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. This shows colleges your ability to drive change and lead others.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Explore as many colleges as possible. Start exploring your college options by using online search tools, going to college fairs, chatting with college reps, and even asking friends who are already in college about their experiences. Begin requesting recommendation letters. Take the AP exams.

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HelloCollege

OCTOBER 31, 2024

However, colleges don’t just look at GPA in isolation; they also consider class rigor. Taking advanced courses, such as honors class, Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) , can demonstrate a willingness to challenge yourself academically.

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