Excelsior Admissions Consulting

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The PSAT is scored out of 1520 (while a perfect score on the SAT is 1600). The National Merit Scholarship Corporation compares a student’s score to the eligibility score for that student’s home state. Some states require higher scores than others for National Merit Scholarships. Who Does Not Need to Take the PSAT?

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 23, 2024

Cornell will reintroduce standardized testing requirements for undergraduate admissions starting in fall 2026, based on findings from a university Task Force on Standardized Testing in Admissions and pressure from peer institutions. Last year, 53% of enrolling students submitted test scores. Provost Michael I.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

For students out of state, these numbers are even lower. Below, we’ve listed some key points to keep in mind: Choosing campuses The same UC application can be sent to all nine campuses, and when you fill out your application, you’ll have the opportunity to select which campuses you’d like to receive it.

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Peterson's Blog

JANUARY 14, 2025

The CLT, or Classic Learning Test , is a standardized test to gauge academic readiness and abilities for college by examining critical thinking and aptitude. With its popularity, were excited to offer this CLT test prep to Petersons subscribers. Why Petersons for CLT Prep? Reserve their spot in our CLT prep today!

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Admissions Village

MARCH 24, 2024

Today, we are going to say that after you have done those things, studied hard in rigorous courses, participated in activities you feel passionate about, worked to be helpful to others you care about, spent time preparing good applications, studying for, and excelling at your standardized tests, the answer is NOTHING.

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Marks Education

APRIL 9, 2025

If you apply and are accepted through a direct admit system, you are accepted to the universitys nursing program right out of high school. That process often includes a review of your college transcript, more essays, and sometimes a standardized test related to your prerequisite coursework.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Not everyone feels confident when it comes to taking tests. You’re not alone— around 40 to 60% of high school students experience test anxiety, a type of stress that makes it tough to focus and perform well during exams. As a high school student, you’re probably no stranger to big tests like AP exams, the PSAT, or the SAT and ACT.

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Admissions Village

APRIL 25, 2023

Part 3: This Process Is Opaque In the first part of this series, we discussed the role that the rise of test-optional (it is now optional to submit standardized test scores, SAT or ACT, at most colleges) has played in opening up the applicant pool to highly selective colleges. So, should you even be trying to test?

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Admissions Village

MARCH 26, 2023

Today we are going to say that after you have done all of those things, studied hard in rigorous courses, participated in activities you felt passionate about, worked to be helpful to others you care about, spent time preparing good applications, studying for, and excelling at your standardized tests, the answer is NOTHING.

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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Test scores and test-optional admissions, which have been in the spotlight for several years now, are getting renewed attention as of late. Many colleges have still not decided if they will become permanently test-optional for admissions. I want to thank my colleague Meg Joyce for co-writing this blog post with me.

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 8, 2025

million applications to over 800 Common App member colleges, and according to the organizations newest application trends report , Texas remains the fastest growing state in terms of application numbers, increasing by 36% and contributing to the Southwest being the fastest growing region overall. In the 2024-25 application cycle, 1.3

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Marks Education

APRIL 16, 2025

Applying to colleges in the United States as an international student can be an intimidating and all around complex process. This includes explaining standardized tests (SAT, ACT) , essays , recommendation letters , the Common Application. You mightve heard that the U.S. apply to elite colleges. During the session, we will: 1.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Military Academy (West Point) Located in West Point, New York, the United States Military Academy—commonly known as West Point —is one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the country. Hoping to attend one of the five US military service academies for your undergraduate education? What is attending a Service Academies like?

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HelloCollege

JANUARY 16, 2025

Filling out applications, perfecting your resume , dissecting supplemental essay prompts, and spending hourseven dayswriting the perfect personal statement college applications are time time-consuming. But what if you could skip all that? Students dont have to juggle deadlines or compile extensive materials to apply.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 30, 2025

If youre considering applying to Brown University , you’re probably wondering how to make your application stand out. Brown Universitys Common Data Set clearly states that level of applicants interest is not considered during the application review process. But you might be wondering: does Brown track demonstrated interest?

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 10, 2025

Virginia State University (VSU) Norfolk State University (NSU) Radford University George Mason University (GMU) University of Virginia (UVA) The Average Cost of College in Virginia 10 Smart Strategies to Score Scholarships and Save Big in College Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways 5 Cheapest Colleges in Virginia 1. and 1600 required.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 21, 2025

If the thought of writing multiple essays makes you break out in a sweat, this might be your lucky day. Kansas State University Location : Manhattan, Kansas Acceptance rate: 80% Kansas State University is a big fan of keeping things simple. Beyond admissions, K-State is a bit of a hidden gem. No minimum test scores?

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 6, 2024

If youre eyeing a state school, a private university, or something in between, understanding exactly what colleges are looking for is important. And hey, its not just about filling out forms and meeting deadlines. And hey, its not just about filling out forms and meeting deadlines. It feels like theres so much to keep track of.

