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The Class of 2025 faced a highly competitive college admissions cycle, with our expert counselors offering a comprehensive analysis of admissions data, trends, and implications for current 8th-11th grade students in an upcoming webinar. The session will cover early action, early decision, and regular decision results at top colleges, changing acceptance rates, test-optional policies, and the impact of extracurriculars and essays on successful applications, while providing strategic guidance for families navigating this evolving landscape with actionable steps younger students can take to strengthen their profiles as the process continues to change.
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Securing testing accommodations for the SAT or ACT is not automatic, and it rarely moves quickly. The process requires careful preparation, strict attention to deadlines, and close coordination with your school. Families who start early have the best chance of avoiding delays and making sure their student has the support they need on test day.