Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

They feel beholden to inscrutable college admissions officers or the expectations of their peers and parents. With thousands of colleges in the United States, how could anyone hope to find the perfect fit? The college admissions process is one of the biggest sources of stress for high school students and their families.

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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

One of the most-asked questions we receive from families is some version of this: “What do colleges look for these days in a student?” Why are grades the most important factor in college admissions? Well, the answer is pretty simple, really. And they are recorded and presented to college admissions officers on your transcript.

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Discovery College Consulting

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

whose national report card came out last month, sadly isn’t eligible for any of these rewards. The exam is considered more rigorous than many state assessments and was given to almost 450,000 fourth and eighth graders in more than 10,000 schools between January and March of this year. Reading scores also decreased.

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Humbach Education Consulting

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Common Application, often referred to as the "Common App," is an online platform that facilitates the college application process for students applying to colleges and universities in the United States and a few other countries. Can the AXS Companion help with college selection? Is the AXS Companion free to use?

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Strategic College Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Road that says success in the asphalt We’ve been in the college planning and admissions business for about 25 years now, and we are so passionate about helping students with their educational goals and helping them earn acceptances to great colleges, year after year. Now what does a growth mindset mean for students ?

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Admissions Mom

AUGUST 14, 2024

Thanks for reading. —– Content warning: discussion of traumatic subjects: suicide, sexual abuse, trauma, self-harm There is always a debate about what topics should be avoided at all cost on college essays. BUT, in our view, ruling out all essays that deal with trauma is wrong for two big reasons. It’s a subject we both care about.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 25, 2023

Facts About NYU Facts About NYU Certain facts about NYU support its very good reputation, both in the United States and internationally. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings, NYU is ranked #25 in the National Universities category, making it one of the top universities in the country.

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