Ivy Central

MAY 8, 2023

The extra semesters or years you take to graduate increases the cost of your degree. Standardized Test Scores: Wellesley College has temporarily suspended its standardized test requirement for a four-year period of review. This implies that 92% of students were able to graduate after 6 years.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 14, 2024

None of the UCs offer early admission or consider standardized test scores. UT Austin announced in March that after four years of test-optional admissions for undergraduate admissions it will once again require standardized test scores , beginning with applications for the Fall 2025 semester.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 26, 2023

Optional standardized test scores. For Early Decision applicants, submit first marking period grades, which may be first quarter or first trimester grades. A letter of recommendation from a teacher who has instructed you in a core academic course (math, science, history, foreign language or English).

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 20, 2024

These forms can take time to complete, and some schools may only accept transfer students during specific semesters or for certain majors. The typical deadlines for transferring to US colleges vary by institution and the semester for which students are applying. Heres a general breakdown: Fall semester transfer. Summer transfer.

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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. Under the former test-optional policy, over 40% of UT applicants elected to have the university consider their SAT or ACT test scores.

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Ivy Central

MAY 5, 2023

The university is known for its strong liberal arts curriculum and excellent graduate programs in business, law, education, and public policy. The extra semesters or years you take to graduate increases the cost of your degree. Standardized Test Scores: The test scores are completely optional. degree in English.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Regular Decision gives you more time to submit your best application, including your first-semester senior grades. Standardized test scores (optional). UVA is test-optional, but if you choose to submit scores, they will superscore your SAT/ACT (considering only the highest section scores). What do you need to apply?

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 12, 2025

You could spend a semester in Spain, research in Japan, or intern in London. Through the Center for International Higher Education , youll have the chance to engage in global research that shapes higher education policies worldwide. Standardized testing. BC is test-optional. Study abroad. Shea Center. Thats great!

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

If you had a tough semester, make sure to bounce back strong. Here’s a breakdown of what else you need to focus on: Standardized test scores (optional but strongly recommended) Vanderbilt is test-optional, which means you don’t have to submit SAT or ACT scores. Even if your GPA isn’t perfect, rigor matters. Be consistent.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Rice University Early Decision policy Rice University gives you two Early Decision (ED) options. While Rice is test-optional, strong scores can help your application stand out and show that youre ready for the schools challenging academics. The school received 1,370 transfer applicants and accepted only 61 students. GPA or higher.

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Ivy Central

MAY 13, 2023

The extra semesters or years you take to graduate increases the cost of your degree. This implies that 88.76% of students were able to graduate after 4 years. The 6-year graduation rate is 93.38%. This implies that 93.38% of students were able to graduate after 6 years. Student-to-Faculty Ratio The student-to-faculty ratio is 7:1.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 3, 2024

If you hope to add your name to the Yale Law School alumni list, you probably already know that you’ll need stellar undergraduate grades and standardized test scores, stand-out personal essays, and that little, mysterious, crucial something extra to be a competitive applicant. She was killed instantly. I will be thirty-four years old.

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Berkeley² Academy

APRIL 18, 2024

institutions have adopted a test-optional policy in acknowledgement of the limited access to testing during this time. However, several colleges are beginning to reinstate required testing for the 2025-26 admissions season, and others have begun to take a more flexible approach to their standardized testing policies.

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Admissions.Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Common criteria for merit-based aid include academic performance, standardized test scores, leadership, extracurricular involvement, talent, and special skills. It is administered by the College Board, the same organization responsible for standardized tests like the SAT.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 15, 2025

Holistic admissions policies are very common nowadays, with colleges considering different factors, such as essays, extracurriculars, and test scores. Aim for consistent improvement each semester instead of perfection. Perform well on standardized tests. Practice good time management.

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DC College Counseling

JANUARY 12, 2024

Some schools have instituted new policies to address this issue; for example, the University of California system includes a Statement of Application Integrity in which they state that the “UC conducts regular screenings to verify the integrity of the responses” and “may request authentication of the content or writing as the student’s.”

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 10, 2024

Students can also engage in international learning through nearly 50 Duke-administered summer & semester abroad programs. The new grants took effect in the Fall 2023 semester and also benefited all eligible current students. With application numbers rising, strong test scores can help to set apart talented applicants.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 6, 2025

Standardized test scores (optional). Boston University is test-optional , so SAT and ACT scores are not required. Boston University requires a mid-year report with your first-semester grades, and theyll check your final transcript to ensure you stayed on track. Mid-year and final transcripts. Not at all.

