BestColleges

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Some online MBAs hold specialized accreditation credentials that indicate elevated program quality or deep coverage of academic concentrations. In test-optional situations, you could face a competitive disadvantage relative to candidates who did take the exam. Some business schools also offer GMAT waivers to eligible applicants.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 3, 2024

C ollege Private Counseling Develop an organized and effective application strategy that leverages your academic and extracurricular experience to stand out. Contact us today and learn how we can help you on your admissions journey through private counseling , test prep , or essay guidance.

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HelloCollege

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Focus and Concentration Levels: During study sessions, do distractions easily sway you, or can you maintain a laser-like focus? Identifying your ability to concentrate can help you implement strategies to enhance your attention span. How good are you at *not* looking at your phone when it buzzes? Your study zone should be quiet.

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Admissions Mom

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Keep in mind that basically anything that you do outside of classwork, homework, and test prep is considered an activity. Choose your activities because they delight, intrigue, and challenge you, not because you think they’ll look impressive on your application. What Counts as an Activity?

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Juniors: What to Do and When As I launch our high school seniors out the door with their early college applications this month, I have one eye on the kids queuing up to begin the college application process: your juniors. Many students will prep 3-4 months ahead of the first test and take two or three tests.

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Admissions Mom

JANUARY 30, 2024

It’s an important part of your application. Here’s the good news: activities that are meaningful and important to you can actually improve your life and make you a better person while making you a stronger college applicant. If so, yes, it can be good for your application. Ask yourself: Does it seem interesting to you?

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In late June, the Supreme Court banned affirmative action as it relates to college admission (also known as race-conscious admission policies), leaving many students wondering… “Can I talk about race in my personal statement and college application?” So… can you mention race in your essay and application? And should I?”

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Admissions Mom

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

It’s an important part of your application. Here’s the good news: activities that are meaningful and important to you can actually improve your life and make you a better person while making you a stronger college applicant. If so, yes, it can be good for your application. Ask yourself: Does it seem interesting to you?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Odds are these students had less-than-stellar MCAT scores , one of the most important factors admissions committees consider when evaluating applications. In most cases, a diagnostic exam plus two to three more full-lengths from a test prep company is sufficient, in addition to the AAMC materials. Utilize study techniques.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 7, 2024

Overall, the content covered in AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2 courses equips students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to understand and appreciate the fundamental principles of physics and their applications in the world around them.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

This is the “content learning phase”—always with an eye toward strategy when applicable. Phase 2 : Do a deep dive into concepts unfamiliar to you or those you need greater mastery of. Phase 3: Maintain a focus on content/strategy (as opposed to performance), but now add in bite-sized timing/performance elements. Phase 4: Put it all together!

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Memorization + Application = Success! If you are still deciding which test to take (or if you’re studying for both!) That eliminates B, but what I really want you to concentrate on here is the phrase “of leeches you say … insides”. This is the math-iest part of the Verbal SAT, so think of these rules like math formulas.

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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. Some students find room for many activities; others prefer to concentrate on just a few. Remember the strength of your application is only as strong as your list. You must LOVE your safety.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JUNE 9, 2023

The Additional Information section is a place where you can include extra information that would not fit elsewhere in your Common Application. Like the Common App Essay, the Additional Information section has a 650-word limit and will be sent to every school you select on the Common Application. Do I really have to write another essay?

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