Princeton College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

If you do hope to go the pre-med route in college, you’ll need to have high grades and test scores, but also impressive extracurricular activities. Why Extracurriculars Matter So Much. Extracurriculars are one way to separate driven, passionate, and the most intellectually curious students from the rest of the pack.

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Admissions Mom

JANUARY 30, 2024

❓I receive tons of questions about how many extracurriculars are necessary and whether a kid’s chances will be hurt because they haven’t performed at Carnegie Hall, been speaking Mandarin since they were five, or cured cancer. But, then, that also adds to the pressure to have the most impressive, superhuman extracurriculars possible.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 30, 2023

In addition to working on every stage of your college strategy and applications, the best private college admissions counselors help students set goals, explore options, and assess their academic and extracurricular profiles. Extracurricular Activities. Should you pursue a summer job or an internship ? Enrichment Activities.

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Strategic College Consulting

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Prepare for Standardized Tests : Start early with test prep for the SAT or ACT, and AP exams. Look for extracurricular activities both at your school and in the community. Make sure to take part in service-based clubs/organizations when joining activities. Know that quality , depth of involvement matter more than quantity.

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Berkeley² Academy

JULY 17, 2024

An academic resume , which you may submit for college or summer program applications, differs from a professional resume that you may use to apply to jobs or internships. Research & Internships In this section, you will highlight your research, internship, personal project, and/or shadowing experiences.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 15, 2024

Career Planning and Academic Advising Clear, informed career planning and academic / extracurricular advising. What about pursuing a summer internship? C ollege Private Counseling Develop an organized and effective application strategy that leverages your academic and extracurricular experience to stand out. Publications?

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 22, 2023

If you have strong feelings about which schools you’d like to eventually include on your list, it’s important to think about what types of extracurricular activities, academic preparedness, leadership activities and summer opportunities you can accomplish to increase your chances of admission at your dream schools.

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ACM College Consulting

APRIL 23, 2024

Here's a comprehensive guide to navigating summer college planning for rising seniors: Reflect and Set Goals : Take the time to reflect on your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and personal interests. What are your strengths, passions, and aspirations? Set clear goals for your college application process.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 7, 2023

Furthermore, a strong score on the SAT or ACT is still a significant asset. Although there are many ways to do that, research, for-credit college-level coursework, and internships are just a few examples of ways that students can best demonstrate academic initiative and curiosity to colleges like Harvard.

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Berkeley² Academy

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Between balancing classes, homework, extracurriculars, and other commitments, most students struggle to find time during the school year for additional opportunities. B2A is offering 6-day, intensive classes for the Digital SAT, the ACT, and AP Exams across a wide range of subjects. of unstructured and uninterrupted “free” time.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 31, 2023

RSI scholars first participate in a week of intensive STEM classes with accomplished professors and they get the opportunity to be a part of the five-week research internship. Throughout their internship, the students conduct individual projects under the instructions of mentors who are experienced scientists and researchers.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 16, 2024

If Dartmouth is your dream school, that means underlining what you care about academically and in your extracurriculars. You should be studying for the SAT or ACT. The two best ways of leaning into what you love are internships and jobs. If so, ask them for advice and see if there may be an internship opportunity.

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Solomon Admissions

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Obtaining a high score on standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT also contributes to positive admissions decisions. Extracurricular Involvement : Being involved in activities inside and outside of high school showcases your ability to manage your academics and multiple activities.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

These industries offer BU students unparalleled opportunities for career development, internships, and networking. In fact, 84 percent of students complete at least one internship while at Boston University. Suggested reading: What is a Good SAT Score? Average GPA: 3.9 Average GPA range: 3.8–4.0

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 28, 2024

Extracurriculars After your grades, the thing that they care most about next are your personal qualities as shown through your essays and recommendations. Extracurriculars give you things to write about outside of the classroom, and underline what you care about enough to invest time in when you don’t have to in school.

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Solomon Admissions

APRIL 12, 2023

They can help students research and compare schools based on factors like location, size, academic programs, and extracurricular activities. Offering Test Preparation Resources : Many high school counselors can provide students with resources and support for preparing for standardized tests like the SAT or ACT.

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Taking the PSAT is a great way to get used to standardized testing before the SAT! Read more about the SAT on our blog ! Extracurriculars Start thinking about leadership positions. That being said, college admissions committees appreciate extracurricular involvement most when they can tell you are genuinely passionate about it.

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 11, 2024

If your school utilizes tools like Naviance, take advantage of this opportunity to compare your profile to students with the same academic and extracurricular opportunities that you had. Typically required: Transcripts with GPA and course selection (remember to include any college transcripts if applicable) Test scores (SAT/ACT, AP, IB, etc.)

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Berkeley² Academy

AUGUST 14, 2024

B2A’s Steps Program for grades 7-11 will provide 1:1 mentoring—from major and career exploration to course selection, internship and research opportunities, and building an extracurricular profile to showcase your abilities outside of the classroom. AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Physics, AP Statistics etc.)