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Ivy Central

MAY 3, 2023

The extra semesters or years you take to graduate increases the cost of your degree. Standardized Test Scores: Pitzer College is test optional. of students submitted their test scores. This means that 93% first-year students continue their education for their sophomore year and beyond.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 16, 2023

For classes that switch at the semester (like Photography I/Photography II ), list each course separately and select the term ( First Semester or Second Semester). Note that if your school doesn’t give semester grades for a year-long course, you can just enter the Final Grade. Is college even worth it?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 14, 2024

Notre Dame will maintain a test-optional policy for the 2024 and 2025 application cycles, allowing applicants to decide whether to submit standardized test scores. SAT scores were submitted by 36% of admitted students, while 33% chose to omit standardized test scores altogether. Should I go test-optional?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Standardized test scores (optional). Northeastern is test-optional , so SAT and ACT scores are not required. Northeastern requires a mid-year report with your first-semester grades, and theyll check your final transcript to make sure you stayed on track. Northeastern does not favor one test over the other.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Standardized test scores (optional). Pomona is test-optional , so you dont have to submit SAT or ACT scores. Your school counselor will submit a mid-year report with your first-semester grades, and Pomona will check your final transcript to make sure you stayed on track. Pomona does not favor one test over the other.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 14, 2024

Additionally, while the top 25% of Math scores may approach perfection, Notre Dame considers a holistic view of applicants, recognizing that excellence extends beyond standardized test scores. Approximately 33% of applicants chose to omit standardized test scores from their applications. Should I go test-optional?

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 1, 2025

Standardized test scores. UC Berkeley is test-free, meaning SAT and ACT scores are not considered in the application review process. UC Berkeley will ask for your first-semester grades in your senior year and will check your final high school transcript. UC Berkeley follows a test-free policy.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 25, 2024

For the incoming classes through the fall 2026 admission cycle, UConn has adopted a test-optional policy. This means that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores. Applicants must submit official SAT scores through the testing agency if they want their scores considered during the application review.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 17, 2024

No applicants omitted standardized test scores from their applications, because Georgetown’s testing requirements. However, they consider the highest scores from each section of the SAT across multiple test dates that applicants submit. What percentage of Georgetown applicants submit the SAT?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 23, 2024

William & Mary has extended its test-optional policy indefinitely, allowing applicants to decide whether to include SAT or ACT scores as part of their application. The admissions team will review applications holistically, instead of relying on standardized test scores as a deciding factor.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

For the upcoming admissions cycle, WashU is test-optional. This policy is effective for applicants seeking admission through the fall semester of 2024. Because of this policy, applicants can decide for themselves whether to submit standardized test scores. Should I go test-optional?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

For the upcoming admissions cycle, WashU is test-optional. This policy is effective for applicants seeking admission through the fall semester of 2024. Because of this policy, applicants can decide for themselves whether to submit standardized test scores. Should I go test-optional? Louis’s SAT code?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

Stanford University maintains a test-optional policy for applicants. This means that standardized test scores, including ACT and SAT, are not required for admission. Admitted students who plan to enroll will be required to submit official test score documentation. What are Stanford’s ACT requirements?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 17, 2024

For the 2023-2024 admission cycle, Brown University will maintain a test-optional policy for all first-year, transfer, and Resumed Undergraduate Education applicants. If students choose to submit test scores, they may self-report them or send them officially to Brown. Should I go test-optional?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 9, 2024

In addition, Lehigh’s admissions team maintains high expectations for their applicants, including with regard to standardized testing scores. For the academic years 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024, Lehigh will maintain their test-optional policy. Read more about Lehigh’s college credit policies here.

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BestColleges

MARCH 13, 2024

Test scores will help the university sort applicants according to major preferences. Adding to the growing list of top schools reinstating standardized test requirements, the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) will require students to submit SAT or ACT scores beginning next fall. So what purposes will the scores serve?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 19, 2024

Carnegie Mellon University is known for its rigorous academic standards and research opportunities. Standardized testing, particularly the ACT, plays a significant role in the college application journey. Carnegie Mellon has adopted a test-optional policy through fall 2025. What is Carnegie Mellon’s ACT code?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 9, 2024

In addition, Lehigh’s admissions team maintains high expectations for their applicants, including with regard to standardized testing scores. For the academic years 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024, Lehigh will maintain their test-optional policy. Read more about Lehigh’s college credit policies here.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 19, 2024

Carnegie Mellon has adopted a test-optional policy through fall 2025. This removes the SAT/ACT standardized testing requirement for first-year fall 2025 applicants. Students are not penalized for omitting standardized test scores. In addition, nearly a third of students went test-optional.

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