Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 4, 2024

In this ever-changing college admissions landscape, the role of standardized testing remains a hot topic (and source of confusion). Understanding how these tests fit into the broader admissions process can help demystify their purpose and highlight strategies you can use to enhance your applications.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Under guidance from the NCAA Standardized Test Score Task Force, the Division I Council voted to eliminate the testing requirement altogether. The NCAA has waived standardized test requirements in Division I sports since April 2020 due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. 11-14 in San Antonio, Texas.

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Solomon Admissions

JULY 9, 2024

Faculty Frustration with High School Curricula Having spent the majority of my career in enrollment management positions, the question of standardized testing’s impact on college admissions arises more frequently than you might expect.

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College Wise

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In Collegewise’s work as a tutoring entity, we’ve helped many students with learning differences and families apply for testing accommodations and prepare for the ACT or SAT. It’s not unusual for a Collegewise student and family to consider whether to pursue accommodations, and the process can seem daunting.

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Koodoos Learning

OCTOBER 9, 2022

The test-optional movement started almost 50 years ago at Bowdoin College, but in the past few years, more and more colleges have joined along. Recently, diversity concerns may have led to more colleges deciding to go test optional. that are now test-optional, according to the National Center for Fair and Open Testing.”

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

According to Columbia, this move was prompted by a growing recognition of the flaws in standardized testing and the school’s desire to make the admissions process more equitable and accessible to a broader range of students. For decades, standardized tests have been central to the college admissions process.

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

According to Columbia, this move was prompted by a growing recognition of the flaws in standardized testing and the school’s desire to make the admissions process more equitable and accessible to a broader range of students. For decades, standardized tests have been central to the college admissions process.

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BestColleges

JULY 18, 2024

The math, reading, and English core test will be reduced from three hours to two hours to curb test-taking fatigue. Many colleges and universities went test-optional during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some have recently reinstated standardized testing requirements. The ACT Education Corp.,

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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. News & World Report in 2024.

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College Admissions Strategies

JANUARY 17, 2023

The transition from paper-based to digital testing affirms the continuing relevance and usefulness of standardized tests in the test optional, post-pandemic era. The post Students Can Prepare for Digital Testing appeared first on College Admissions Strategies.

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College Transitions

AUGUST 29, 2024

Planning when you will take standardized tests is an important part of any college admissions strategy.

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College Transitions

JULY 10, 2024

Prior to the onset of the pandemic in March 2020, rarely did a single month pass without another well-known college or university making headlines by announcing that it would no longer require applicants to submit standardized test scores.

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Ivy Coach

MARCH 23, 2023

The Ultimate List of Test-Optional Colleges The Covid-19 pandemic ushered in a new era in elite college admissions: test-optional admissions policies. With test cancelations and administrative closures due to … Read More Ivy Coach

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road2college

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The SAT, or Scholastic Aptitude Test, is a standardized test administered by the College Board. The post Achieving a Good Score on the SAT: How the Test Works and Tips for Success appeared first on Road2College. colleges widely use it.

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Spark Admissions

JANUARY 28, 2022

When the pandemic began, nearly all colleges and universities in the United States dropped their testing requirements when it became impossible for students in some areas of the country to find a test center and date reliably. Initially, however, it seemed like the Ivy League was eager to return to requiring test scores.

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Inside Emory Admission

MARCH 29, 2023

>> Updated March, 2023 Emory University has extended its test optional policy for applicants who plan to enroll as first-year students in Fall 2024. In addition, transfer applicants for Fall 2024 can also take advantage of this test optional policy. WHO DOES THE POLICY APPLY TO? We look forward to hearing from you!

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 9, 2023

This became especially true in 2020, given changes in test administration and colleges’ testing policies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Two years later, colleges continue to update their testing requirements, with some extending their test-optional periods and others opting for permanent changes.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 12, 2023

More students in the class of 2023 took the ACT test from the previous year. High school students' ACT test scores have dropped to their lowest level in more than 30 years, according to the nonprofit organization that administers the test. increase in the class of 2023 SAT test takers — with 1.9 Despite only 20.8%

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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Test scores and test-optional admissions, which have been in the spotlight for several years now, are getting renewed attention as of late. Many colleges have still not decided if they will become permanently test-optional for admissions. Perhaps not surprisingly, demand for SAT and ACT testing has been rising.

