DC College Counseling

JULY 22, 2024

We have been absolutely swamped getting ready for August 1, when the 2024-2025 Common Application (R) goes live and the (controlled) chaos begins :) BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE LAST WEEKS BIG CHANGES AHEAD FOR THE ACT Rising juniors, take note! Starting in the spring of 2025, the ACT is getting a makeover of sorts.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Alumni hold positions in nearly every industry—you can find Boston Terriers in roles as magazine editors, state governors, Fortune 500 CEOs and CFOs, U.S. To find their ideal students, the BU admissions committee closely evaluates applicants’ academics, test scores, and extracurriculars. Average GPA: 3.9 Average GPA range: 3.8–4.0

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 13, 2023

Yes, NESCAC is very competitive among the D3, but NESCAC themselves want you to know that it’s student -athlete, not athlete-student: “All NESCAC member colleges enroll students who will enhance and enjoy the intellectual, social, and extracurricular communities our campuses provide. So what does this tell us? Remember, these are median.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 21, 2023

Not only do you need to have some top-tier PRs, but you also need top-tier grades, scores, and extracurriculars to get into Colgate. The middle 50 for the SAT and ACT were 1460-1540 and 32-35, respectively. Extracurriculars And not just your sports teams! And at Colgate, you’ll also need the grades to get noticed, too.

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Ivy Central

MAY 2, 2023

The Claremont Colleges boast a unique consortium that benefits from the diverse missions, character, and culture of each institution and the integration of academic and extracurricular programs. However, the accepted students had an SAT score of more than 1480 and an ACT score of more than 34.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 12, 2024

Submitting an ACT or SAT score is not required for students applying for admission in the fall of 2025. However, submitting scores will be required for students beginning with the class of 2030, so Stanford as made known that they believe that the SAT and ACT are useful tools. If Stanford is your dream school, contact us.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 25, 2023

Back in 2013, Stanford Magazine said: “The percentage of alumni children admitted to Stanford is roughly three times the overall percentage of acceptance: somewhere in the mid to high teens. We routinely work with legacies who go to top high schools, work with top tutors, and deeply explore extracurricular experiences. Get the grades!

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

SAT and ACT Stanford University is currently test-optional , and there is no minimum SAT or ACT score required to get into Stanford. The four main tenets of the Stanford admissions department are academic excellence, intellectual vitality, extracurricular activities, and context. News and World Report.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

If you want to transfer to Barnard, you need to have excellent grades and scores, robust extracurriculars, and great essays. There may be clubs or organizations that fit into your Sociology niche, like an international development organization, or culture-based literary magazine.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Maybe if you have an outstanding academic record, near-perfect test scores, and a resume that's beaming with extracurricular achievements. These students also have extensive extracurricular activities, such as meaningful volunteer work or leadership positions in clubs and organizations that demonstrate dedication to going above and beyond.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 24, 2024

Extracurriculars Tufts looks for students who are “Intellectually Playful. The best way to exhibit them is in your essays and through your extracurriculars. If you are passionate about story, maybe you intern at a local literary magazine. Collaborative. Civically Engaged. Globally Minded.”

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In addition to its close-knit community, other unique aspects of Kenyon include its Middle Path, the walkway and “village green” that connects all parts of campus; its 1,200-acre rural campus that acts as a “living laboratory”; and its ability to combine outside-the-box thinking with academic excellence.

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Princeton College Consulting

APRIL 21, 2020

The ACT’s April 4 test date has been rescheduled for June 13 (watch closely for updates however). ACT added test dates on June 20 and July 25, pending local public health guidelines. ACT added test dates on June 20 and July 25, pending local public health guidelines. Extracurriculars and Summer Planning.

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Caltech Admissions

JANUARY 24, 2024

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Admissions Mom

MAY 1, 2024

Be Star-Shaped: Instead of advising students to have a “spike” or “be well-rounded” in their extracurriculars, my philosophy for helping kids with their activities is all about being star-shaped. It means that you caught your mind in the act of thinking. Breathe normally and focus on your breath.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 21, 2023

You, the college applicant, have worked hard through high school, earning great grades, expanding your worldview through extracurricular activities , and contributing to your community… and now, it can seem pretty unjust to throw yourself at the mercy of an application system that seems arbitrary, blind to your personality, or even uncaring.

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Admissions Mom

MAY 18, 2023

Be Star-Shaped: Instead of advising students to have a “spike” or “be well-rounded” in their extracurriculars, my philosophy for helping kids with their activities is all about being star-shaped. It means that you caught your mind in the act of thinking. Breathe normally and focus on your breath.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 27, 2023

The Claremont Colleges boast a unique consortium that benefits from each institution's diverse missions, character, and culture and the integration of academic and extracurricular programs. However, the accepted students had an SAT score of more than 1400 and an ACT score of more than 34.

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

ACTIVITIES: I love what MIT Admissions Says: “Some students feel so much pressure to get into the “right” college that they want to make sure they do everything right—down to their extracurricular activities. Either way, the test for any extracurricular should be whether it makes you happy—whether it feels right for you.

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