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Test-Optional vs. Test-Required: Penn and Carleton Take Diverging Paths in College Admissions

Top Tier Admissions

The landscape of college admissions continues to shift as universities re-evaluate the role of standardized testing in the application process. In a major policy change, the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) has announced that it will reinstate its standardized testing requirement for the 2025-2026 admissions cycle.

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The Secret to Acing Big Exams? It’s Not Cramming

Simply Admissions

Since this is how we naturally retain information, it only makes sense that applying the same method to studying would lead to stronger content retention and better test performance. Applying Spiraled Learning to Test Prep 1) Start Early and Spread It Out For AP and IB exams in May, begin more intensive review by February or March.

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It’s Not You, It’s Them

Admissions Village

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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Wake Forest University 

Ivy Central

Wake Forest University’s first-year retention rate is 94%. Standardized Test Scores The SAT/ACT scores are optional. The student population includes 9% international students. Four-Year Completion Rate The graduation rate is among the most important factors when selecting a college. The 4-year graduation rate is 89%.

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When is the Best Time to Start Test Prep Tutoring?

HelloCollege

By breaking it down further, we can provide a more tailored approach to when test prep tutoring makes the most sense. Section 1: When to Start Thinking About the SAT and ACT It bares repeating: It’s never too early to start thinking about standardized testing, even if the test dates seem far off.

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MIT Diversity Plummets Following Affirmative Action Ban

BestColleges

In a Q&A with MIT News , Stuart Schmill, MIT's dean of admissions and student financial services, emphasized the institution's commitment to diversity, claiming that as it has become more diverse in recent years, overall student academic performance has improved, as have retention and graduation rates.

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What You Need to Know About Brandeis University

Ivy Central

Graduation Rate Brandeis University has a 90% retention rate. Optional standardized test scores. Student Cohort Size Brandeis University has a total student population of 5,440 students with 3,591 undergraduate students. The international students represent 58 countries. A completed Early Decision Agreement Form.