Great College Advice

AUGUST 20, 2024

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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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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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

What summer programs or extracurriculars should I take? How do I get the money for my college education? Check out a timeline that lays out what you need to tackle as you work through the college admissions process. Explore as many colleges as possible. A good starting point? Take the AP exams.

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Niche

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Just 22% of students said that meeting with an admissions counselor at their school or at a college fair made them more likely to apply to a college they weren’t previously aware of. 46% of students have attended a college fair. From that, I brought my list down to 20 colleges that I am applying to.” “I

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 30, 2023

As we review your application, we want to understand how you’ve thrived academically and contributed to your school environment, extracurricular activities, and community. Every college will explain on its website the process for communicating with coaches and directors of activities. Have an interview if one is offered.

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HelloCollege

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Knowing the most important factors in college admissions can make a significant difference in your application. From academic performance to extracurricular involvement, each factors plays a vital role in shaping the perception of who you are as a prospective student.

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