Admissions Mom

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Every year, I receive tons of questions about how many extracurricular activities are necessary and whether a kids chances will be hurt because they havent performed at Carnegie Hall, been speaking Mandarin since they were five, or cured cancer. Its an important part of your application. They want to know that, too. The bad news?

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 7, 2025

TIMING IS EVERYTHING Just like theres a right and a wrong time to study for a big test (hint: NOT the night before!), Transferring to a different college might be the right decision, but we want to make sure you approach it with your eyes wide open. theres an optimum time to transfer.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

On the other hand, if you are a superstar premed student, you might be wondering whether you're optimizing your time by pursuing the “best” extracurricular activities for medical school. What are some unique extracurriculars for medical school? How could you compete with them? Do you even want to? Are you missing anything critical?

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

While Stanford remains test-optional for those applying this cycle, applicants to the Class of 2030 will once again be required to submit a standardized test score. Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities, a job you hold, or responsibilities you have for your family. How did you spend your last two summers?

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Part of this gap comes from the changing role of standardized tests, but it highlights a bigger issuethe growing divide between students who are actively preparing for college and those who are not. Outside of academics, your freshman year is the perfect time to explore extracurricular activities that match your interests.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 14, 2025

10 th grade is an exciting time as you have hopefully found a nice rhythm between your academics, extracurriculars, and social life. Continue to refine your extracurriculars (ECs) and explore leadership roles Pursue those extracurricular interests that engage you and that give you a sense of accomplishment.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This foundational week prepares you for the heart of RSI: a five-week research internship. Competitive test scores include: PSAT Math : 740+ PSAT Reading and Writing : 700+ ACT Math : 33+ ACT Verbal : 34+ While theres no minimum grade requirement for RSI, we recommend near-perfect grades in STEM subjects to strengthen your application.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Harvard looks at other factors like your course rigor, extracurricular activities, essays, and recommendations. To truly stand out, youll need to focus on other elements of your application, like leadership, extracurriculars, and your essay. Strong extracurricular activities. Still, GPA isnt the only thing that matters.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 21, 2025

Teenagers with dyslexia face unique challenges during the college application process on top of the usual stress of essays, deadlines, and standardized tests, theyre also navigating reading and writing difficulties that can make the process feel overwhelming. Its the result of strategic, well-planned decisions made over time.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 17, 2025

This is done through more curriculum, extracurricular development, and creating summers where students can get more in-depth. Build Extracurriculars Identifying an academic passion is just the beginning what sets students apart is how they act on it. Theres no one formula for extracurricular development.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 30, 2025

Very important They place the most importance on things like your talent/ability, character/personal qualities, standardized test scores, recommendations, and your application essay. Important Next up, extracurricular activities fall under the important category. To get there, take practice tests and focus on improving your weak areas.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 28, 2025

Extracurricular Exploration : Try various activities to discover genuine interests. 10th Grade: Gaining Momentum Sophomore year is about refining academic and extracurricular focus while beginning standardized test preparation. Standardized Testing : Take the PSAT for practice. Consider summer retakes if needed.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 15, 2025

The earlier students start exploring their passions; the more compelling their academic and extracurricular profiles will become down the line. Build Extracurriculars Once a student starts refining their academic interests, the next step is turning those passions into action.

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Simply Admissions

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

What helped me was having an internship at a clinic—it carried my application.” Admissions committees value applicants who balance academics with extracurriculars, internships, or volunteer work that reflects their passions. It’s not all about grades. It’s about looking well-rounded as a person.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

College life extends far beyond lectures, tests, and study groups. According to a National Association of Colleges and Employers survey, 81% of employers look for leadership skills and extracurricular involvement on student resumes. In addition to workshops and career fairs, many colleges offer internship placement programs.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 12, 2025

With private guidance, students can start shaping their academic and extracurricular profile as early as sophomore year, setting the stage for a stronger application. Build Extracurriculars Once students define their academic interests, the next step is turning that passion into action.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Whether you’re seeking an internship, applying for a job, aiming for a promotion, or advancing your career in any way, the fact that you’re a Harvard graduate will immediately set you apart. When you’re not immersed in your studies, you’ll have endless opportunities to join extracurricular activities or get involved in intramural sports.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Extracurricular opportunities. A college admissions consultant can give you personalized guidance on improving your academics and extracurriculars to help you get accepted. Research facilities. Laboratories, research centers, and institutes are open to both undergraduate and graduate students.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The admissions committee’s job goes beyond just evaluating GPAs and test scores. They want to understand you beyond your academic record, examining everything from your extracurricular activities to your personal essay to assess how you could contribute to the university’s community.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 16, 2025

