Princeton College Consulting

MARCH 7, 2023

Depth over breadth: How to make your extracurricular activities count for college admissions By now you already know that it’s not just about academics. GPA doesn’t guarantee you admission to any college, nor do perfect SATs. Specialization is something that will set you apart from other applicants in an authentic way.

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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

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. honors, college prep, remedial, Advanced Placement, etc.),

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ACM College Consulting

JULY 3, 2024

We spoke about all things related to the college application and have some great advice for students and their families. Check out the video for top college application tips for 2024 related to: Score choice vs sending all scores Should you go test-optional? and so much more!

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North Star Admissions Consulting

APRIL 27, 2023

For the class of 2027, applications were up more than 20% at the most selective schools – so it’s no surprise that the regular decision admit rates are below 5% at the Ivies. While all components of the application process are important, there is one college application decision, in my experience, that impacts the outcome more than any other.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 23, 2023

With so many families hiring independent college admissions consultants to help with their high school student’s college preparation and application process, and maximize their potential for admission at their best-fit colleges, the industry is growing rapidly. Finally, what do third-party reviewers say?

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Princeton College Consulting

JUNE 5, 2023

At the same time, it is impossible to deny that the season of college applications have begun, and that savvy applicants will take advantage of the summer. Do these 8 things over the summer to increase your chances of admission to your top choice colleges and minimize stress later this fall.

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ACM College Consulting

APRIL 23, 2024

For rising seniors, summer represents a time of exploration, relaxation, and, importantly, college planning. With application deadlines on the horizon, the summer months are an opportunity for seniors to map out their college application plan and gather and complete most of the application materials.

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Princeton College Consulting

JUNE 4, 2023

At the same time, it is impossible to deny that the season of college applications have begun, and that savvy applicants will take advantage of the summer. Do these 8 things over the summer to increase your chances of admission to your top choice colleges and minimize stress later this fall.

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Princeton College Consulting

APRIL 4, 2019

The Common Application is accepted by over 750 colleges, making it a ubiquitous part of today’s college application process. At Princeton College Consulting, our students start working on completing their college applications during the second semester of their Junior year.

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Strategic College Consulting

APRIL 16, 2020

As these novel routines develop, one area that has many students confounded is how to continue to prepare for college admissions. Traditionally, admission criteria have centered on elements such as grades, strength of curriculum, standardized test scores, essays, and extracurricular activities, among others.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 20, 2024

The junior year of high school is the most important year in preparing for college admissions. It is the last full year of grades that colleges will see as they review your college application. It is also when you should carve out time in your already busy schedule to begin exploring college admissions.

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Princeton College Consulting

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As classwork resumes, extracurriculars ramp up, and college applications loom for juniors and seniors, the start of the school year can feel both exhilarating and overwhelming. School is back in session, which means a whirlwind of new classes and activities to explore.

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Princeton College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

If you do hope to go the pre-med route in college, you’ll need to have high grades and test scores, but also impressive extracurricular activities. Why Extracurriculars Matter So Much. With some exceptions, most students who apply to extremely selective colleges and universities have the highest-tier grades and test scores.

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University Gurus

MARCH 23, 2024

For others, it refers to a high school specialized in college placement. At Kate Stone College Consulting, we take a holistic approach to college prep. This article outlines the ten components we believe every student should consider when preparing for college.

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Princeton College Consulting

MAY 22, 2018

While you are onto something, you need to rethink your approach in answering the question, “What do top colleges look for in extracurricular activities?”. A simple Google search will yield results providing you with checklists of ‘The Best Extracurricular Activities for Your College App’, and so on.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 23, 2024

The app creates a profile of over 30 data points by asking you questions that a college consultant would typically ask, like what your dream schools are, what you want to major in, and what extracurriculars you do. With that information, the AI consultant then gives you personalized advice that matches your admissions goals.

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Discovery College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

As high school students transition from summer break into the school year, they must learn or relearn how to balance school, homework, extracurricular activities, and time with friends. Though their schedules may be busy, students also should make time to attend college admissions counselors visits’ to their schools.

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Brand College Consulting

JANUARY 1, 2023

While most seniors are happily done (or almost happily done) with completing and submitting their college applications, now it’s time for juniors to get engaged. Do you know what type of location you want to experience college in? Do you know what extracurricular activities you want at your college? College Visits!

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HelloCollege

AUGUST 2, 2024

The college applications are a huge milestone for high school students and their families. With so much at stake, many families consider hiring a college counselor to guide them through the many moving parts of college admissions. But are college counselors worth it? Why Do People Hire Private College Counselors?

