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

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. Attend college fairs and information sessions.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The PSAT, or Preliminary SAT, is a standardized test that gives you a sneak peek at what the SAT will be like. Starting early gives you time to study and feel confident when test day rolls around! Explore as many colleges as possible. And don’t stress about the things that are already out of your control—you’ve got this!

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 30, 2023

Every college will explain on its website the process for communicating with coaches and directors of activities. Evidence needs to be provided for the talent, be it a repertoire of music performance pieces, a resume of competitive debate placements, or a list of personal best times in swimming events.

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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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