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Admissions Village

APRIL 19, 2023

At the same time, we still have one student awaiting a regular decision from a state flagship with a roughly 80% acceptance rate, and we heard she is not the only one. At the same time, we still have one student awaiting a regular decision from a state flagship with a roughly 80% acceptance rate, and we heard she is not the only one.

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Koodoos Learning

OCTOBER 9, 2022

that are now test-optional, according to the National Center for Fair and Open Testing.” There are a number of reasons a college goes test-optional - from closing the achievement gap to implementing a more holistic admissions approach. Find out more about what this means for your college search below.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 14, 2024

A Yale University admissions officer, Richard Moll, coined the phrase in 1985 to refer to state universities that offer exceptional educations at a fraction of the Ivy league price for in-state students. and an overall out-of-state acceptance rate of 13%.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 15, 2024

UT AUSTIN: STANDARDIZED TESTING REQUIRED After four years of test-optional admissions for undergraduate admissions, the University of Texas at Austin will once again require standardized testing scores , beginning with applications for the Fall 2025 semester. News & World Report in 2024. all else equal.”

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BestColleges

JULY 18, 2024

The math, reading, and English core test will be reduced from three hours to two hours to curb test-taking fatigue. The new ACT will roll out online in spring 2025 and in school in spring 2026. At the same time, many colleges and universities moved away from standardized tests due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Just over 2,000 students call Hamilton home, and they come from 48 states and 56 countries for the opportunity to learn in the Hamilton way. Just over 2,000 students call Hamilton home, and they come from 48 states and 56 countries for the opportunity to learn in the Hamilton way. What’s the Hamilton way?

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 9, 2023

As you may know, the SAT is in the process of transitioning to a new version of the test. The process has already begun internationally, and in Spring 2024, high school students in the United States will only have the option to take the new digital SAT. Is the new digital SAT bad? We will try to answer these questions below.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 12, 2025

Lets break down what you can do to make the most of your legacy status and truly stand out in Vanderbilts competitive admissions pool. An alumni affiliation is merely one data point out of many data points considered during the application review process. Whats up with Legacy Admissions?

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 13, 2025

The University of Michigan is regularly ranked in the top 5 public universities in the United States. Mich has always been popular within the state of Michigan, with a little over 50% of first-years coming from the state, but it has also become extremely popular for out-of-state applicants.

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Discovery College Consulting

MARCH 4, 2025

Now, according to FairTest.org, there are more than 2,100 colleges and universities that either dont require test scores or wont even consider them for purposes of admission. Recently, some of the most selective colleges in the nation have been reverting to test-required policies. Whats causing the change? on February 14.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 25, 2025

Lets talk about what you can do to increase your chances at Brown as a legacy student and stand out among the crowd. At some schools, like Notre Dame, Duke, and Georgetown, legacy is a stated huge deal. You still need killer grades and scores and those great, niche extracurriculars that can help you stand out.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 3, 2025

The higher your score, the better your chances of standing out to admissions officers. 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. That said, a 960 SAT score can still get you into many great colleges!

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The United States is home to over 250 universities and colleges featured in the latest higher education global rankings by the Times Higher Education (THE) , U.S. Applying to colleges in the USA includes several unique components specifically for international applicants, from visa requirements to standardized tests.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 9, 2025

First-year admission to UT is competitive, especially for out-of-state students, but their overall acceptance rate is 29%. First-year admission to UT is competitive, especially for out-of-state students, but their overall acceptance rate is 29%. This translates to two full-time semesters of work.

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Spark Admissions

JANUARY 28, 2022

The past few years have seen an unprecedented number of American colleges and universities suspend or even completely drop their requirement that applicants submit standardized test scores from the SAT or ACT. Digital Testing. The test will also be designed to save students’ work automatically in the event of technical issues.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 30, 2024

A Harvard-based study says high standardized test scores equate to greater academic success at Ivy-Plus colleges. Most highly selective colleges remain temporarily test-optional. Emphasizing test scores can impede efforts to maintain economic and racial diversity. By contrast, high school GPAs have less predictive power.

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Admissions Village

APRIL 22, 2023

As we stated in part 1 of this blog, we talk a lot about admissions to highly selective colleges because when highly selective colleges admit fewer students, it trickles down and puts pressure on selective and less selective colleges as those denied students are looking for seats. That might not be as true as the numbers lead us to believe.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 9, 2025

In some states like Colorado, California, Illinois, Maryland, and Virginia lawmakers have stepped in to restrict or outlaw the practice entirely. This doesnt mean youre out of luck it means you need to make sure you have the best application possible. In a word: storied. acceptance rate. So, we will see. But no decision yet.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 15, 2025

Its focus on veterans, first-year experiences, and student service learning makes it stand out. If you dream of attending Brown University , youve probably got some questions about its national and global rankings. But how exactly does it measure up compared to other top universities? How Does Brown Rank Nationally and Globally?

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