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. WHO DOES THE POLICY APPLY TO? Emory will continue to superscore the ACT and SAT.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

Raise your test scores? Yale admissions officers will calculate based on your high school transcript, which you’ll submit with your overall application. They have no preference between the standardized tests, so choose the test that’s a better fit for you, thoroughly prepare for it, and plan to take it multiple times.

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AHM Advising

AUGUST 19, 2024

While you are responsible for submitting your application, your high school is responsible for sending your transcripts and, potentially, your letters of recommendation. If a college requires official test scores, those need to be sent from College Board (SAT) or ACT.

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College Essay Guy

JULY 26, 2024

Incidentally, if you’re on the fence about which test to take, MIT recommends taking the PSAT. They don’t recommend a minimum GPA or other grade requirements, but because the program is so competitive, it can be helpful to take honors and AP courses and be in the top five percent of your class.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 26, 2023

80 application fee Official copies of all high school transcripts. Transcripts must include official grades from all years of secondary school. A school report and a letter of recommendation from a secondary school official. Optional standardized test scores. Application Components A completed Common Application.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 1, 2024

Standardized Tests: Although some Ivy League schools have adopted test-optional policies, high scores on the SAT or ACT can still strengthen your application. Additionally, consider taking SAT Subject Tests in areas where you excel to further showcase your strengths. Aim for scores in the 95th percentile or higher.

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Educated Quest

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Test-optional admissions grew in practice at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. 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.

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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.

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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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Ivy Central

APRIL 13, 2023

Application Components: High school transcripts Letter of recommendation from two teachers. Standardized test scores will not be considered for this program. Rising seniors who have an aptitude for science, math, and an interest in astrophysics are eligible to apply for this program.

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Solomon Admissions

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This gives you plenty of time to research colleges, take standardized tests, and complete all required application materials. Typically, a college application will require the following: a completed online application form, high school transcripts, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.

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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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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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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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Great College Advice

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Those colleges will be looking more seriously at other factors, such as your transcript and GPA. They already know about your academic achievements, since they have your transcript, academic awards/honors, and test scores (if they are required and if you choose to submit them). But what’s missing from all of that is, well, you.

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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. Should I still sign up for an ACT/SAT?

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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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Koodoos Learning

JULY 26, 2022

Common documents that scholarship applications require include: Official or unofficial transcripts One or more personal essays Test scores (ACT, SAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT) A tuition statement Letters of recommendation A resume Proof of residency or citizenship Monthly budget A list of other financial resources How much is the scholarship worth?

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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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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2023

This time of year, parents and students have pressing questions about testing, college list building, coursework, and activities. Nothing, yes, nothing, matters as much to a college admissions officer as your transcript. This is what a reviewer is asking herself as she reads your transcript: Which courses did you take?

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Princeton College Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Your 4-year curriculum choices: The first thing most admissions committees will do is review your transcript. They will be looking for signs in your transcript that you value learning and your own personal growth over simply getting good grades. Imagine someone who takes either test and gets a very high score in the 98% percentile.

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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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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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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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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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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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BestColleges

MAY 23, 2023

While an MSW is not required to take the ASWB exam, it provides you with the necessary preparation to succeed on the test. GPA, three letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. cumulative undergraduate GPA, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation. GPA and three letters of recommendation.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Admission to business school generally requires a bachelor's degree with a qualifying GPA, letters of reference, and a statement of purpose. Traditionally, you also had to submit scores from the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). You can take the GMAT at a secure testing center or online. What Is the GMAT?

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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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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. What about Test Optional? SAT/ACT Testing Averages – What is a Good Score?

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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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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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CTK College Coach

AUGUST 31, 2022

Here are my top five tips: 1) Prepare well and early for standardized (SAT and ACT) tests. That said, don’t pursue testing if it is not the right option for you. Know your landscape on testing. We are in a test optional world , and I predict it will remain so. How do I know which test to take– SAT or ACT?

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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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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

In fact, the test is more formally called the PSAT/NMSQT, which stands for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test! This generally means that students should take the test during the fall of junior year. Less than 5% of test takers receive any commendation from the National Merit program.

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Inside Emory Admission

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Materials from your school (like transcripts, mid-year reports/grades, or recommendation letters) should be submitted as soon as possible. Remember that you can upload many materials yourself (self-reported test scores, resumes, supplements, etc.) My mid-year report and transcript aren’t available yet.

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