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Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions

Great College Advice

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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10 Must-Haves for College Prep (Grades 8-12)

University Gurus

For some, college prep is a single class. 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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The Fine Line Between Challenging Yourself and Overloading

Princeton College Consulting

College Placement vs. Honors or Advanced Placement Level One of the more frequent questions we get from parents and students is: Is it better to stay at the College Placement (CP) or Honors level in my high school courses and get an A or step up to the Honors or Advanced Placement (AP) level and get a B?

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How many AP Courses should I take in high school?

Princeton College Consulting

The number of AP (Advanced Placement) classes you should take in high school depends on various factors, including your academic abilities, your own capacity and desire and your interests. Here are a few things to consider when deciding how many AP classes to take: Your academic abilities: AP classes are college-level courses.

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10 Steps to Help You Decide Which College To Choose

Strategic College Consulting

It’s been another great year at Strategic College Consulting for admissions. Students have earned acceptances to many of the top colleges including the Ivy League universities, UCLA, Berkeley, UMich, NYU, U of Chicago, many specialty and tech colleges, and so much more!

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College Admissions Planning for High School Juniors 

Great College Advice

Make sure you’re in the right classes Your junior year is the last real chance to impress college admissions officers with the classes you’re taking, so make it count! If your high school offers a number of Advanced Placement (AP) classes then your junior year is when you should begin taking a handful of them.

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Your Back-to-School Game Plan — Take Action!

Strategic College Consulting

Below is a list of ways to TAKE ACTION to set yourself up for success both in your growth trajectory, and with your college planning and admission goals! Aim for a competitive GPA by excelling in advanced placement (AP), honors, or dual-enrollment courses. Look for extracurricular activities both at your school and in the community.