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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. The transcript is the record of your academic performance.

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College Planning for Juniors: How to Prepare for the College Application Process

ACM College Consulting

Exploration : Investigate options to help with choosing your college major and career options while building your resume. Build Strong Relationships with Teachers Letters of recommendation will most likely be a necessary part of your application. Build connections with teachers who can write detailed and supportive letters.

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Letters of Recommendation: What is Intellectual Promise?

Princeton College Consulting

Colleges recognize that every student is an individual possessing unique character traits that are otherwise impossible to detect when looking at a transcript or application form; such as one's integrity, maturity, initiative, creativity, or empathy. How to Demonstrate Intellectual Promise.

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4 Keys to Ivy League Letters of Recommendation

Princeton College Consulting

While many students believe their favorite teachers will write them an amazing letter of recommendation , the truth is great letters of recommendation don’t just happen. Here are 4 essentials for building a strong brag sheet: 1) Bring your transcript to life.

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The College Admissions Lifecycle: A Guide Through High School

Great College Advice

Allow plenty of time for multiple revisions and feedback; Letters of recommendation; Activity lists and resume; Portfolios or additional materials as required Financial Aid : Submit FAFSA and CSS Profile early to maximize aid opportunities. Research and apply for scholarships.

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4 Things to Remember When Writing Your Essays (updated)

Princeton College Consulting

Ask yourself what you want the college to know about you that they may not otherwise learn in the application. They will learn quite a lot and infer more from your name, address, parents’ education and occupation, transcript, activity list, letters of recommendation and supplemental essays. Understand your Audience.

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What is a College Admissions Consultant?

HelloCollege

Given the growing number of college-specific, supplemental essays, a consultant to help you stay on track and act as an editor is an invaluable resource. Early College Preparation Preparing for college doesn’t begin in junior or senior year.