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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. The transcript is the record of your academic performance.
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Extracurricular Exploration : Try various activities to discover genuine interests. 10th Grade: Gaining Momentum Sophomore year is about refining academic and extracurricular focus while beginning standardized test preparation. Leadership Roles : Seek leadership positions in extracurricular activities.
Examples of the previous topics are: Crisis management The future of AI Neuro economics Negotiation and deception Financial literacy The residential experience Outside of classes, youll also be part of extracurricular activities on weekends and weekday evenings. Your transcript must have at least two marking periods of grades.
Your 4-year curriculum choices: The first thing most admissions committees will do is review your transcript. From a character perspective, colleges will be asking if you have challenged yourself to the fullest extent possible within the context of the curriculum offered by your high school. So, what does that mean? Why do you do it?
According to Jed Applerouth, a nationally recognized leader in test prep, tutoring and executive function coaching, “ … for the admissions officer at a selective college, wading through transcript after transcript filled with A’s, the job of picking the most deserving student for a coveted spot has never been more challenging.”
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Find specific courses, extracurricular activities , or initiatives that match your interests and think of why they appeal to you. Takeaways UMich supplemental essays offer important insights beyond your transcript by revealing your personality, specific interests, and how you’d fit into their community. Make connections.
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