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While many colleges have gone test optional for making their admission decision, not all of them have gone test blind, meaning that they will consider your test scores if you submit them. One area where we still see test score as very important is with college merit scholarships. Many scholarships are still based on your SAT or ACT scores. In fact, if you look for merit scholarships on our sister website, CollegeTreasure.com, you can see how much more money you may be eligible for if you increase your SAT or ACT scores. Here are links to merit scholarships at colleges that have been popular with our students in the past.

• UConn Merit Scholarships
• Syracuse University Merit Scholarships
• Miami University Merit Scholarships
• University of Alabama Scholarships
• Texas Tech Scholarships
• UCLA Scholarships
• ASU Scholarships
• Baylor Scholarships
• Chegg Scholarships
• Pepperdine University Scholarships
• FastWeb Scholarships
• Furman University Scholarships
• UCF Scholarships
• Auburn Scholarships
• JMU Scholarships
• UVA Scholarships
• University of Vermont Scholarships
• USC Scholarships

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First, it’s important to distinguish between required supplementals and optional supplementals. Obviously, if supplemental information is required you should submit it!

Examples of Required Supplements:

1. Some schools require supplemental essays. These essays are typically short and in response to a specific prompt. Make sure you complete all supplemental essays – and put just as much effort into them as you do into your main essay!
2. If you are applying to a performing or fine arts major, you may be required to submit a portfolio or other evidence of talent. This could include digital files of artwork, recording of a recital, a separate audition, etc. For these, follow the directions carefully – make sure you are sending the right kind of materials to the right person.

Examples of Optional Supplements:

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Anne grew up in Milford CT and has been teaching high school math for years. The courses Anne teaches range from the struggling learner up through AP Calculus AB and BC.  Anne also served several years as a high school assistant principal in two different districts in [...]

Live online Zoom tutoring every Monday and Wednesday night from 7:30 to 8:30 PM Eastern Time.

Drop in and ask your question.  After each session, students will receive access to a recording of the session, so they can see how other students questions were answered.

Zoom sessions are conducted by Anne Noel (Bio Below), a long time math educator.

$79 per month!  Pay for your first month, and get the second month free!

About The Teacher

Anne grew up in Milford CT and has been teaching high school math for years. The courses Anne teaches range from the struggling learner up through AP Calculus AB and BC.  Anne also served several years as a high school assistant principal in two different districts in [...]

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Drop in and ask your question.  After each session, students will receive access to a recording of the session, so they can see how other students questions were answered.

Zoom sessions are conducted by Anne Noel (Bio Below), a long time math educator.

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About The Teacher

Anne grew up in Milford CT and has been teaching high school math for years. The courses Anne teaches range from the struggling learner up through AP Calculus AB and BC.  Anne also served several years as a high school assistant principal in [...]