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Top 10 Scary Mistakes Students Make on Their College Applications (and How to Avoid Them)

Top Tier Admissions

Weak Letters of Recommendation A vague or lackluster recommendation letter is like a ghostly whisper—it fades into the background, forgotten. Submitting Incomplete Applications Missing documents or incomplete forms can make your application feel like it’s missing its head—disorganized and ineffective.

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College Planning for Juniors: How to Prepare for the College Application Process

ACM College Consulting

Engage in Extracurriculars Colleges want to see students who are involved outside of the classroom. I recommend creating a student resume now so that you can see the full picture of your activities starting from grade nine. Build connections with teachers who can write detailed and supportive letters.

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How Hard Is It to Get into Stanford? Admission Requirements + Tips

AdmissionSight

Here are the documents you need to prepare: Transcript of records. Letters of recommendation. Youll need two letters from teachers and one from your counselor, who will also send a school report. Extracurriculars. Letters of recommendation. Stanford places weight on grades and GPA.

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Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Guide

College Essay Guy

You'll need essays, transcripts, financial documents, and recommendation letters. Your teachers and counselor will also need to submit their letters of recommendation through the Common App. Within the application portal, youll send them an official recommendation request.

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Deferred Admission: What You Need to Know

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

If you applied by a mid-October or early-November deadline, we know that by late January youve had updates to your academic, extracurricular, and personal records. Some colleges may have you write an additional essay, give you the option of submitting an additional letter of recommendation, offer a virtual interview, etc.

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UT-Austin Waitlist Tips and FAQs

Tex Admissions

The Waitlist page explicitly states, in bold: Additional materials, such as letters of recommendation, continued letters of interest or other items, submitted by you or on your behalf will not be accepted or reviewed. Do not send in any supporting documents like a resume or rec letter. Sure, may as well.

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From Homeschool to the Ivy League: 5 Tips to Get into Top Colleges

Top Tier Admissions

Pursue Meaningful Extracurriculars Elite colleges love applicants who are deeply engaged in their passions and take initiative. Document your achievements. A portfolio with photos, essays, or videos can bring your extracurricular journey to life. Tips for great recommendation letters: Ask individuals who truly know you.