Great College Advice

JANUARY 14, 2025

If you are keenly interested in the college process and motivated to get started, the spring semester of 10 th grade is a perfect time to begin exploring the world of college admissions. 10 th grade is an exciting time as you have hopefully found a nice rhythm between your academics, extracurriculars, and social life.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 28, 2025

While freshman grades typically carry less weight in college admissions, maintaining a strong GPA sets a positive trajectory. Extracurricular Exploration : Try various activities to discover genuine interests. GPA from sophomore and junior years receives particular scrutiny from admissions officers.

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HelloCollege

JANUARY 16, 2025

Instead of requiring students to submit a full application with essays, activities list , recommendation letters , and other traditional elements, some colleges proactively offer admission to students based on information already available, like GPA, standardized test scores, or self-reported academic achievements.

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Solomon Admissions

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Maintaining a high grade point average (GPA), while taking Honors and AP classes will help increase your chances for admission to college. Extracurricular Involvement : Being involved in activities inside and outside of high school showcases your ability to manage your academics and multiple activities.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 20, 2024

If you’re unsure whether to take a tough course because you’re worried about your GPA, discuss it with your counselor and parents. But, colleges want to see you challenge yourself so err on the side of taking that AP course as long as you’re not completely overwhelmed and stressed. Keep studying to make sure your grades stay up!

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Strategic College Consulting

OCTOBER 7, 2024

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.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 11, 2024

Some high schools use weighted GPAs and some use unweighted GPAs, but colleges account for these differences when looking at applicant transcripts, so they’re still comparing apples to apples instead of apples to a 5.0 GPA ( check this out for more details about weighted vs. unweighted GPAs ).

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