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Are Test Optional Colleges Really Test Optional? Check out my eye-opening research!

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Test Noptional? The Myth of Test Optional Universities Since Covid, the number of test optional colleges has skyrocketed and for Fall 2025 admission currently stands at 1,870+ (ACT/SAT Optional List for Fall 2025 - Fairtest ). Test optional, as defined by UPenn is:

Congratulations to my college admissions consulting students who applied Early Action or Early Decision and were admitted for Fall 2024! Your hard work and dedication has paid off! Fantastic!

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High School students can gain an edge on admissions to competitive universities by participating in a multitude of extracurricular activities. For mathematics, engineering and STEM-related majors, math competitions are a great way to not only build a strong CV but develop solid analytical and critical thinking skills.

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Extracurriculars are a great way to make your college applications stand out!

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Time & Self Management
Easy Ways to Overcome Procrastination and Problem Solve Obstacles
Resilience and Motivation
Simple steps to setting and achieving your goals
How to make things stick in your memory
Study skills, how to overcome test anxiety
And much more.

Any student who wants to be in the know and achieve academic success will treasure this field-tested wisdom and secrets to school success.

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Give the gift of College Admissions Consulting. Families who enroll in December 2023 will receive 10% off any college admissions package. To get your 10% discount, go to academicsuccessguru.com, mention that you saw this ad, enroll in one the college admissions packages I offer. Multiple packages are offered to suit your particular needs.

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Colleges whose admits have the highest SAT scores and their average scores. High SAT or ACT scores are important, but it takes more than just great SAT or ACT scores for these colleges.

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Appreciative of my college admissions students and all their hard work on their college applications.

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Top 10 Colleges for Drama and Theatre!

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UC Applications are due November 30! Here are some tips for writing the Personal Insight Questions

1) Self Exploration
2) Mind Maps
3) Qualities, Values & Anecdotes
4) Personal Brand & Elevator Pitch
5) Use Anecdotes as Vehicles in the Essay
6) Tell a Story
7) Tell Them What You Will Say, Say It, & Restate What you Told Them
8) Use Powerful Language
9) Print Out & Proofread
10) Stand Out From the Crowd

Check out my video on the topic at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaVFz01vvAc&t=58s

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10 Reasons to Hire a College Admissions Consultant
1) Admissions Expertise
2) Competitive Admissions
3) Aware of Latest Trends
4) + Odds of Success
5) Valuable Investment
6) Individualized Attention
7) Strategic Applications
8) Finding the Best Fit Colleges
9) Strong Support
10) Less Stress 😎

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University of California (UC) applications are due November 30! Here is a summary of the 13 areas that they use to evaluate applications.

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Top 10 Outdoorsy Colleges - Is your college on the list?

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From the majestic mountain ranges of Colorado to the rugged coastlines of California and the pristine wilderness of the Pacific Northwest, these colleges boast stunning locations that serve as a backdrop for a wide range of outdoor activities, making them ideal destinations for those who seek to combine their passion for education with a love for the great outdoors. Join Matt Lorenzen, College Admissions Consultant, Academic Success Guru on a journey to discover the best colleges where students can breathe in the fresh air of adventure while pursuing their academic goals.

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10 Outdoorsy Colleges by Matt Lorenzen, College Admissions Consultant, Academic Success Guru

1. Cornell University
2. University of Colorado - Boulder
3. University of Washington
4. Dartmouth University
5. University of Utah
6. Boise State University
7. Northern Arizona University
8. Penn State University
9. University of Oregon
10. UC Berkeley

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Congratulations to my current college admissions consulting students who submitted their college applications for Early Action or Early Decision.

Most colleges use Nov 1st as the deadline for these types of early admissions. For more helpful information on college admissions or to book an appointment with a college admissions consultant, check out academicsuccessguru.com

Academic Success Guru - Leveraging Admissions Expertise for a Competitive Edge

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How to Write Great College Admissions Essays
1) Self Exploration
2) Mind Maps
3) Qualities, Values & Anecdotes
4) Personal Brand & Elevator Pitch
5) Use Anecdotes as Vehicles in the Essay
6) Tell a Story
7) Tell Them What You Will Say, Say It, & Restate What you Told Them
8) Use Powerful Language
9) Print Out & Proofread
10) Stand Out From the Crowd

Check out my video on the topic at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaVFz01vvAc&t=55s

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So happy to be featured as one of San Diego's Most Inspiring Stories! Check it out. Stay Awesome San Diego! 🙏

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San Diego's Most Inspiring Stories - SDVoyager - San Diego The heart of our mission is to find the amazing souls that breathe life into our communities. In the recent weeks, we’ve had the privilege to connect with some incredible artists, creatives, entrepreneurs and rabble rousers and we can’t begin to express how impressed we are with the incredible g...

College Admissions trends for 2023!

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3) Decision Popular
4) & Courses Important
5) Important
6) Intentional
7) that Pop
8) Increased Deferrals & Waitlists
9) Increased
10) Increased Competitiveness

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These colleges will meet 100% of Financial Need. 😎

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10 Tips to Get Admitted to USC by Matt Lorenzen, College Admissions Consultant, Academic Success Guru
1. Earn Stellar Grades
2. Choose the Right High School Classes
3. Create Strategic and Intentional Extracurriculars
4. Load up on Honors and AP Classes
5. Take SAT/ACT even if optional and Submit Strategically
6. Apply Early Action
7. Write Solid Authentic Essays
8. Submit Strong Letters of Recommendation
9. Demonstrate Solid Leadership Skills
10. Distinguish Yourself From the Crowd

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Let's do this!

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10 Covert Ivy Colleges by Matt Lorenzen, College Admissions Consultant and Academic Success Guru
1. Stanford University
2. Duke University
3. Rice University
4. Northwestern University
5. Georgia Tech
6. USC
7. University of California at San Diego
8. University of California at Irvine
9. Lehigh University
10. Claremont Colleges

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Is it time for your son or daughter to write her or Personal Insight Questions? Check out my video on 11 Tips to Write an Awesome College Essay! With 17K+ views, check out the website that everybody is talking about.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaVFz01vvAc&t=54s

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11 Tips to Write an Awesome College Essay Join the Academic Success Guru Matt Lorenzen, College Admissions Consultant and Counselor for students throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara, Thousand Oaks, West...