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With Columbia as the last to reinstate testing, all eight Ivy League schools now require the SAT/ACT. Here's exactly which grade level it applies to, how to plan test dates backward from your deadlines, and why the test-optional mindset is now a risk. A 2026 standardized-testing guide for parents of rising 11th and 12th graders.

Standardized Testing | US College Admissions

All 8 Ivies Now Require the SAT — When Does It Apply to Your Child?

ByAndy Lee | Elite Prep Suwanee July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

The Common App opens August 1, but the race is decided before that. Your personal statement draft, activities list, recommendation requests, testing plan, and college list — a practical summer checklist for parents of rising seniors.

Application Prep | US College Admissions

The Rising Senior Summer Checklist — 5 Things to Finish Before August 1

ByAndy Lee | Elite Prep Suwanee July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

Why the essay matters more than ever this admissions cycle, a full breakdown of the 2026-2027 Common App prompts, the truth about the 650-word limit, how to find your student's story, a week-by-week summer writing roadmap, and the most common essay mistakes families make. The complete Common App essay guide for parents of rising seniors.

College Essays | US College Admissions

Finish Your Common App Essay This Summer — The Complete Guide for Parents of Rising Seniors

ByAndy Lee | Elite Prep Suwanee July 11, 2026