Posts tagged College Admissions
Can a Student Still Be Competitive with Lower SAT®/ACT® Scores?
Can a Student Still Be Competitive with Lower SAT®/ACT® Scores?

Help your clients interpret SAT®/ACT® scores in context. This post explains middle 50% ranges, academic goal alignment, and test-optional policies.

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Matt McCorkleTest Score Reports, Test Scores, SAT® Scores, ACT® Scores, Standardized Test Scores, Submitting Test Scores, Digital SAT® Scores, Retest, Retake SAT®, Retake ACT®, Raise Scores, Boost Scores, Testing Policies, Test-Optional, Test-Optional Policy, Test-Blind, Test-Blind Policy, College Admissions, score improvement, ACT® Score Improvement, SAT® Score Improvement, Academic Goals, Middle 50%, Reach Schools, Target Schools, Match Schools, Safety Schools, Academic Fit, Lower Test Scores, Advice for Students, Advice for Clients
Why the Rest of Senior Year Still Counts Even After College Acceptance
Why the Rest of Senior Year Still Counts Even After College Acceptance

College acceptance is a milestone, not the finish line for high school seniors. This post explains why final grades, graduation requirements, and good judgment still matter.

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Matt McCorkleHigh School Seniors, Senior Year, Senior Spring, College Acceptance, College Admissions, High School Graduation Requirements, Test Scores, National Decision Day, May 1st, Senioritis, Advice for Students, Advice for Clients, Supporting Students, Supporting Clients
The Real Differences Between College Testing Policies: A Tutor’s Guide
The Real Differences Between College Testing Policies: A Tutor’s Guide

A clear guide to test-optional, test-blind, test-flexible, and other college testing policies—plus how to explain each one to your clients.

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Matt McCorkleTesting Policy Changes, Testing Policies, College Admissions, College Admissions Changes, College Admissions Testing Policies, SAT®, ACT®, SAT® Scores, ACT® Scores, College Prep, College Planning, Supporting Clients, Advice for Clients, Advice for Students, Test-Optional Policy, Test-Optional, Test-Flexible Policy, Test-Blind, Test-Free, Test-Recommended Policy, Test-Blind Policy, Test-Free Policy, Standardized Testing Mandates
The Advantages of Applying to 70+ HBCUs Through the Common Black College Application (CBCA)
The Advantages of Applying to 70+ HBCUs Through the Common Black College Application (CBCA)

Explore how the Common Black College Application (CBCA) streamlines admission to 70+ HBCUs for just $20—essential insights for test-prep tutors guiding students through HBCU applications.

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Matt McCorkleHBCU, CBCA, Common Black College App, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, College Applications, College Students, College Planning, College Prep, College List, College Admissions, Supporting Students, Supporting Clients
The Early Decision Lawsuit: What It Means for Students Applying This Fall
The Early Decision Lawsuit: What It Means for Students Applying This Fall

A new lawsuit filed against 32 top colleges, the Common App, and Scoir targets Early Decision admissions. Learn what it means for students applying to colleges this fall—and how to guide your clients through Early Decision uncertainty.

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Matt McCorkleCollege News, Early Decision (ED), Early Decision Commitment, Early Action (EA), Regular Decision (RD), College Decision, College Selection, College Acceptance, College Fit, College Applications, College Planning, College, College Admissions, Academic Fit, Advice for Clients
Standardized Testing Under Government Scrutiny: What Tutors Need to Know Now
Standardized Testing Under Government Scrutiny: What Tutors Need to Know Now

Understand the current scrutiny surrounding standardized testing and college admissions by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn how these changes may affect the test-prep world and the future of college admissions.

