Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

Possible decisions include acceptance/admission, deferral to the regular decision pool (for applications submitted in the early rounds), placement on a waitlist, or denial of admission. Test Blind : A college admissions policy where standardized test scores (like the SAT or ACT) are not considered at all, even if a student submits them.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

JUNIOR YEAR September - January Schedule and sit for standardized ACT or SAT tests if the student is taking them. Here is a list of colleges and universities that are standardized test-optional for the upcoming admissions cycle. May Study for and take SAT or ACT tests, if offered.

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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. So, should you even be trying to test?

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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. Testing Policy This week, UT Austin announced its reinstatement of mandatory standardized testing as part of the undergraduate application.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In addition to being two of their toughest academic years, your child will be tasked with maximizing their standardized test scores, continuing to pursue high-impact extracurricular activities, securing recommendation letters, and working on their college applications by writing essay upon essay. Study for ACT or SAT.

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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

and an average standardized test score – for those who submitted a score at all – of 1450 on the SAT and 32 on the ACT. Tulane also prioritized avoided waitlisting students EDII applicants who were deferred in the Early Action round as to not leave them in limbo for a second time.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 26, 2024

For many applicants, it represents the final verdict on their college aspirations, as they eagerly check their email or log into admission portals to discover whether they’ve been accepted, denied, or waitlisted. Deferral/Denial and Waitlist Analysis & Guidance Launch an action plan to maximize your chances of admission.

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The Ivy Dean

MARCH 13, 2023

In keeping with national trends, Cornell University has extended its two-year suspension of SAT/ACT requirements to 2023 and 2024 applicants. Some colleges and schools are score-free, meaning that scores will not be considered in the admissions process, while others are test optional, meaning that scores will be considered if submitted.

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The Ivy Dean

MARCH 13, 2023

Moreover, the school introduced and has extended its test optional policy for first-year and transfer applicants for the next three admission cycles applying in the falls of 2023, 2024, and 2025. As such, applicants may submit an ACT or SAT score only if they wish to do so.

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Berkeley² Academy

APRIL 20, 2024

It is very important to perform well in your senior year as colleges may make requests for updated, mid-year transcripts—especially for students who are waitlisted or deferred from their top schools. Study, study, study for upcoming standardized tests!

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Ivy Central

JUNE 13, 2023

The College waitlisted 1,970 students and denied admission to 7,487. Last year, the College admitted one waitlisted student. Students who choose to submit their scores have an SAT score between 1490–1550 or an ACT score of 34–35.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The PSAT, or Preliminary SAT, is a standardized test that gives you a sneak peek at what the SAT will be like. It’s typically taken during your junior year and is a great way to practice and see how you might score on the actual SAT. Prepare for the SAT and ACT. Worried about the cost?

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StandOut College Prep

APRIL 10, 2023

Some of the factors that impact your chances of admission into MIT include: Academic performance: Your high school GPA, course rigor, and standardized test scores (if submitted) all play a role in the admissions process. This means that you are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of your application.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In fact, last year our denied SAT average was over 1400–the top 5% of global test takers. At many colleges nationally, they make formulaic decisions where an equation determines admission—this could be test scores + GPA, or just grades. We all know that standardized tests have bias. Do I think you are smart?

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

APRIL 26, 2021

JUNIOR YEAR January-April Schedule and sit for standardized ACT or SAT tests, if the student is taking them. Here is a list of colleges and universities that are standardized test-optional for the upcoming admissions cycle. May Study for and take SAT or ACT tests, if offered. Finalize summer plans.

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StandOut College Prep

APRIL 6, 2023

The committee’s decisions determine whether an applicant is accepted, rejected, or waitlisted for the program or institution. Standardized Test Scores Admissions officers do value standardized test scores as they can provide valuable insight into an applicant’s academic abilities.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

It’s neither required nor recommended for applicants to take the SAT or ACT. Among the class of 2024, 41 percent submitted SAT scores and 36 percent submitted ACT scores. Maintaining a highly competitive GPA is certainly a factor for admission, as is choosing a curriculum that demonstrates intellectual-rigor and a love of learning.

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University Gurus

APRIL 30, 2020

Here’s a spreadsheet of Colleges That Have Announced Test-Optional Policies Due to Covid-19. SAT Update (Including Subject Tests). March, April, and May SAT and Subject Tests have all been canceled. Waitlists – Longer and More Acceptances. Standardized Tests. What Does Test Optional Mean?

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 9, 2023

Standardized test scores, such as the SAT or ACT, are also considered. Notification : After the final vote, the admissions office sends notifications to all applicants, letting them know whether they have been admitted, denied, or waitlisted.

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University Gurus

MARCH 5, 2021

As the full admissions committee winds down, it tweaks the list through a practice called “lopping” – changing an application’s status from “admit” to “waitlist” or “deny.” As admissions expert Jeffrey Selingo notes, in the last 15 years the GPA and standardized test score have “come to mean less and less.”.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

NYU average ACT score: 33 25th percentile: 31 75th percentile: 35 NYU average SAT score: 1550 25th percentile: 1350 75th percentile: 1530 Demographic information for the class of 2027: International students: 22.2% Here are some numbers for the class of 2026: Most accepted students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating high school class.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 26, 2024

Recently, peer institutions like Dartmouth College , Yale University , Brown University and Cornell University announced a return to requiring SAT or ACT scores. Harvard University also backtracked from its two-year test-optional commitment when it announced it would require standardized test scores , effective for the Class of 2029.

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Spark Admissions

JANUARY 23, 2023

After the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult or impossible for many students to take the ACT and the SAT, the vast majority of American colleges and universities chose to institute temporary (or, in some cases, permanent) test-optional policies. Which colleges will be test-optional for the Class of 2024?

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Spark Admissions

JANUARY 23, 2023

After the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult or impossible for many students to take the ACT and the SAT, the vast majority of American colleges and universities chose to institute temporary (or, in some cases, permanent) test-optional policies. Which colleges will be test-optional for the high school Class of 2024 (a.k.a.

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Spark Admissions

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Because the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult or impossible for many students to take the ACT and the SAT, the vast majority of American colleges and universities chose to institute temporary (or, in some cases, permanent) test-optional policies. Which colleges will be test-optional for the Class of 2023?

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