Ivy Central

JUNE 15, 2023

These colleges include the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, the McCormick School of Engineering & Applied Science, the School of Communication, the School of Education & Social Policy, the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, the Bienen School of Music, and the School of Professional Studies.

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Grown & Flown

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

To make sure this doesn’t happen to you, it’s important to understand what a revoked admission means and familiarize yourself with your college’s policies. A college can revoke your acceptance, and each school has its own policies outlining when and why this might happen. The good news is these policies aren’t a secret.

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Ivy Coach

MARCH 23, 2023

The Ultimate List of Test-Optional Colleges The Covid-19 pandemic ushered in a new era in elite college admissions: test-optional admissions policies. With test cancelations and administrative closures due to … Read More Ivy Coach

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Ruffaloni

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This report is invaluable for tracking changes and trends over time, providing a deeper understanding of the long-term impact of implemented policies and changes. Moreover, institutions engaging in the CESS more than once within a five-year span will receive a complimentary longitudinal comparison report.

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Admitted

JULY 22, 2024

Baker Colleges and universities nationwide turned to test-optional admission policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though a large share of institutions made tests optional, the implementation of these policies varied substantially from college to college.

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Ruffaloni

MARCH 14, 2024

Market gaps can be identified through study of economic and census data as a means of establishing an understanding of trends and enhanced through direct input from prospective students, parents, policy makers, and employers.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 7, 2024

Most recently, Harvard & Cornell announced changes to their testing policy, requiring students to submit either an SAT or ACT score in future application cycles. Stanford will reintroduce standardized testing requirements for undergraduate admissions starting in fall 2025 for admission to the Class of 2030.

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

Since then, the vast majority have extended their temporary test-optional policies on an annual basis, with a few notable exceptions. Furthermore, many other elite schools have extended their test-optional pilot programs to 2025 or beyond, so they do not need to make a permanent decision about this policy for a few more years.

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

Since then, the vast majority have extended their temporary test-optional policies on an annual basis, with a few notable exceptions. Furthermore, many other elite schools have extended their test-optional pilot programs to 2025 or beyond, so they do not need to make a permanent decision about this policy for a few more years.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) has officially launched the Institute for Policy Solutions, a research institute dedicated to providing evidence-based, scalable policy solutions for tough healthcare challenges. The Institute for Policy Solutions , located in Washington, D.C., healthcare system today. RN, MPH, LCSW.

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Solutions and Adjustments for the Future Education Policy Changes: ACT and SAT are making changes to make both tests more approachable for students, online testing being one of the many changes. Learning gaps are exacerbated by unequal access to resources in the wake of changing education.

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BestColleges

MARCH 8, 2024

The university's announcement also includes news on its Early Decision and legacy admissions policies, both of which they'll maintain, at least for now. This new policy will trigger an "increase in applicants from schools with which the admissions office is unfamiliar and who present transcripts that are more difficult to interpret."

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

5, the Ivy League school announced renewed standardized test policies , starting with the class of 2029, after an internal research study found the ACT and SAT are valuable tools to identify high-achieving applicants from middle- and low-income backgrounds. Students from a U.S.

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BestColleges

MAY 20, 2024

The letter said the majority opinion considers race-based college scholarships to be disguised race-conscious admissions policies. While we cannot comment on the specifics of ongoing litigation, our policies and procedures adhere to applicable laws. Last December, Gov.

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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The reactivation [of the test-required policy] has been modeled on a very comprehensive research study by a group of faculty,” said Lee Coffin, Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, in an interview with The Dartmouth.

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BestColleges

MARCH 5, 2024

Note Reference [2] Check Since the 2023 Supreme Court ruling that banned affirmative action at colleges and universities, at least six institutions have ended their legacy admissions policies. Check Dozens more schools ended their legacy policies prior to 2023, according to archived admissions data.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 24, 2024

Corinne Kentor, federal policy and communications associate at the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, told BestColleges that there is another reported issue preventing parents without a Social Security number from creating an FSA ID. Unfortunately. there is not a fix, Tolman said.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 6, 2023

This year’s admissions cycle featured a test-optional policy for first-year and transfer applicants, continuing a policy first implemented during the 2020-21 admissions cycle due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In January, Penn Admissions announced the extension of the test-optional policy through the 2023-24 admissions cycle.

