Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 15, 2024

Some ,, big changes are coming to UT Austin admissions in 2024—today we’ll go over important details regarding their standardized testing policy, essay prompts, application deadlines, and more. Testing Policy This week, UT Austin announced its reinstatement of mandatory standardized testing as part of the undergraduate application.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In addition to being two of their toughest academic years, your child will be tasked with maximizing their standardized test scores, continuing to pursue high-impact extracurricular activities, securing recommendation letters, and working on their college applications by writing essay upon essay.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

APRIL 26, 2021

JUNIOR YEAR January-April Schedule and sit for standardized ACT or SAT tests, if the student is taking them. Here is a list of colleges and universities that are standardized test-optional for the upcoming admissions cycle. Ask for advice on which high school teachers to ask for letters of recommendation.

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StandOut College Prep

APRIL 6, 2023

The committee’s members are typically experts in the relevant field and have the knowledge and experience to evaluate applicants’ qualifications, such as academic records, test scores, essays, and letters of recommendation.

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 9, 2023

Standardized test scores, such as the SAT or ACT, are also considered. Letters of Recommendation : Admissions officers often require letters of recommendation from teachers or guidance counselors. These letters can provide valuable insight into a student’s character, work ethic, and academic potential.

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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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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

It’s neither required nor recommended for applicants to take the SAT or ACT. Among the class of 2024, 41 percent submitted SAT scores and 36 percent submitted ACT scores. Among the class of 2024, 41 percent submitted SAT scores and 36 percent submitted ACT scores.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

(Suggested reading: Extracurricular Activities for College Admissions: The Ultimate Guide ) NYU application requirements After years of succeeding in rigorous coursework, studying to ace standardized tests, and pursuing focused extracurriculars, your senior might be ready to apply to NYU.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Accepted students are not required to take the dreaded Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) —the standardized test for medical school—and can focus on their studies, research, clinical experiences, and so on. You will also be asked to indicate who will submit your medical school letters of recommendation.

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