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Matt McCorkleStandardized Testing News, Standardized Testing Mandates, Standardized Testing, Standardized Test Scores, Department of Education, DOE, Testing Policy Changes, Test-Optional, Test-Optional Policy, College Admissions, College Admissions Changes, College Prep, College Planning, Test Prep, Test Scores, Advice for Tutors, Advice for Students, Advice for Clients, Supporting Students, Supporting Clients, Test-Prep News, College News
Back to Basics: Standardized Testing Returns to More College Admissions
Back to Basics: Standardized Testing Returns to More College Admissions

Stay informed on the latest changes in college admissions, as standardized testing policies shift at leading institutions like the University of Pennsylvania and Ohio State University.

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Matt McCorkleCollege News, Standardized Testing News, College Admissions Changes, College Admissions, College Prep, College Planning, SAT® Prep, SAT® Scores, ACT® Prep, ACT® Scores, Test Scores, Standardized Test Scores, College Acceptance, College Readiness
2025 College Admissions Shifts and Changes: What Tutors and Students Need to Know
2025 College Admissions Shifts and Changes: What Tutors and Students Need to Know

Discover the latest trends in college admissions for 2025, as shifting policies and societal changes reshape college applications and evaluation methods.

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Matt McCorkleCollege Admissions, Testing Policy Changes, Education Policy Changes, College Planning, College Prep, College Portfolio, College Acceptance, College Acceptance Rates, Holistic Admissions, Legacy Admissions, inequality, College-Bound Students, Affirmative Action Policies, Test-Optional Policy, Test-Optional, Standardized Testing, Standardized Test Scores, College Admissions Changes, College Trends, College Search, Academic Fit
The Ultimate Guide to Self-Reporting SAT® and ACT® Scores
The Ultimate Guide to Self-Reporting SAT® and ACT® Scores

Discover how self-reporting SAT® and ACT® scores simplifies the college application process. Learn about its benefits and essential tips for applicants.

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Matt McCorkleTest Prep, Test Prep Advice, College Admissions, College Applications, Test Scores, Standardized Testing, Standardized Test Scores, ACT® Scores, SAT® Scores, Self-Reporting Test Scores, College Application, College Prep, College, College Planning, College Acceptance, College Enrollment, Advice for Students, Advice for Clients
Welcome to the Ivy League: Key Prep Strategies for Students and Tutors
Welcome to the Ivy League: Key Prep Strategies for Students and Tutors

Support ambitious students in their college journey with tailored test prep and strategic academic guidance. Enhance their prospects for top-tier admissions success.

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Matt McCorkleCollege Planning, High School Students, Course Selection, Advanced Placement Courses, Extracurricular Opportunities, Volunteering, High School Internships, College-Bound Students, College Acceptance, College Prep, Advice for Students, Advice for Clients, Advice for Tutors, Advice for Test-Prep Professionals, Supporting Students, Supporting Clients, Test-Prep Support, Tutoring Support, Ivy League, College Admissions, College Applications, Academic Rigor, Academic Goals
Cornell University Reinstates Standardized Testing: What It Means for Future Applicants
Cornell University Reinstates Standardized Testing: What It Means for Future Applicants

Explore the recent shift in college admissions policies as Cornell University joins the ranks of Ivy League and top-choice schools, including MIT, Dartmouth, Yale, and Georgetown, in reintroducing standardized testing mandates. Stay updated on the evolving landscape of college admissions.

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Matt McCorkleStandardized Testing News, College Acceptance, College Admissions, College Applications, College News, Test Scores, Test Score Reports, Standardized Testing Mandates, Standardized Testing
Yale's Test-Flexible Policy Encourages Applicants to Submit ACT®/SAT® Scores
Yale's Test-Flexible Policy Encourages Applicants to Submit ACT®/SAT® Scores

Another Ivy makes a major testing policy change. Explore the recent changes in standardized testing policies and how you can help your clients best navigate them.

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Matt McCorkleYale University, College News, Test-Optional Policy, Test-Flexible Policy, Testing Policy Changes, College Admissions, College Applications, Test Prep, Test-Prep Tips, Test-Prep Goals, Test Scores, ACT®, SAT®, College Readiness, Standardized Testing Mandates, Standardized Testing, Standardized Testing News