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To Test or Not To Test in 2023-24? Deciding if you want to go Test-Optional

Ivy Central

Recently, Columbia University was the first Ivy League to no longer require SAT/ACT testing as of 2023-24 and will be test-optional permanently. Test-blind means that a college or university will not consider your SAT/ACT score as part of their evaluation process even if you submit them.

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College Admissions Glossary of Terms

Admissions Village

Possible decisions include acceptance/admission, deferral to the regular decision pool (for applications submitted in the early rounds), placement on a waitlist, or denial of admission. Test Blind : A college admissions policy where standardized test scores (like the SAT or ACT) are not considered at all, even if a student submits them.

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UCLA Graduation Requirements: A Complete Guide

AdmissionSight

ACT or SAT scores ACT English Language Arts. SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. Alternatively, ACT English Plus Reading with a score of 63 or better or SAT Subject Tests in English Composition. Advanced Placement (AP) A score of 3, 4, or 5 on the AP English Composition exam can also fulfill this requirement.

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What Does Harvard University Look For? Requirements + Tips

AdmissionSight

Standardized test scores Harvard has reinstated its requirement for standardized test scores beginning with the class of 2029, meaning applicants must now submit SAT or ACT results as part of their application. scale) SAT Score 1500-1580 ACT Score 34-36 Successful applicants typically: Maintain a high GPA. weighted on 4.0

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Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions

Great College Advice

honors, college prep, remedial, Advanced Placement, etc.), The other academic factor is your test score on the ACT or SAT. The Importance of Your High School Transcript in College Admissions The number one most important element of your college application is your transcript. The transcript is the record of your academic performance.

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Brown Reinstates SAT/ACT Requirement

BestColleges

Starting in fall 2024, Brown University will require students to submit SAT or ACT scores. Since then, about 40% of applicants have opted not to submit SAT or ACT scores, notes the university's " Ad Hoc Committee on Admissions Policies " report summarizing six months of data analysis and deliberations at President Christina H.

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The Role of Test Prep in College and Career Readiness

Peterson's Blog

Strong scores on exams like the SAT and ACT can impact college applications and scholarship opportunities, making them more competitive candidates. Additional benefits of test prep are: Accurate Placement: Test scores can help colleges accurately place students in appropriate courses, ensuring theyre challenged but not overwhelmed.