Admissions Village

APRIL 25, 2023

Part 3: This Process Is Opaque In the first part of this series, we discussed the role that the rise of test-optional (it is now optional to submit standardized test scores, SAT or ACT, at most colleges) has played in opening up the applicant pool to highly selective colleges. What can we say about test-optional admissions policies today?

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 5, 2025

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. Exams You can also fulfill this requirement by scoring 500 or better on the SAT U.S. SAT Subject Test.

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Tex Admissions

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Note: this post is for External Transfers who are not UT students. Current UT students wanting to change their major or internally transfer can consult this post. Public Service Announcement: Enrolling at Austin Community College (ACC) does not improve your UT transfer chances. Many transfer students are nontraditional.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In this blog, well break down Rice Universitys acceptance rate and key admissions trends, including Regular and Early Admissions, yield, transfer, and waitlist rates. They were joined by 74 transfer students. The school received 1,370 transfer applicants and accepted only 61 students. What Is Rice Universitys Acceptance Rate?

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 16, 2025

If the incomplete work is not resolved within two semesters , the INC automatically turns into an F unless your instructor specifies otherwise. Withdrawals (W) If you withdraw from a course after the eighth week of the semester due to circumstances beyond your control, such as health issues or emergencies, a W will appear on your record.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 10, 2024

You know you want to transfer, and why—now it’s helpful to see where you’ll have the best odds of being admitted. Transfer acceptance rates vary widely and sometimes unexpectedly. Knowing which colleges are more transfer-friendly can help you narrow down your list and target the right schools. 29% Columbia 3.7% 13% Cornell 7.3%

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 15, 2024

UT AUSTIN: STANDARDIZED TESTING REQUIRED After four years of test-optional admissions for undergraduate admissions, the University of Texas at Austin will once again require standardized testing scores , beginning with applications for the Fall 2025 semester. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score. all else equal.”

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StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 9, 2025

Applicants must have taken the SAT or ACT and intend to enroll in an Opportunity Partner College and have a minimum GPA of 2.8. Geisinger Scholarship Students must be first year students entering the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor for the upcoming fall semester. The deadline to apply is January 31st.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 9, 2024

For community college students, transferring is often already built into the plan, but many other students will choose to transfer from one four-year college to another before graduation ( about 15% of all college students are transfers ). Timeline : You may not need to wait an entire year to apply to transfer.

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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. UVA is test-optional, but if you choose to submit scores, they will superscore your SAT/ACT (considering only the highest section scores). Only apply ED if UVA is your absolute top choice. What do you need to apply?

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StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 2, 2025

GPA, be a graduate of an Arizona high school; a graduate or transfer student of an Arizona community college; or a current ASU Student. GPA, have a combined SAT score of 1040 or composite ACT score of 22, and demonstrate financial need. To be eligible, students must have a minimum 3.0 The deadline is February 1st. Read more here.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 31, 2023

If you’re transferring to Oberlin, it’s good to know the stats, so here they are. Oberlin has a first-year acceptance rate of ~30ish percent each year, but their transfer acceptance rate is in the low 20s. Don’t fret though, if you want to transfer – it’s not impossible! Write Good Essays Oberlin has one essay.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

APRIL 20, 2024

In this article, we’ll delve into how these standards impact MIT’s SAT scores and requirements. What is the average SAT score at MIT? Unsurprisingly, MIT SAT scores are exceptionally high. The average composite SAT score at MIT stands at 1560 , out of a possible 1600. What is the average SAT Math score at MIT?

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

As college students return to campus for a new semester, some are considering what it would take to transfer to a new school. In fact, as we’ve noted before , almost one-third of students will transfer at some point during their college career. Unsurprisingly, the more selective the school, the tougher it is to transfer in.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Transferring to Barnard is challenging – it’s essentially an Ivy League school, but the stats are promising. In 2023, the acceptance rate for first-year students was 6.5%, and for transfers it was 24.8%. If you want to transfer to Barnard, you need to have excellent grades and scores, robust extracurriculars, and great essays.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Middlebury’s first-year acceptance rate is around 14%, and their transfer acceptance rate is around 9%, so very challenging on both accounts. Remember, when you’re transferring, you’re applying for the spots of students who have already left, which probably signals that a lot of people really like being at Middlebury.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 5, 2025

SAT scores typically land around 1100, and ACT scores of about 22. with SAT scores between 1010 and 1230 and ACT scores from 21 to 27. The average GPA for the Class of 2028 is 3.48, with SAT scores around 1047. Still cheaper than a semesters worth of lattes at some universities. Prefer to skip the tests altogether?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 23, 2024

In this article, we will dive into the W&M SAT scores and requirements. What is the average SAT score at William & Mary? William & Mary’s SAT scores reflect the competitive nature of its admissions. The average SAT score is around 1378 out of 1600. What is the average SAT English score at William & Mary?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 17, 2024

In this article, we will explore how these standards translate to their SAT scores and requirements. What is the average SAT score at Brown? Brown University’s SAT scores are highly competitive, with an average score around 1540 out of a maximum of 1600. What is the average SAT English score at Brown?