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BestColleges

JULY 17, 2023

The Classic Learning Test is an alternative to the SAT and ACT and is accepted by over 200 mostly private and religious colleges and universities. Ron DeSantis signed a bill allowing public schools to administer the test. The test may soon be accepted by public universities in Florida. What’s the Classic Learning Test?

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ACM College Consulting

MAY 3, 2024

Last summer, more than 1900 colleges were test optional, test-free or test-blind. Many others have stated they will not go back to requiring test scores yet, if ever, but there is still the potential for more colleges to return to requiring test scores. So, should students still take a test?

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Solomon Admissions

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Did you know that there are over 1,830 colleges and universities that have switched to test-optional over the last few years? These universities recognize that standardized tests alone do not fully represent a student’s abilities, talents, and/or potential. So, what does the term ‘test-optional’ really mean for you as a student?

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 8, 2023

Test anxiety is very common , and has probably impacted nearly 50% of students at least once in their academic career. Symptoms of test anxiety range from mild to extreme and from physical (sweaty palms) to emotional (low self-esteem). For most, test anxiety is caused by a combination of factors , which can make it hard to alleviate.

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HelloCollege

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a standardized test that—according to the creators—measures a student’s aptitude for reading, listening, speaking, and writing English in an academic setting. It’s a test of your preparation for taking the TOEFL. What is the TOEFL?

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road2college

JANUARY 9, 2024

The post Use These 5 Key SAT/ACT Tips on Test Day appeared first on Road2College. The benefits of preparing academically for the SAT and ACT are obvious, but many students and families underestimate the importance.

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Scoir

AUGUST 10, 2023

Most people venturing into the college admission process have heard about the SAT and the ACT tests. Words like score choice, superscoring, self-reporting, test flexible, and test optional can be super confusing and stress-inducing. Don't worry!

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Not everyone feels confident when it comes to taking tests. You’re not alone— around 40 to 60% of high school students experience test anxiety, a type of stress that makes it tough to focus and perform well during exams. As a high school student, you’re probably no stranger to big tests like AP exams, the PSAT, or the SAT and ACT.

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Standardized tests, like the SAT and ACT, are used to determine academic readiness and skills for entering university. In this blog, we will cover the current data on scores year after year, factors associated with the changes, and how to best approach these standardized tests in light of recent data. compared to 19.5

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Spark Admissions

MAY 2, 2023

These are lifelong skills that will serve you even when you’re no longer taking math tests and writing book reports. Yet, you would be surprised by how many high school students don’t do their homework, leaving assignments unfinished or waiting until right before the test to do them. To get better grades, do the homework assignments.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 22, 2024

As the school year approaches, it’s time to finalize your standardized test prep plan and mark your calendar with upcoming SAT and ACT test dates. Not sure which test is your forte? In an ideal world, we recommend beginning one-on-one test prep a few months ahead of your scheduled test date.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 9, 2023

As you may know, the SAT is in the process of transitioning to a new version of the test. In addition to being administered completely digitally, the test will have some new features that could make it a better or worse option for you, particularly in the context of extended test-optional admissions policies.

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2024

million high school seniors took the ACT test in 2023 according to ACT.com and now ACT is making ACT test changes. In light of falling average test scores among that group, It’s rare for a standardized test to change based on student, teacher, and administrator feedback.

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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Admissions officers mark each individual factor (grades, test scores, essays, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, etc.) What About Standardized Test Scores? The other academic factor is your test score on the ACT or SAT. But even if colleges remain test-optional, you should still attempt the test.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The lack of standardized testing places more weight on nonacademic factors like guidance counselor recommendations and nonacademic ratings by admissions officers, which are biased toward higher-income students, according to the study. Students from a U.S.

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Scoir

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Students usually take the test that has been historically prevalent in their area or school. In the past, the SAT was typically a coastal test, predominant in the East and West Coast regions, while the ACT was more often taken in the middle of the country. Does that mean that you should take both tests? Not necessarily.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 18, 2024

With options like the ACT, ACT plus science, ACT plus writing, or ACT plus science and writing, students can highlight their strengths and tailor their test experience. Shorter Test Duration: The new ACT test duration is cut by up to one-third, making it just two hours long. The post Is the ACT About to Dethrone the SAT?

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Spark Admissions

JANUARY 28, 2022

The past few years have seen an unprecedented number of American colleges and universities suspend or even completely drop their requirement that applicants submit standardized test scores from the SAT or ACT. Digital Testing. The test will also be designed to save students’ work automatically in the event of technical issues.

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