Great College Advice

JANUARY 28, 2025

While freshman grades typically carry less weight in college admissions, maintaining a strong GPA sets a positive trajectory. 10th Grade: Gaining Momentum Sophomore year is about refining academic and extracurricular focus while beginning standardized test preparation. Many students do test prep during fall/winter to prepare.

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Solomon Admissions

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Your academic profile consists of several aspects: grades, class schedule rigor, and standardized test scores. Maintaining a high grade point average (GPA), while taking Honors and AP classes will help increase your chances for admission to college. Taking , test prep courses will help enhance your test scores.

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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 this in mind as you begin your junior year.

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Strategic College Consulting

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Aim for a competitive GPA by excelling in advanced placement (AP), honors, or dual-enrollment courses. Prepare for Standardized Tests : Start early with test prep for the SAT or ACT, and AP exams. Prepare for Standardized Tests : Start early with test prep for the SAT or ACT, and AP exams.

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

Colleges say your course rigor counts for more than your GPA and test scores. I recommend that you take four years of: Science (including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) Foreign Language (many highly selective colleges like to see four years of a foreign language during high school. COLLEGE FAIRS: Go to them!

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