The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 17, 2024

Extracurriculars In the US, extracurriculars are an important part of nearly every college application — but Northwestern takes them super seriously. For example, maybe serving as an academic tutor for student-athletes at your school. Explore secondary interests too.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

This includes going to the best high schools, having (often multiple) tutors, working with college counselors (yes, that’s us), and leveraging privilege into exceptional extracurriculars. Most of the legacy students we work with also work with top-tier academic tutors. And they are competing against other legacies.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 10, 2023

Much like academic tutors, alumni parents routinely employ top SAT/ACT tutors to ensure their students are getting perfect or near-perfect scores, and this is why. Your student needs to have interesting extracurricular activities that tell a story about what they are passionate about.

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HelloCollege

AUGUST 2, 2024

Application Strategy : Counselors help students develop a strategic approach to their applications, including choosing the right topic for your Common App personal statement , creating a balanced college list , finding summer programs to boost your resume, and selecting the right extracurriculars for your activities list.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 22, 2023

Just like getting top academic tutors, parents often hire top SAT/ACT tutors to help their students. If you start working with us early we can help your student craft an objectively impressive list of extracurriculars. This makes it doubly important for legacies to have a great transcript.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

We’ll detail all the premed requirements you’ll need to complete, discuss which extracurriculars are likely to help you stand out (and how to find them)—including volunteering, clinical, and shadowing opportunities. That said, the importance of extracurriculars cannot be overstated. Which extracurriculars should you focus on?

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 17, 2023

Almost every legacy student we have worked with has also worked with an academic tutor or three. Students should plan to have great essays and extracurriculars. Grades are the first thing a school considers and your student needs to clear that bar. Especially if they are a legacy.

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HelloCollege

OCTOBER 25, 2024

With a staggering number of high-school students juggling academics, extracurricular activities, and personal commitments, mastering the art of effective studying has never been more crucial. In my experience, the secret often lies not in the hours dedicated to studying but in the quality of study habits developed.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 24, 2023

Many essay prompts will ask you to write about extracurricular experiences in your life or to list interests such as your favorite movies or music. However, there are some standard practices that will help elevate your essay: Directly address any questions the prompt asks.

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