Great College Advice

AUGUST 3, 2023

They stand at college fairs, conduct interviews in hotel lobbies and coffee shops and visit four to five high schools a day, all to promote their school and spread the word to potential applicants. But do you know what to expect at a college reception? What is a college reception?

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Read more: How students qualify for National Merit How Do I Know Whether to Take the SAT or ACT? How Do I Know When to Take the SAT or ACT? The ACT remains paper based, and there are two test dates left for fall– October and December. January - March: Taking the Digital SAT or the ACT The ACT is offered in February and April.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 22, 2023

Once students have identified the schools they are interested in applying to, they should begin preparing their application materials. This may involve taking standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT, requesting transcripts from their high school, and reaching out to teachers or other mentors for letters of recommendation.

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DC College Counseling

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

And it doesn’t hurt that they look pretty great on college applications too - they offer an easy, free way to demonstrate interest in a particular field of study! We think this would be a great class for students to take before they begin touring campuses or attending college fairs. That’s why we love enrichment courses!

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 11, 2024

The simple answer is, they look at all of them (at least all of your high school grades… click here to learn about how middle school grades factor in college applications ). But, while colleges do look at all of your grades, not every grade is created equal from an application standpoint.

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Admissions Mom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

If you have test scores you want to submit, be sure to send your test scores from the College Board or ACT site if you haven’t already. If on the ACT, all your scores are over the 30 mark, I suggest you send them even if your composite isn’t above the 50%. Take notes! COVID-19 ESSAY: Should you write it or not?

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 9, 2023

Also necessary, build relationships with the admissions officer who will be reading your application. Admissions officers review incoming and transfer student applications to determine who will be accepted and denied admission. Review Applications Admissions officers review applications in a thorough and holistic manner.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 28, 2023

The good news is that the skills and rhythms you developed while writing your personal statement remain applicable for your supplemental essays. Could your child use extra help to submit amazing college applications? essay Some colleges will ask you to explain why you’d like to attend their school. The “Why us?”

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

Choose your activities because they delight, intrigue, and challenge you, not because you think they’ll look impressive on your application. PRACTICE AND PREP FOR THE ACT and SAT: Take a couple of practice tests and see which one feels better to you and which one you score higher on. Then move forward with that one.

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HelloCollege

OCTOBER 31, 2024

With thousands of students vying for a limited number of spots at prestigious institutions, it’s necessary to understand what sets applicants apart. Knowing the most important factors in college admissions can make a significant difference in your application.

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