Ivy Central

MAY 19, 2023

Application Components Complete the UC application and add the scores from the high school transcripts. Standardized Test Score: The University of California is test blind. Students can choose from various specializations, such as teaching and learning, educational policy, and counseling.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

High School Profile: A document supplied by high schools to colleges that summarizes the school’s grading system, course offerings, standardized test score ranges, and other important data. Some colleges require students to fill this out and they use it instead of a student’s transcript. SRAR: Self reported academic record.

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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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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?

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Solomon Admissions

JULY 28, 2023

Section 3: Education Once you reach the Education section it is important to have a copy of your high school transcript and current courses on hand. When a college reviews the information you report, they will compare it to your official transcript, submitted by your high school, any discrepancies may raise a red flag.

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Ivy Central

MAY 3, 2023

High School Transcript: The high school transcript should include the mid-term grades from the senior year. Standardized Test Scores: Pitzer College is test optional. of students submitted their test scores. Many more students apply for Regular Decision than Early Decision.

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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. SAT/ACT scores are used by colleges to try and standardize students across the country.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 20, 2023

ESU requires proof of high school completion, such as official transcripts or a GED diploma. Excelsior University Acceptance Rate: 100% Consider Excelsior if you're returning to school, as the university's generous transfer credit policy helps many learners graduate in 12 months or fewer. However, Roberts uses a 2.8

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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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SSA Online College Prep

JULY 3, 2023

Schools go test-optional in an attempt to increase diversity and be less reliant on standardized test scores in admissions decisions. But many top schools still require standardized tests. By 2019, more than 1000 schools were test-optional, and by 2023 that number has grown to over 1900. I'm confused!

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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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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Both colleges will start their new testing policy with current high school juniors, the university class of 2029. Duke also came out with an announcement this week that said they will no longer assign a numerical score to standardized test scores, SAT or ACT or students’ essays. Do I have the time to really prepare?

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 21, 2025

Thats right: the entire CSU system has dropped standardized tests from their admissions process. While test scores wont determine your eligibility, they can still be used after acceptance to help place you in appropriate math or writing courses. Standardized testing? Standardized test scores?

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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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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 10, 2024

The University of Michigan has implemented a test-optional policy for undergraduate admissions. This policy starts with students applying for matriculation in the academic term of winter 2025. In summary, it allows applicants to choose whether to submit standardized test scores as part of their application.

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Elite Open School

APRIL 1, 2020

The University of California announced today that it has “temporarily relaxed some undergraduate admissions policies” for the fall 2021 freshman class so that “students are not penalized by their inability to earn letter grades for academic classes or take standardized tests during the COVID-19 pandemic.” Should I still take it?

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 13, 2024

In most scenarios, applications are reviewed with a holistic process (an exception would be the state of Texas’s auto admit policy—which applies to the ,, top 6% of students within their high school class applying to UT Austin and the ,, top 10% at other Texas universities like Texas A&M). What is the most prominent use of AI?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

UMass Amherst is test-optional for first-year entering applicants. This means that you are not required to submit standardized test scores in order to apply to UMass Amherst. UMass Amherst requires all scores to be sent directly from the testing agency. Read more about UMass Amherst’s SAT Subject Test policy here.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 12, 2024

For the foreseeable future, UGA requires applicants to submit standardized test scores. UGA allows applicants to self-report their SAT scores on their applications, but official scores must also be submitted electronically by the respective testing agency by the application deadline. Should I go test-optional?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 12, 2024

For the foreseeable future, UGA requires applicants to submit standardized test scores. UGA allows applicants to self-report their SAT scores on their applications, but official scores must also be submitted electronically by the respective testing agency by the application deadline. What are UGA’s SAT requirements?

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HelloCollege

JANUARY 16, 2025

In this article, well explore what direct admissions is, how it works, and which colleges are embracing this policy. No Standardized Tests Required Many colleges using direct admissions forgo standardized test requirements, making it easier for students to qualify based on academic performance alone.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

UMass Amherst is test-optional for first-year entering applicants. This means that you are not required to submit standardized test scores in order to apply to UMass Amherst. UMass Amherst requires all scores to be sent directly from the testing agency. UMass Amherst’s ACT code for submitting official test scores is 1924.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 20, 2024

Emory University has extended its test-optional policy for prospective students applying in the 2024-25 admission cycle. This means that submitting standardized test scores is completely optional, and students will not be disadvantaged if they choose not to submit them. Should I go test-optional?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 20, 2024

Emory University has extended its test-optional policy for prospective students applying in the 2024-25 admission cycle. This means that submitting standardized test scores is completely optional, and students will not be disadvantaged if they choose not to submit them. Should I go test-optional?

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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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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

You know that your college applicant is much more than a high GPA and solid standardized test scores—they’re an exceptionally intelligent, self-driven, independent thinker who would thrive in a rigorous but free-spirited academic atmosphere on a classic New England college campus.

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Solomon Admissions

AUGUST 23, 2022

Standardized testing such as the SAT and ACT - a de facto requirement across the vast majority of institutions - were quickly made optional, providing students who may have found standardized testing to be a barrier with an opportunity to submit their best application based on the quality of their performance across high-school grades.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 21, 2022

Language Requirements | Standardized Testing | Transcripts | Visas | Timeline | Financial Aid | Summary. The popular language-learning app Duolingo offers a low-cost, online testing option which is beginning to be accepted by more universities. Standardized Testing. Transcript Evaluation.

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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 12, 2024

Rice University currently operates under a test-optional policy. Rice University values a holistic approach to admissions, as they consider various aspects of an applicant’s academic and extracurricular achievements, not just test scores. The remaining 24% chose to omit standardized test scores from their application.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

Rice University has implemented a test-optional policy for applicants. This not only means that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores. More information on Rice’s SAT requirements can be found on the University’s Application Policies & Procedures webpage.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Check The fewest students say test-optional admissions policies (13%) and return on investment (18%) were top factors in their college choice. Check Most students (63%) agree that grades and academic transcripts are among the most important factors for schools to consider in an applicant. Do Standardized Test Scores Matter?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 10, 2024

Starting with students matriculating into the academic term of winter 2025, the University of Michigan has implemented a test-optional policy for undergraduate admissions. This means that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores. Moreover, opting not to submit scores will not disadvantage applicants.

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BestColleges

JULY 27, 2023

The money students spend on college applications, standardized tests and test prep, college advisors, and more varies greatly. Standardized Testing Fees Last year, over 1.7 All those testing fees add up. It costs $60-$220 just to take a single standardized test.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 16, 2024

Virginia Tech’s undergraduate admissions process is test-optional , meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores. Going test-optional will also not impact scholarship consideration. In addition, 7% submitted ACT scores, and 54% did not submit standardized test scores.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 16, 2024

Virginia Tech’s undergraduate admissions process is test-optional , meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores. Going test-optional will also not impact scholarship consideration. In addition, 39% submitted SAT scores, and 54% did not submit standardized test scores.

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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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