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The pendulum swings back to "Test Required" for college admissions! In a significant move, Yale, Dartmouth, and Brown have reinstated their policy requiring SAT or ACT scores for admission. This shift marks a noteworthy trend in the college admissions landscape, with public universities expected to follow suit. #CollegeAdmissions #SAT #ACT #HigherEducation

Big news coming from Dartmouth College today. The Ivy League school has announced that it is reinstating a requirement that applicants submit scores from the SAT/ACT. The decision comes after an internal study on standardized tests and careful consideration, the school said. Dartmouth was one of hundreds of schools that went test optional since 2020, amid other COVID-era admissions changes. In 2022, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which also went test optional, announced it would bring back the requirement. One result of the study that may surprise people: Researchers found that some disadvantaged prospective students who scored competitively on the SAT or ACT decided not to submit them because they thought the scores weren't high enough. But in actuality, submitting those scores may have helped them because it shows their ability to overcome adversity. Sian Leah Beilock, Dartmouth’s president, wrote in an email to students Monday that they found that SAT and ACT scores “can be especially helpful in identifying students from less-resourced backgrounds who would succeed at Dartmouth but might otherwise be missed in a test-optional environment.” And Dartmouth and MIT may soon not be alone, according to Kaplan's latest college admissions officers survey, which was concluded in December. We found that 15 percent of the more than 200 test optional colleges and universities we spoke with are considering reinstating the requirement or will definitely do so. We'll continue to track this trend.

Big news coming from Dartmouth College today. The Ivy League school has announced that it is reinstating a requirement that applicants submit scores from the SAT/ACT. The decision comes after an internal study on standardized tests and careful consideration, the school said. Dartmouth was one of hundreds of schools that went test optional since 2020, amid other COVID-era admissions changes. In 2022, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which also went test optional, announced it would bring back the requirement. One result of the study that may surprise people: Researchers found that some disadvantaged prospective students who scored competitively on the SAT or ACT decided not to submit them because they thought the scores weren't high enough. But in actuality, submitting those scores may have helped them because it shows their ability to overcome adversity. Sian Leah Beilock, Dartmouth’s president, wrote in an email to students Monday that they found that SAT and ACT scores “can be especially helpful in identifying students from less-resourced backgrounds who would succeed at Dartmouth but might otherwise be missed in a test-optional environment.” And Dartmouth and MIT may soon not be alone, according to Kaplan's latest college admissions officers survey, which was concluded in December. We found that 15 percent of the more than 200 test optional colleges and universities we spoke with are considering reinstating the requirement or will definitely do so. We'll continue to track this trend.

SATs are back. Dartmouth is the first Ivy League to reverse course after pledging to remove standardized test requirements https://lnkd.in/ggspkWbK 🎓 Let's Talk About College Admissions 🎓 Hey everyone! As someone who knows a lot about colleges, I want to talk about Dartmouth College's new rule for students applying in 2029. They're saying that students have to take tests again to get in. Some people are worried about this. They say that the tests can be unfair for some students, especially those who don't have a lot of money or resources. It might make it harder for them to get into college. With this decision, we must consider whether reinstating standardized testing could create barriers for students who may not have had access to resources or test preparation, perpetuating existing disparities in college admissions. What do you think about this? Do you think everyone should have a fair chance to get into college? Let me know what you think! #CollegeTalk #FairChances #whatdoyouthink

Exploring Dartmouth College Policy! Dartmouth College has announced the reinstatement of SAT or ACT test score requirements for prospective students, reversing course from the test-optional policies adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic. As an Ivy League institution, Dartmouth's decision carries significant weight. Many colleges made standardized tests optional due to pandemic disruptions, while others questioned the role of these tests in admissions. The SAT and ACT have long been pillars of the college admissions process. However, recent years saw a shift, with some schools dropping them entirely and thousands making them optional. Dartmouth's move signals a potential swing back towards emphasizing standardized test scores in admissions, despite ongoing debates around equity and the value of these exams. What do you think about this decision? Do let us know in the comments. #admit #global #study #act #sat #undergraduate #dartmouth #ivy #usa #us #trend #quote #StudyAbroad #admission

The sticker price to attend an Ivy League school next year is stretching to more than $90,000. At the University of Pennsylvania, for instance, the annual cost of attendance is now well above the median household income in the US, with tuition, fees, housing and other expenses totaling an estimated $92,288. Here's a list of the estimated cost of attendance, including tuition, housing, fees, and other expenses, at Ivy League schools for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Yale University has joined MIT, Dartmouth and Georgetown in reinstating the SAT as an admissions requirement. For the last four years most colleges and universities have been test-optional. Most remain test-optional. The problem with the test-optional policy is that it deprives some students of a factor that might make a difference. Recent research has shown that the SAT is the best predictor of college grades--better than the GPA. Selective colleges know the quality of many private and public high schools in the nation. And, let's face it, they have favorite feeder schools. The SAT was created at Harvard in 1926 to expand the geographic diversity of the student body to include young people from outside the orbit of a few New England prep schools. That idea is returning.

“…as the future Class of 2029 gears up for another round of college admissions mayhem… sharp increases in applications, stark declines in admit rates,” and more are now creating Alt-Ivies that are “as elite, competitive, and desirable as Harvard, Yale, Princeton, etc.” Town & Country introduces the top 15 Alt-Ivies of 2024 here. https://lnkd.in/dUHeDtnE

This fall, the final headcount at BGSU includes 19,703 students, up 3.9 percent compared to 18,966 students in fall of 2023. Cecilia Castellano, vice president for enrollment management at BGSU said this year’s freshman class is the largest and highest achieving freshman class in University history, with first-time student enrollment up 14 percent over fall 2023 and up 22 percent compared to fall 2022. “The BGSU class of 2028 includes nearly 3,950 students,” Ms. Castellano said. “The class also has the highest grade point average in BGSU history at 3.69 with a median ACT score of 25.1.” https://lnkd.in/g_qwvwS7

In the dynamic world of modern education, characterised by continuous change and heightened expectations, it is essential that students foster a holistic skill set to navigate the complexities of modern life successfully. Transitioning from a narrow fixation on academic achievements to embracing multifaceted personal growth poses a tough challenge within the educational setting. However, by prioritising holistic development, educators and institutions can equip students with the resilience and adaptability needed to thrive in an ever-evolving competitive world.