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 19, 2023

First-year acceptance rates hover in the low 10s, and the transfer acceptance rate last cycle was 8%. To break that down, out of the 321 people who applied to transfer to Hamilton, only 26 were accepted. Don’t freak out though, because that doesn’t mean applying to transfer to Hamilton is a lost cause. Like, maybe too many?

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 2, 2025

College admissions sometimes feels like a big pot of alphabet soup: AP, GPA, ACT, SAT, FAFSA, SRAR, SAI While youre probably familiar with many of these acronyms (maybe youre feeling a little too familiar with some), others, like IB, you might be feeling a little less sure about (we assume thats why youre here).

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 1, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the SAT scores and requirements for Tufts. What is the average SAT score at Tufts? As expected, Tufts SAT scores are highly competitive. The 25th percentile for SAT scores at Tufts is 1450 , and the 75th percentile is 1550. What is the average SAT English score at Tufts?

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HelloCollege

JANUARY 14, 2025

Disadvantages of Dual Enrollment in High School Credits May Not Transfer While most colleges and universities accept dual enrollment and dual credit courses, every school is different. If you take a dual enrollment course through your high school, then the course will last a semester. How Long Are Dual Enrollment Courses?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 24, 2024

In this article, we will explore the SAT scores and requirements for Stony Brook University. What is the average SAT score at Stony Brook University? Stony Brook SAT scores are competitive, reflecting the university’s rigorous academic environment. What is the average SAT English score at Stony Brook University?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 18, 2024

Let’s explore how those expectations translate to SAT scores and requirements at UNC. What is the average SAT score at UNC? As expected, UNC SAT scores are competitive. The 25th percentile for SAT scores at UNC is 1350 , and the 75th percentile is 1530. What is the average SAT English score at UNC?

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 28, 2023

Convert each grade using the UC points system: A=4 points B=3 points C=2 points D=1 point Step 2 – Consider Honors* courses Add an extra point for each completed semester of a UC honors-level course. For non-residents, you may only count transferable college courses or AP or IB HL or SL courses, but not school-designated honors courses.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

In this article, we will explore the UF SAT scores and requirements. What is the average SAT score at the University of Florida? As expected, University of Florida SAT scores are competitive. The average score at UF hovers around 1390 , out of the maximum SAT score of 1600. UF’s average SAT English score is 690.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 27, 2023

Optional SAT and ACT scores: Bowdoin College is test-optional and SAT or ACT scores are not required for admission. The average SAT score for admitted students is 1470, and the average ACT score is 33. Mid-Year Report OR Official School Transcript at Mid-Year: Report of mid-year grades and performance.

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Cornell University Undergraduate Admissions Office

APRIL 14, 2023

I remember feeling homesick and overwhelmed as I sat with my friends. During the fall semester of my junior year, I decided to pursue an ILR Credit Internship, a program that allows upperclassmen to gain professional work experience while gaining a semester’s worth of credits.

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StandOut College Prep

AUGUST 19, 2023

New & Transfer Student Dance Scholarship. Students must be enrolled at least 3/4 time (9 credit hours) each semester to receive this tuition waiver. Students must be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours) during each semester to receive this scholarship. GPA, and score a 1340 on the SAT or 30 on the ACT. Read more here.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you are denied, I am sorry, and the next step is enrolling at another college and possibly looking at transferring to UGA (you cannot apply RD if you are denied EA). In our review of standardized tests, we are fine with either the SAT or the ACT (no preference), and we will super-score the tests if you have taken one test multiple times.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 24, 2023

Occidental accepted students who had an SAT score of more than 1370 and an ACT score of more than 31. in the consortium, without having to transfer or pay additional tuition. The extra semesters or years you take to graduate increases the cost of your degree.

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BestColleges

MARCH 2, 2023

In the second semester of my junior year of high school, the pandemic hit, and all of my dreams seemed to come to a complete standstill. All of the SAT and ACT prep , college trips, and extra credit programs that I poured myself into that year seemed completely pointless. I was dead set on following my dreams.

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StandOut College Prep

AUGUST 15, 2023

February The Ever to Conquer Scholarship This is for $20,000 over four years ($5,000 per year) for incoming freshmen or $10,000 over two years ($5,000 per year) for incoming transfer students. high school GPA and incoming transfer students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and a minimum ACT score of 20 or a minimum SAT score of 1030.

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BestColleges

MARCH 2, 2023

In anticipation of record enrollment, the university is giving first-time students priority for on-campus housing next year, leaving only 600 beds on campus for returning students and incoming transfers. Some of them are considering either dropping out or transferring." a community with limited affordable housing.

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Tex Admissions

DECEMBER 1, 2023

UT requires all prospective external transfer students to write a 600-750 word response to Apply Texas Essay A: The statement of purpose will provide an opportunity to explain any extenuating circumstances that you feel could add value to your application. You can visit my comprehensive UT external transfer admissions guide here.

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ACM College Consulting

JULY 22, 2024

Currently, they enroll close to 20k undergraduate and 28k graduate students with more than 1000 transfer students each year. Students may instead choose to do full or part-time internships through the internship program and many do choose to take a semester off to work full time.

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