Demystifying Test-Optional: What It Really Means for You
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Demystifying Test-Optional: What It Really Means for You

Tuesday, December 9th @ 8pm EDT

Join us on Tuesday, December 9th, 2024, at 8:00 PM Eastern for our enlightening webinar, "Demystifying Test-Optional: What It Really Means for You" This session will delve into the nuances of the test-optional admissions trend that is increasingly popular among colleges and universities. We will explore how opting out of standardized test scores can affect your college application and discuss the circumstances under which you might consider submitting scores.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Determining Test-Optional Policies:

    • Learn how to identify and understand the test-optional policies of various colleges and universities.
    • Discover the criteria schools use to evaluate applicants without standardized test scores.
    • Get insights into which schools might be the best fit for your academic and personal profile.

  2. Making a Plan:

    • Develop a personalized plan for deciding whether or not to submit test scores.
    • Understand the role of other application components, such as essays, recommendations, and extracurriculars.
    • Strategize how to strengthen your application in a test-optional context.

  3. Slaying Your Options:

    • Explore how to present your best self to admissions committees, with or without test scores.
    • Gain tips for leveraging your strengths and unique experiences to enhance your application.
    • Learn how to confidently navigate the college admissions process with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions.

Join us to uncover the realities of test-optional policies and empower yourself to make the best choices for your college application journey.

Meet Your Co-Hosts

Dr. Jessica Ruzicka

Dr. Jessica Ruzicka

Originally from New York and now residing in South Carolina, Dr. Ruzicka boasts over 25 years of experience advising students and families on college-related matters, including financial aid, admissions, and academic and career planning. As the former Director of College and Academic Planning at a private K-12 school, she has a profound commitment to assisting students and families in the high school-to-college transition and helping them make informed decisions about college, majors, and career paths.

Dr. Amanda Sterk 

Dr. Amanda Sterk is the Director of College and Career Advising at Method Learning. Through her years of experience, Dr. Sterk has helped thousands of students plan their academic futures, explore career options, and apply and succeed for college admissions and scholarships.

She is co-author of the nationally recognized college admissions workbook, College UnMazed: Your Guide to Navigate the High School to College Maze. A graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, Drake University, and Creighton University, Dr. Sterk graduated with a Bachelors in Education, a Master’s in Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership.

 

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