ACM College Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Prepare for Standardized Tests If you plan to take the SAT or ACT, start preparing now. Plan to take the test at least twice this spring and summer to meet fall deadlines. While most colleges are test-free or test-optional, remember that more and more schools are shifting back to requiring testing.

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Inside Emory Admission

MARCH 29, 2023

>> Updated March, 2023 Emory University has extended its test optional policy for applicants who plan to enroll as first-year students in Fall 2024. In addition, transfer applicants for Fall 2024 can also take advantage of this test optional policy. Emory will continue to superscore the ACT and SAT.

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HelloCollege

MAY 30, 2024

Grades and test scores are the heavy hitters, but extracurriculars, essays, letters of recommendation, and interviews add depth and color to your application. Academic Achievements and Standardized Test Scores Your GPA and SAT/ACT scores are the backbone of your college application.

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Inside Emory Admission

JANUARY 25, 2024

Updated January, 2024 Emory University has extended its test optional policy for applicants who plan to enroll as first-year students in Fall 2025. In addition, transfer applicants for Fall 2025 can also take advantage of this test optional policy. Emory will continue to superscore the ACT and SAT.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 27, 2024

Recommendation Letters Begin establishing relationships with potential recommenders, discussing your academic and career aspirations, and laying the groundwork for compelling letters of recommendation. Standardized Tests You may choose to take any required standardized tests during this period.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 19, 2024

” In it, they say: “We’re guided initially by our assessment of five primary factors: The rigor of a candidate’s academic program Academic performance as measured by grades in academic courses Letters of recommendation from two teachers and a counselor Extracurricular activities The quality of thought and expression in the application essay.”

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 22, 2023

Students should also research the admission requirements for each school, such as standardized test scores, high school transcripts, letters of recommendation, and personal essays. Take standardized tests seriously: Prepare well for standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT, and aim to score as high as possible.

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Ivy Central

MAY 5, 2023

Application Components Complete the Common Application High School Transcript: Submit the transcript and include the senior year grades. The Midyear School Report form should be submitted to the admission office with an updated transcript as soon as first-semester grades are available.

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Solomon Admissions

JUNE 29, 2023

In addition to the usual application materials, like transcripts, letters of recommendation, and essays, students are often asked to submit standardized test scores from either the SAT or ACT exam when applying to college. SAT/ACT scores are used by colleges to try and standardize students across the country.

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Ivy College Essay

JANUARY 2, 2024

Admissions committees typically review your college transcripts, paying attention to your overall GPA as well as performance in major-related courses. Letters of Recommendation: Letters of recommendation play a crucial role in the transfer application process.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Earn strong standardized test scores ( minimum SAT scores of 500 verbal and 500 math, or ACT scores of 21 English, 19 Social Studies, 24 Mathematics, and 24 Science). You should also aim for high standardized test scores ( SAT or ACT ). The application may involve essays, interviews, and letters of recommendation.

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Solomon Admissions

APRIL 12, 2023

Sending Transcripts/Providing Additional Context: High school counselors are responsible for maintaining student transcripts and sending them to colleges as requested. Recommending Students: High school counselors write letters of recommendation for students, which can be an important part of the college application process.

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Great College Advice

JULY 25, 2023

Many students, however, would prefer to believe that the grades on their transcripts don’t matter much. And they are recorded and presented to college admissions offices on your transcript. The Importance of Your Transcript The number one most important element of your college application is your transcript.

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Ivy Central

MAY 13, 2023

Application Components: All required parts of the Common Application or Coalition, powered by Scoir, Official high school transcript Counselor letter of recommendation Two academic teacher letters of recommendation Standardized Test Scores: The test scores are optional for students applying for fall 2023 and Fall 2024.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 24, 2023

The process of researching colleges, writing essays, and preparing for standardized tests can help you develop important skills like critical thinking, writing, and time management. For example, a high SAT score probably won’t matter much in getting into a college that doesn’t put a lot of weight on standardized tests.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 28, 2023

Application Components Complete the Common App School Report Counselor Recommendation Official High School Transcript: This should include your midyear Report after your first term of senior year. Standardized Test Scores: Scripps College is test optional.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 24, 2023

Application Components: Complete the Common App School Report Counselor Recommendation Official High School Transcript: This should include your midyear Report after your first term of senior year Standardized Test Scores: Occidental is test optional.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

High School Profile: A document supplied by high schools to colleges that summarizes the school’s grading system, course offerings, standardized test score ranges, and other important data. Letter of Intent: Not to be confused with a letter of continued interest. For more on test optional please read this blog.

