Let's Talk College

#60 - Brian Eufinger

Nov 23, 2023

Brian Eufinger, college prep company owner and expert on college admissions, discusses the challenges of mandatory tests, the complexity of test-optional admissions, the lack of transparency in the admissions process, the experiences of students admitted through test-optional programs, and upcoming changes to the SAT.

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Quick takeaways

Test scores still matter in college admissions, despite test-optional policies.

Strong test scores can provide an advantage in admissions and merit aid decisions.

Maintaining a strong high school GPA is critical for a successful college application.

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Importance of test scores in college admissions

Test scores still play a significant role in college admissions, despite the rise of test-optional policies. Many top schools still prefer or require standardized test scores for admission.

Introduction

2min

The Complexity of Test-Optional College Admissions

24min

The Opaqueness of College Admissions

10min

Admissions and Academic Expectations at a Top 15 School

3min

Coaches, PSAT Scores, and Digital SAT

10min

Exploring the Concept of the 'Good Student Bad Tester'

2min

Brian Eufinger's college prep company Edison Prep works with a couple of thousand students a year. I don't know anyone in the test prep industry who is more dedicated to figuring out how the sausage is being made in college admissions. Based in Atlanta, Brian is our resident expert on all things UGA. In fact, he just released his annual look at UGA's Early Application information.

Click here for more information on Edison Prep.

Click here for Edison's Prep deep dive into UGA admissions information.