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Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions

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Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions The most recent National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) State of College Admission Report updated its four-year college members’ survey of the Factors in the Admission Decision.

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Does Applying for Financial Aid Lower Your College Acceptance Odds?

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Many families worry that their student won’t be accepted if they check the box on the college application indicating that they will be applying for financial aid. So, this is the question I hear over and over: “Does applying for financial aid hurt my college admissions chances?” This is a bit of a complicated question.

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Understanding the National Merit Scholarship Program

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The answer: National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Now that you know that, you’re probably wondering what the National Merit Scholarship is and how you qualify for it. To enter the National Merit Scholarship Program, students must take the PSAT/NMSQT in the fall of eleventh grade.

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College Admission Planning for High School Juniors – Second Semester

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As we laid out back in August , your junior year is the most important year in preparing for college admissions from an academic standpoint as it is the last full year of grades that colleges will see as they review your college application and it will likely be your most rigorous year of classes with AP, Honors and/or IB courses.

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College Admissions: Where to Focus in the 10th Grade

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We are often asked whether it is too early to start the college admissions process in the 10 th grade. If you are keenly interested in the college process and motivated to get started, the spring semester of 10 th grade is a perfect time to begin exploring the world of college admissions. Big or small?

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The College Admissions Lifecycle: A Guide Through High School

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The college admissions process is a multi-year journey that begins in freshman year and culminates with college acceptance in senior year. 9th Grade: Building the Foundation Freshman year focuses on making a successful transition to high school while laying groundwork for college preparation.

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What is a College Admissions Consultant?

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As the college application process becomes increasingly competitive and complicated, with students applying to more schools than ever , it’s essential to put your best foot forward in all aspects of your application. What is a College Admission Consultant?