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 30, 2024

Last year, the 50th percentile for SATs was 1450, and the 75th was 1510. Extracurriculars This data is a bit old, but in 2020, 49% of incoming freshmen were the president of their class or club, 33% were team captains, and 36% conducted research. Extracurriculars are a great way to do that. Think of it as being “above average.”

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Many high school juniors are busy with school work, extracurricular activities, and other responsibilities, not to mention the burdens of the ongoing pandemic. JUNIOR YEAR September - January Schedule and sit for standardized ACT or SAT tests if the student is taking them. May Study for and take SAT or ACT tests, if offered.

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HelloCollege

JULY 17, 2024

Some colleges want to see your SAT scores while others make it optional. From academic planning to extracurricular involvement, this personalized approach helps present or “package” your child to give them a more competitive chance at their top schools. Some require eight supplemental essays while others have none.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 18, 2024

SATs were (on average) between 1500 and 1580, which ACT averages ranged from 33-35! Your classes and extracurriculars should reflect your niche. Find an Internship Internships are a great way to spend your summer. Your internship should closely align with your academic area of expertise, as well.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 1, 2024

This means “In addition to being test-optional, UChicago practices a ‘No Harm’ policy for application review when considering SAT or ACT scores. Any SAT or ACT score submitted will only be used in review if it will positively affect an applicant’s chance of admission. Extracurriculars Extracurriculars are doubly important.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 2, 2024

At Princeton, that means between 760-780 on SAT EBRW and 780-800 on SAT Math or between 34-35 on the ACT. Extracurriculars To get into Princeton, you need an excellent academic record, but not everyone with a 4.0 Extracurriculars To get into Princeton, you need an excellent academic record, but not everyone with a 4.0

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Koodoos Learning

JANUARY 17, 2021

Read more about extracurriculars here. New SAT Adversity Score - providing context for your application, including looking at your community, your neighborhood environment, family environment, and more. Learn more about the new SAT Adversity Score here. Harvard rejects one in four students with perfect SAT scores.

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Admissions Mom

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

❓“How good are my extracurriculars?” Then I receive tons more about how many extracurriculars are necessary and whether a kid’s chances will be hurt because they haven’t performed at Carnegie Hall, been speaking Mandarin since they were five years old, or cured cancer. It’s one of the most common questions we get here on A2C.

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Ivy College Essay

MAY 11, 2023

Applicants should also have a high GPA, competitive standardized test scores (SAT or ACT), and a demonstrated passion for learning. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, volunteering, internships, or leadership positions.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 13, 2023

And you may be worried that your SAT Ⓡ or ACT Ⓡ scores aren’t high enough to get into the college of your dreams. Standardized test prep classes take dedication, which many students can’t spare during the school year, with the multiple distractions of schoolwork and extracurriculars. Jumpstart your SAT® prep with us

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 12, 2024

While your extracurriculars and test scores provide useful information, and the essays can fill in gaps and provide meaningful context, you’re not going to be admitted to Bates if you don’t have strong grades. Only 39% of admitted and enrolled students in the 2022-2023 application cycle submitted SAT or ACT scores.

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ACM College Consulting

JULY 22, 2024

While lower 4 and 6-year graduation rates are sometimes seen as a negative, two of the causes of this at GA Tech are their amazing co-op and internship programs. Students may instead choose to do full or part-time internships through the internship program and many do choose to take a semester off to work full time.

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Berkeley² Academy

MAY 24, 2024

In the image below, you’ll see the navigation menu in the portal, including the Dashboard and the Common App, where students fill out academic, demographic, and extracurricular information that is sent to all of their schools. Common App allows students to apply to up to twenty different schools.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

To gain career experience, students can venture off-campus for internships or to shadow doctors at the nationally-ranked UCI Medical Center. Applicants demonstrate these qualities primarily through their high school coursework, test results, and extracurricular activities. California residents: 74.0% International students: 15.8%

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 12, 2024

You should also be president of a history club, do an internship at a local historical society, and take a summer course on history at a university's summer program or online, for example. Right now, Michigan is test-optional; however, they highly recommend sending SAT or ACT scores. Extracurricular Preparation Not everyone with a 4.0

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Internships, research, experiential learning opportunities, and the senior capstone project are strategically used to bridge theory and practical application, preparing students to successfully enter and impact the workforce. UCLA setting UCLA is located on an urban 419-acre campus in a densely populated area.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 30, 2024

Extracurriculars Once you’ve jumped the grade hurdle, the next challenge is differentiating yourself from other applicants through extracurriculars inside and outside of school. If you love building things, find an internship with an engineering or architecture firm in your area. That’s just the starting point.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 1, 2024

SAT and ACT Scores UT Austin is making test scores non-optional again. Again, UT Austin doesn’t publish a lot of information about this, but last year their median SAT was 1420. However, around 58% of students didn’t submit test scores; their median was 1160 on the SAT. Extracurriculars and Talent/Ability Not everyone with a 4.0

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