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The Thoughtful College Search

MARCH 18, 2024

Yale University , Brown University , and the University of Texas at Austin have all joined Dartmouth College in announcing that they will return to requiring applicants to submit standardized test scores, ending the test-optional policies they put in place back in 2020 when the pandemic prevented students from taking standardized tests.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

High School Coursework Admissions officials expect to see a rigorous course load reflected in your transcript, but will not penalize you for courses your high school doesn’t offer. Transcript MIT requires a transcript as part of your application. What Is MIT Looking For? Math” instead of “Honors Pre-Calculus”).

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College Essay Guy

JULY 16, 2024

Stanford Summer Session The Stanford Summer Session is an opportunity for high school students to experience college life by taking courses for college credit and receiving an official transcript from Stanford. Be sure to get your transcripts from your school and submit them to the summer program before the application deadline.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Typically, these programs expect you to provide evidence of an excellent GPA, extensive professional experience, or high scores on an alternative standardized test. Prospective students should submit their essays, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a $75 application fee. Generally, you will need a 3.2

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MARCH 9, 2023

Run by the Association of American Medical Colleges , the AMCAS medical school application is a centralized application service through which you’ll submit your grades, MCAT scores, descriptions of your work experience and extracurricular activities, your AMCAS personal statement, and AMCAS letters of recommendation.

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the college spy

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

A blip on the transcript. The Importance of Trends on a Transcript in the Admissions Process: College admissions officers do not take your GPA at face value. Admissions officers also look for trends on your transcript. Admissions officers also look for trends on your transcript. It happens. But, her GPA has suffered.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 9, 2024

Official copies of your high school and college transcripts must be mailed, emailed, or uploaded by your high school and current college registrars to the admissions offices at your destination colleges. The Common App for Transfer has a handy Transcript Request Form you can use. You can often fill this in yourself.

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Solomon Admissions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Selective universities prefer to see AP/IB courses on your transcript in lieu of honors or dual enrollment because the rigor of the prior is standardized across the nation. Most schools want to see that you are scoring in the top 75% of their testing range to be a competitive applicant.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

You know that your college applicant is much more than a high GPA and solid standardized test scores—they’re an exceptionally intelligent, self-driven, independent thinker who would thrive in a rigorous but free-spirited academic atmosphere on a classic New England college campus.

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Admissions Mom

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Standardized Test Scores: If you’re sending your test scores, be sure to check on the college’s websites and see if they can be self-reported or if they need to be officially submitted from College Board or ACT. Be sure to write thank-you letters later in the fall. Stop by and say hello to your school counselor!

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

Lastly, if there were/are any extenuating circumstances which may have affected your GPA, test scores, high school transcript, or other aspects of your application which will not be clarified in your application by default or by your counselor, be sure to elaborate on these circumstances in the additional information section of the Common App.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 29, 2023

Application Components: Complete the Common App School Report Counselor Recommendation Official High School Transcript: This should include your midyear Report after your first term of senior year. Standardized Test Scores: Claremont McKenna College is test optional.

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College Essay Guy

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Over and over, students would ask questions about standardized test scores, or why they should consider attending a school far from home. The process can be intricate, involving multiple steps such as gathering transcripts, writing essays , and securing letters of recommendation.

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HelloCollege

MAY 12, 2023

At most schools, class rank can be found on a student’s transcript or report card. Ivy League universities also evaluate an applicant’s overall profile, including standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, essays, and personal achievements. How’s that work in practice?

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Take the PSAT and plan your test dates for the ACT or SAT; typically, you will take either of these standardized tests for the first time during the winter or spring of your junior year. Confirm that your teachers have enough information and time to submit your letters of recommendation on time.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

GPA Enhancement: If your undergraduate GPA doesn’t meet the competitive standards for medical school, a post-bacc program can help you demonstrate your academic potential by achieving excellent grades in the prerequisite courses. 2-3 strong letters of recommendation from top faculty.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The PSAT, or Preliminary SAT, is a standardized test that gives you a sneak peek at what the SAT will be like. Begin requesting recommendation letters. About a month before the deadline, give your recommenders everything they’ll need to write your letter of recommendation.

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Humbach Education Consulting

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Colleges that you apply to may require a letter of recommendation from your counselor. How do you sign up for standardized test like the PSAT? Are there forms you need to complete to request transcripts or recommendations? This is a separate opportunity to talk mostly about college planning. Ask Questions.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 14, 2023

minimum GPA and submit a statement of purpose, a current resume, and three letters of recommendation. Applicants submit three letters of recommendation and a letter of interest or personal statement. Applicants submit official transcripts with a 3.0 Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a 3.0

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