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Grade Inflation and the Changing Landscape of College Admissions

Top Tier Admissions

This review goes beyond just GPA and test scores, considering essays, extra-curricular activities, and letters of recommendation, among other things, as admissions offices consider a students candidacy. Finally, highly selective colleges have reiterated the value of a holistic review.

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10 Colleges That Accept Low GPA + Application Tips

AdmissionSight

These institutions recognize that not everyone does great academically, so they look at an applicant as a whole by asking for letters of recommendation and personal essays, among other things. Identify areas where you struggle the most and concentrate on them. Secure impressive letters of recommendation.

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Medical Schools in Alaska: How to Get In (2024)

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

Another feature of the WWAMI program at UAA is that it offers students the opportunity to pursue a specialized education by concentrating on certain areas of interest or Pathways. Once you’ve established strong relationships with people who could potentially write rec letters for you, it’s time to approach them. About the Author Dr.

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How to Transfer To Harvard 2024-2025

The Koppelman Group

You will also need at least two academic letters of recommendation from instructors at your institution. Technically, their application has space for up to 11 letters of recommendation (9 of them purely optional). However, we would highly recommend using letters sparingly.

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Navigating the Evolving Admissions Landscape and Acceptance Rate at Brown University

Ivy Central

This has led to a greater focus on holistic admissions, which considers factors such as a student's extracurricular activities, personal essays, and letters of recommendation in addition to their academic record. The increase in competition has forced schools to become more creative and innovative in their admissions process.

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Navigating the Evolving Admissions Landscape and Acceptance Rate at Brown University

Ivy Central

This has led to a greater focus on holistic admissions, which considers factors such as a student's extracurricular activities, personal essays, and letters of recommendation in addition to their academic record. The increase in competition has forced schools to become more creative and innovative in their admissions process.

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Best HBCUs for Master’s in Social Work Programs

BestColleges

GPA, three letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. The program offers various concentration options, including: Criminal justice Social gerontology Social work in healthcare settings Displaced populations Applicants with a bachelor's in social work degree may be eligible for an accelerated program option.