Beginning in the equivalent of your second year of American high school, it is crucial that a prospective applicant start mapping your path to college by excelling in the hardest coursework they have access to, and beginning to prep for tests including English proficiency testing and the SAT or ACT. Pursue independent research.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 5, 2025

Below, weve broken it down to four key areas for action: grades, scores, extracurriculars, and type of application. Class Rank of the Class of 2028 Scores: Like most colleges and universities, Dartmouth suspended mandatory submission of standardized test scores as a part of the application process during the Covid pandemic.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 18, 2025

Their real involvement usually starts in senior year, focusing on essays and logistics rather than shaping a students academic and extracurricular profile early on. Build out extracurriculars Once students know what theyre passionate about, the next step is doing something with it. It takes smart planning. And when it comes to summer?

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 9, 2025

Keep Your Extracurriculars on Track In the same vein as above, you also need to develop a strong resume for when you ultimately apply. Get an internship. If youve done a lot of extracurricular work in this space, this is also a place to mention how youve built upon this work over time. You need to show them a clear narrative.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Unlike universities, community colleges often have looser admission requirements, making it easier for students who might not meet strict GPA or testing criteria to still pursue their educational goals. Instead, you’ll take a simple assessment test after admission to determine which courses are the best fit for your skill level.

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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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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 2, 2025

This is all to say that Yale admissions does not have quotas for different countries, but they do have high expectations for international applicants educational background, extracurricular experiences, and vision for their future. Students should also be pursuing extracurriculars, internships, or even employment related to the field.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 7, 2023

Although many colleges and universities have become or are becoming test-optional , it is undeniable that top-ranked schools still prefer to see strong standardized test scores if possible. A strong test score can fortify an applicant’s other academic and intellectual strengths in the admissions process.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 19, 2025

This is because applying to college in the United States isnt simply about a set of test scores or projected grades. This gives plenty to time to aim for the goal through strategic course selection, extracurricular development, and more. Find internships, part-time jobs, or volunteer opportunities that are relevant, long-term (i.e.,

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 11, 2025

Remember that 15% of admitted first-years for the Fall of 2023 were international, and you could be one of those students with the right grades, scores, interests, extracurriculars, and essays. Harvard requires standardized test scores, like the SAT or ACT, except for in exceptional cases. These tests are not last-minute commitments.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 1, 2025

Scores Like most universities, the Cornell testing policy has been shifting over the past few years and through the Covid pandemic. Going test optional helped students applying, but it has led to statistics that arent necessarily useful as the only students who submitted scores in recent years were those with very strong scores.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

And look, you’re also probably interested in the top programs out there, like Stanford, Berkeley, Michigan, Duke, and Georgia Tech, which means you’ll need not just amazing grades and scores, but a slate of impressive extracurriculars that show your dedication to engineering.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Policies like test-optional admissions during the pandemic made it easier for more students to apply, but the competition is fierce with so few spots available. The rise in international interest and the university’s tough academic requirements, including subject-specific tests and interviews, keep it selective. Extracurriculars.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Standardized test scores. Unlike test-optional schools , Georgetown requires either the SAT or ACT. Extracurriculars. They care about the rigor of your school record, your GPA, and your test scores. Outside of academics, Georgetown values extracurricular activities , special talents, and personal qualities.

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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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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Your extracurricular activities , leadership roles , and community contributions all play a big part in shaping your application. Applying to colleges in the USA includes several unique components specifically for international applicants, from visa requirements to standardized tests. Take the standardized tests.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 3, 2025

NYUs popularity has skyrocketed thanks to its strong reputation, better financial aid options , and test-optional policies. Youll need stellar grades, strong extracurriculars, and a standout personal statement to make an impression. You can make up for it with solid test scores, strong essays, or standout extracurriculars.

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College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Want to get a head start with medical research experience, or just test out if a career in medicine feels right for you? Check out these 20 highly-rated medical internships for high school students. Medical Internships for High […]

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