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Grown & Flown

OCTOBER 21, 2024

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 9, 2023

This became especially true in 2020, given changes in test administration and colleges’ testing policies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If your child is applying to colleges this cycle, or in the next year or two, you may be wondering which colleges are adopting test-optional policies—a trend that is increasing nationwide.

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Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Financial aid discussions have centered on simplifying FAFSA and increasing federal Pell Grants – all important – but federal student aid policies are only one funding source for families trying to determine how to pay for college. The topic of institutional financial aid policy often takes a backseat to the federal aid policy conversation.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 1, 2023

Legacy admissions is a policy that grants preferences to the children of alumni. The policy has been particularly important in the Ivy League and other elite, private schools. It is not a racist policy. It is a business-oriented policy that is protective of the interests of the community that the private institution serves.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 5, 2023

Students learn key ideas in topics such as public policy, human rights, market regulation, governance structures, international policy, and conflict and cooperation across borders. Sample Lecture Offerings: ”International Trade and the Surprisingly Swift Decline of U.S.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 27, 2023

TTA Takeaway: While Wellesley continues to prioritize a diverse incoming class, there is conflict brewing between Wellesley students and administrators regarding their admissions policies. We will keep an eye on how student-led efforts continue to put pressure on the admissions office and administration.

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Ruffaloni

APRIL 21, 2024

Get all the insights at our study release webinar on May 1 , as RNL experts explore how the data can inform policies, practices, and priorities to ensure they align with student expectations. What did we learn from our 1,500 prospective and current online students?

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 17, 2024

Yale’s Class of 2028 early acceptance rate was the lowest since Yale adopted its current single-choice non-binding early action policy — 9.02%. Brown University , Harvard University and Cornell University have also shifted their policies to require SAT or ACT scores, as have many other highly selective schools.

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PrepScholar

JUNE 21, 2024

In 2024, several elite colleges dropped their test-optional admissions policies and returned to requiring SAT/ACT scores as part of the admissions process. This is a major change in college admissions–and one that may be adopted by other colleges and universities in the future.

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BestColleges

MARCH 20, 2024

Some researchers have connected test-optional policies to diversity gains for colleges — specifically, higher rates of application and enrollment for students of underrepresented races and ethnicities. During the pandemic, all of the Ivy-Plus schools implemented an optional standardized test score submission policy. Yale University.

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Grown & Flown

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Only a handful of private colleges in California have policies favoring legacies. Scrutiny of legacy policies has intensified since the Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action. California's public colleges already are prohibited from giving preferences to legacy applicants.

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College Transitions

APRIL 8, 2024

Test-optional policies enacted by many colleges at the start of the pandemic have caused tens of thousands of new applicants to […] As we enter the 2024-25 cycle, the American college admissions process continues to be insanely competitive at the very top.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 12, 2024

Most universities went test-optional during COVID, but many universities are reverting to pre-COVID policies as we exit the pandemic. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter what I think or how you, as the applicant and family, should feel about these policies. I hope UT clarifies its policies because this will cause a giant mess.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Whether through consistent publication of admissions data or enhanced communication about evolving policies, transparency should remain a guiding principle. In a time of shifting policies and heightened scrutiny, we remain steadfast in our belief: the admissions process can be transparent, equitable, and—yes—less anxiety-inducing.

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Ruffaloni

AUGUST 8, 2023

The development of competency in AI literacy will allow an institution to leverage AI in intentional and informed ways and to take needed steps to develop policy, procedure, and awareness to protect its data and mitigate other potential risks. Respondents reported that they felt that AI has made their work both easier and harder.

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Berkeley² Academy

JUNE 23, 2023

Choosing requires thoughtful consideration and an understanding of the institution's policies. Here are some factors to keep in mind: Target Institutions : Research the specific requirements and policies of the colleges and universities you are interested in.

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ACM College Consulting

MARCH 13, 2024

Applying for Financial Aid The application and policy for institutional aid varies significantly by university. It is important to thoroughly research the policies and requirements for each college before making the decision to apply there.

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