AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 17, 2024

High school is the perfect time to start thinking about your future. For most students, taking high school seriously is driven by the goal of getting into Ivy League schools or other top universities in the country. Some experts even recommend that students begin as early as the 6th grade!

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 28, 2025

Here’s a comprehensive overview of key milestones and focus areas for each year of high school, including senior year. 9th Grade: Building the Foundation Freshman year focuses on making a successful transition to high school while laying groundwork for college preparation. Consider summer retakes if needed.

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Princeton College Consulting

MARCH 28, 2023

Letters of recommendation are essential to your college application, especially since SAT/ACT scores have become optional. Your application is a way to share who you are from your point of view. Recommendation letters are the only way universities will hear from others about who you are.

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Applying for a full-ride scholarship is generally going to be highly competitive, and most successful applicants go through a careful, multi-step process to make their application stand out. Who should you ask to write your letters of recommendation? How do you get a full-ride scholarship? college or university.

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Solomon Admissions

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Between the essays, activity list, transcript, and every other material that colleges ask for, teacher letters of recommendation (also known as LORs) might be the last thing on your mind as you assemble your college applications. You may have questions like - what’s the best way to ask my teacher for a letter?

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Berkeley² Academy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Between August and December of 2024, UT Austin received a record-breaking 90,562 applications for the fall 2025 semester, a 24.3% Today, we will provide an overview of the application process as well as tips for successful transfer admission. increase from the previous year alone.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 20, 2025

Out of tens of thousands of applicants each year, only about 3%4% make the cut. for the Class of 2027 , youll be competing against thousands of applicants with exceptional grades and impressive accomplishments. Many applicants wonder why the process is so tough, and the answer lies in how hard it is to get into Stanford.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 19, 2024

What does Harvard look for in an applicant? Lets dive into the key aspects of building a successful Harvard application. Once you hit submit, youll gain access to Harvards application portal, where you can monitor your materials and even update your application if necessary. Essays This is your chance to stand out.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 29, 2023

Entry Requirements and Cost To be eligible for the RIBS program, students must be current high school sophomores or juniors who have completed at least one year of high school biology and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 Up to three letters of recommendation from teachers, one of which will need to be from their biology teacher.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 30, 2023

The Simons Summer Research Program at Stony Brook University is an outstanding opportunity open to US citizens and permanent residents, attending high school who are interested in pursuing careers in science, mathematics, and engineering. Students who have completed their junior year and are at least 16 years old are eligible to apply.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 15, 2025

A lower GPA can negatively affect your college applications by signaling to admissions officers potential challenges with meeting the academic rigor of their institution. It can make it harder for you to stand out among a pool of highly qualified applicants with higher GPAs. to receive financial aid. But thats okay!

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Great College Advice

MAY 17, 2024

Do students need letters of recommendation for Ivy League Schools? For high-achieving, ambitious high school students, the college admissions process can be very stressful. However, letters of recommendation for Ivy League and top-tier schools are very important! In short, yes!

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Great College Advice

MAY 17, 2024

Do students need letters of recommendation for Ivy League Schools? For high-achieving, ambitious high school students, the college admissions process can be very stressful. However, letters of recommendation for Ivy League and top-tier schools are very important! In short, yes!

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College Transitions

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

When you hear the term letter of recommendation, your mind may turn to the nerve-wracking experience of asking your favorite high school teacher to write you a recommendation for your college application. The process for requesting a medical school letter of recommendation isnt much different.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 22, 2025

Getting into an Ivy League school is about setting yourself apart in a pool of equally accomplished applicants. What Application Essays Do Ivy League Schools Look For? What Do Ivy League Schools Look for in Letters of Recommendation? After all, Ivy League schools are built on intellectual rigor.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 1, 2025

Getting into Cornell , an Ivy League school, is no walk in the park. But what does Cornell look for in an applicant, exactly? So, lets break down what Cornell looks for in an applicant. What Does Cornell Look for in an Applicant? Make sure you give them the attention they deserve: Rigor of secondary school record.

