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The Problem with Grade Inflation

Discovery College Consulting

According to research from Yale professor Ray Fair, which appeared in The New York Times this past December, the percentage of students receiving A’s at Yale increased from 67.23% in 2010 to 78.97% in 2022. High school students also need to think about rigor, testing, extracurriculars and the strength of their essays and recommendations.

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How to Stand Out When Applying to STEM Programs

Princeton College Consulting

Since the Great Recession, the number of STEM students in bachelor’s degrees and above has grown from 388,000 graduates in 2009-2010, to 550,000 in 2015-2016. While this means great things for the industry itself, from a STEM college applicant perspective, you’re in for some tough times. Build Up a Focused Extracurricular Resume.