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Can a good SAT/ACT score make up for a weaker GPA?
A strong SAT or ACT score can shift an admissions conversation, but it cannot rewrite a four-year academic record.
August 3, 2026
A strong SAT or ACT score can shift an admissions conversation, but it cannot rewrite a four-year academic record.
Each of the Ivy League colleges is different. Watch this video to see what distinguishes Brown.
Each Ivy League university is different. One of Dartmouth’s distinctive features is its year-round calendar.
At $50 to $100 per application, a typical list can cost anywhere from $750 to $1,500. Learn how to reduce the cost.
The Common App’s seventh prompt reads simply: “Share an essay on any topic of your choice.” For many students, that freedom is paralyzing.
The honest answer is that neither is universally superior. The better question is which option demonstrates the highest level of academic challenge.
A well-placed rolling admissions school can change the entire arc of your application season. Learn more.
Learn more about the Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) by visiting an informational session near you.
Mark lends his expertise to advice on taking double majors at liberal arts colleges: it’s best not to narrow your focus to the details of two separate majors, but to take one major and get the whole picture.