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 26, 2025

In this guide, well walk you through everything you need to know, from Stanfords testing policies to score expectations and tips to help you crush the SAT or ACT. How to Ace the SAT/ACT for Stanford Admission Since Stanford will require standardized test scores, youll need a strong test prep plan. Lets get started!

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College Essay Guy

MAY 18, 2023

GMAT or GRE: which test is best for MBA applications? How important are references and letters of recommendation? How can you ensure you get the best letters? Depending on your strengths and weaknesses, one test may be a better fit for you. Is work experience a requirement for MBA applications? Let's dive in!

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 13, 2024

It may also be helpful to have one-on-one conversations with your recommenders about what your passions and goals are, so that they can tailor your recommendation to what you’ll be spotlighting elsewhere in your application. Dartmouth accepts two additional optional letters of recommendation that may be applicable to you.

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Educated Quest

OCTOBER 20, 2022

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. Learn more about me at ‘Tests and the Rest’ with Amy Seeley and Mike Bergin !

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The Thoughtful College Search

JUNE 27, 2022

The testing debate raises broader philosophical questions about the value of test scores. How much predictive value does testing add to a student’s transcript? Are standardized tests engines of equity and access, as argued by test advocates, or do they measure economic privilege rather than academic readiness?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Letters of recommendation. But if standardized tests arent where you shine, no worries. Use test prep tools to target your weak areas and practice consistently. Remember, Wake Forest superscores, so theyll take your best section scores across multiple test dates for a stronger composite. Dont worry.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JUNE 9, 2023

Low test scores High-stakes standardized tests are always stressful, and extenuating circumstances can further interrupt testing days. However, my small school is not equipped to provide accommodations, nor have I received any for standardized tests.

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Ask two or three teachers who know you best to write your letters. Some colleges have certain expectations for recommenders, so be sure to read college admissions websites about what they are looking for. For lots more in-depth info, Here’s a post about getting those Letters of Recommendation.

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