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Calculus: Gatekeeper of Selective College Admissions

Top Tier Admissions

Whether preparing for a ninth-grade placement test or debating between AP Stats and AP Calculus, budding artists and engineers alike worry how their math class will affect their college prospects. One admissions professional interviewed in the study noted, “Calculus is an easy answer to a complicated question.

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2023 Transfer Admission Update

UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

While the focus this time of year seems to be all about freshman admission, February is the time of year when we receive a majority of our transfer applications and our Evaluation Team begins to work on our transfer reviews, posting credit for work and helping students with any transfer issues.

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IB vs. AP Classes: Which Should You Take?

HelloCollege

While high schools offer different options for rigorous courses, International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) are two of the most common (and most standardized) options for challenging courses in high school. Both are seen as rigorous, college-preparatory courses and will stand out on your transcript. What is AP?

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AP, IB, and Dual Enrollment: Which Is Better for College Admission

Great College Advice

Which is better for college admission. She wanted to compare them to the Advanced Placement (or AP) options at her sons’ school. These courses also apply the credits earned to their high school transcript. They receive grades on their high school transcript, and the same grades are recorded in their college transcripts. .

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Can Grades Affect College Admissions?

Solomon Admissions

There is no question that the landscape of higher education and specifically, college admissions, has been momentously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. A high school may offer a variety of curriculum offerings, ranging from standard and advanced courses to honors to Advancement Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) offerings.

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How to Get Into an Ivy League College

Ivy College Essay

Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to maximize your chances of being accepted into an Ivy League school, as told from a former Harvard admissions interviewer and Harvard graduate: Academic Excellence High GPA: One of the most critical components of your application is your academic record. Aim for scores in the 95th percentile or higher.

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University of California scraps SAT and ACT Scores from admissions

Elite Open School

The University of California reached a settlement with students to eliminate SAT and ACT scores from admissions decisions. Now, SAT and ACT scores will only be used to fulfill the English subject-matter requirement, course placement or advising for admitted students. So how will future classes of students demonstrate college readiness?

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