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HelloCollege

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

With so many components to college applications—grades, extracurriculars, test scores, and essays—it’s easy to lose sight of what makes you a unique applicant. One of the most important, yet often overlooked, aspects of your application is identifying and highlighting your unique strengths as a student and a person.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Applying to college and going through the college application timeline is excruciatingly overwhelming, especially if you don’t have someone like a parent or older sibling who’s been through it to guide you. With so many steps involved—like writing your essay and asking for recommendation letters—it’s easy to feel lost.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

(Speaking of, if any of the above categories might fit you, please check out and bookmark our FG/LI Resource Center , which offers guidance for students who may not have as much support/guidance as others in the application process.) Thanks, take care, and best of luck with your application process. Special thanks to Jessica B.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Back in May 2024, I shared my top strategies for getting into law school and how high school students can start preparing early. Now, with law school application deadlines approaching in February and March, it’s time to dive into one of the most critical elements: crafting a compelling admissions essay.

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HelloCollege

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Resumes are something often associated with the workplace or applying for jobs, but in reality, they are also an important tool in today’s college application process. Below is an outline to help you understand the differences and learn how to create a high school resume. What is the Purpose of a High School Resume?

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

Admissions/Application Language*: Acceptance/Admission: An offer of admission to a college for its incoming class. Admissions Decision: The outcome determined by a college's admissions committee regarding a student's application. Admission Rate: The proportion of the pool of applicants that is admitted to the college.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 18, 2025

THE RISE OF THE HIGH SCHOOL GPA Colleges can easily notice school-specific grade inflation by looking at the schools yearly college profile. Many schools provide the colleges with a breakdown of GPAs or a grade distribution chart, like the ones below. Colleges now expect high classroom performance.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JANUARY 13, 2025

We would like to have more information about the current years full applicant pool. Colleges are making early decision round assessments with a big unknown in the background: who has yet to apply, and what will that pool of applicants look like? Will those later applicants have stronger academic records? What should you do?

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship is pretty awesomeits one of the most generous scholarships available for high-achieving high school students with financial need. This guide will walk you through each scholarship program, the eligibility criteria, and tips for crafting a compelling application. Lets dive in!

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Solomon Admissions

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The college application process can be overwhelming, but by familiarizing yourself with the most common questions, you can make the process much easier. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the college application process and their answers. When should I start the college application process?

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Tex Admissions

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Im understandably receiving many questions about UT-Austins new opt-in waitlist for Fall 2025 first-time freshmen applicants. It also appeals they will allow for Waitlist opt-ins for Fall 2025 external transfer applicants. Appealing for a late application to be considered on time (for applicants only).

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Admissions Mom

APRIL 24, 2024

Sometimes, it can feel like much of the application process revolves around what other people think of you. And because you can’t control those perceptions, you might find the whole application process intensely frustrating. This is especially true when it comes to letters of recommendation. Hello Juniors!

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

What do different application deadlines mean? One major factor driving this is the continuing trend of increased applicants (and an increased number of applications submitted per student). The total volume of college applications submitted by November 1st in 2024 (early action or early decision) was up a whopping 10% from 2023.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A high school diploma or equivalent Youll need to have a high school diploma or a GED (General Educational Development Test) before you can apply. But some schools might have specific high school course requirements. GPA Your GPA (grade point average) is a huge part of your application.

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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. Build relationships with teachers You will ask teachers for letters of recommendation near the end of your junior year.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 26, 2023

Quill and Scroll: An In-Depth Look at the Prestigious Honor Society for High School Journalists Quill and Scroll is an international honor society dedicated to recognizing and supporting high school journalists and their educators. Founded in 1926 by George H.

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Admissions Village

DECEMBER 1, 2022

High school grades have been on a steady march upward throughout most of our lifetimes. According to the Higher Education Research Institute’s Freshman Survey in 2020, 68.10% of first-year students at 4-year universities had an A or A- average in high school. Grade inflation is real. Try to listen if you can.

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Solomon Admissions

APRIL 12, 2023

There are many moving parts to the college admissions process, yet most students and families don’t understand the integral role their high school counselor plays. High school counselors can help students with the college admissions process in a number of ways.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Service Academy eligibility requirements Service Academies application process Service Academy essays Final thoughts What are the US Service Academies? Get recommendation letters from people who know you well. Write a compelling application essay and resume. What is attending a Service Academies like?

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 6, 2025

While I wish that all high schools and colleges had a mandatory introduction to research class, most do not. THE VALUE OF RESEARCH College applicants can showcase their research experience to admissions officers in several key ways, making it especially valuable for those who have the opportunity to engage in research.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Harvard reviews applications holistically, considering every part of your profile, not just your grades. Harvard receives over 60,000 applications yearly, and most successful applicants have strong academic records. So, a high GPA is important but is not the only factor determining your admission. 19.67% 3.50 – 3.74

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