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Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

This week we turn our attention back to the first prompt: Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. It’s important to keep in mind that your Common App personal essay should add something new and unique to your application.

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Strategic College Consulting

MARCH 8, 2023

Ready to set yourself apart in the pile of competing college applications? The college admissions process is more competitive than ever before. Show College Admissions What Matters to You Why does volunteering and extracurricular activities matter so much during the college admissions process?

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Strategic College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This blog is focused on giving students a successful “back-to-school” game plan and strategy so that students will be able to follow a game plan that is aligned with what college admission officers look for in a successful college admissions applicant.

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College Essay Guy

JULY 6, 2023

With such a lack of access to college application help, and with so many different aspects of the process to consider, from selecting the right schools to crafting strong essays, many students go without the support they need to ensure their application represents who they are. College Major Selection: What Should I Major In?

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College Essay Guy

JULY 6, 2023

With such a lack of access to college application help, and with so many different aspects of the process to consider, from selecting the right schools to crafting strong essays, many students go without the support they need to ensure their application represents who they are. College Major Selection: What Should I Major In?

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Discovery College Consulting

MARCH 5, 2024

In the last several years, grade inflation has run rampant at high schools and colleges, making distinguishing between applicants more difficult than ever for college and graduate school admissions offices. The post The Problem with Grade Inflation appeared first on Discovery College Consulting.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 10, 2023

GPA Expectations for Dartmouth As an Ivy League school, Dartmouth holds its applicants to high standards. The Value of PSAT/NMSQT and SAT Subject Tests To further strengthen your application, consider taking the PSAT/NMSQT and two SAT subject tests. Let’s explore these requirements. can increase your chances of admission.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 25, 2023

Students have access to a wide range of extracurricular activities, including over 400 student organizations, as well as cultural events and performances. This means that the university receives many more applications than it can accept, and the admissions process is highly selective. Getting into NYU is challenging but not impossible.

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Strategic College Consulting

JANUARY 16, 2023

The college landscape is not the same it was 20 years ago, though. In fact, getting into those Ivy League schools is about much more than getting good grades, working hard, and having some extracurricular activities on your resume. Getting into an Ivy League or another top tier college requires you to have a game plan.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 23, 2023

By submitting a strong and compelling application and meeting the minimum admission requirements, students can increase their chances of being admitted to this prestigious university. To pass the admission, you will need to follow their application process and meet their admission requirements. Why choose the University of Florida?

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Strategic College Consulting

APRIL 27, 2022

It was another great year for Strategic College Consulting with many great acceptances including Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Columbia and UPenn to the powerful University of California colleges including many Berkeley and UCLA acceptances to small liberal arts colleges and specialty colleges.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 20, 2023

They break it up into quadrants so the middle 50% of accepted applicants get between a 760-800 on their math SAT and a 730-780 on Reading. These are the applicants your applicant is in direct competition with. Everything Else Great grades and test scores get your student's application through the first set of doors.

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Princeton College Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In fact, almost every facet of your application should and will reveal elements of your character. At a high level, there are three macro-level questions any college admissions committee is going to ask about your applications: If we admit you, can you thrive academically? So, what does that mean? Why do you do it?

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ACM College Consulting

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Students who want to apply to any of the nine UC campus must use the UC application. Unfortunately, it is a separate application with different activity descriptions and writing requirements than the Common Application. This year, the deadline for fall semester applications is December 2. Contact Us FAQs 1.

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HelloCollege

AUGUST 16, 2024

Deciding where to attend college is a major life decision, and with thousands of colleges out there and a seemingly endless number of application tasks, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s where a college admissions counselor can make a difference. Another big benefit is that they can save you time.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

You've invested an enormous amount of effort into your Harvard application and your high school journey, overall, from standardized tests, to AP courses, to extracurricular activities, and homework. Many students find it beneficial to seek guidance from a college consultant. Take a brief respite to process the situation.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

You've poured an immense amount of effort into your Yale application and your overall high school journey, from tests, to classes, to extracurriculars. Keep in mind that admissions counselors spend weeks sifting through a mountain of essays and applications, so your goal should be to captivate their attention and be memorable.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Step One You worked really, really hard, not only on your USC application but also on everything else for the last several years: Tests, homework, APs, extracurriculars… Before doing anything else, you really do need to rest for a minute (or a few days) and let yourself just veg and feel sad if you’re sad. It can get mundane.

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