Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

Do more extracurriculars? Yale admissions officers will calculate based on your high school transcript, which you’ll submit with your overall application. You’ll also fill out an “activities” section, where you’ll detail all your extracurricular involvement. The admissions process at Ivy League schools seems hard to understand.

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PrepScholar

DECEMBER 11, 2023

It’s not just about forwarding transcripts or entering a list of extracurricular activities—you have to craft something personal and compelling to show the admissions committee who you are beyond your resume. In many ways, the most labor-intensive part of your college application process is the essay.

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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 5, 2024

Myth #2: The essay should recap your accomplishments Reality: Your transcript and Common App already list your achievements. The essay is your chance to show who you are beyond your grades and extracurriculars. Think of the poor souls analyzing thousands of transcripts and scrolling through screen after screen of dry information.

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Princeton College Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Your 4-year curriculum choices: The first thing most admissions committees will do is review your transcript. They will be looking for signs in your transcript that you value learning and your own personal growth over simply getting good grades. Well, could you speak for 30-45 minutes about any one of your extracurricular activities?

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Overloading on Extracurriculars It’s easy to think that more is better, but an endless list of extracurriculars without real depth is like a lumbering Frankenstein’s creature—impressive in size but lacking true heart. Use a checklist to ensure all your materials—transcripts, essays, letters of recommendation—are in place.

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ACM College Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Engage in Extracurriculars Colleges want to see students who are involved outside of the classroom. Track Materials Needed: Create an excel sheet or system that works for you to organize and keep track of all application requirements such as essays, activity descriptions, transcripts, financial aid documents, and testing.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 2, 2024

Rigor, Class Rank, and GPA The first step to being a good candidate is getting your transcript right. Once you have proven that you have a rigorous transcript, you also want to wow them with a great GPA. Extracurriculars To get into Princeton, you need an excellent academic record, but not everyone with a 4.0

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 15, 2024

Although Georgetown has made it clear that academic rigor is one of the most critical components of a student’s application, it is worth noting that the university is also looking for much more than just a solid transcript. Demonstrate these characteristics in your personal essay, your extracurriculars, and even in your interview!

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Koodoos Learning

JANUARY 17, 2021

As the name suggests, the holistic approach to admissions involves evaluating each applicant as a whole person , taking into consideration more than just your transcript and test scores. Read more about extracurriculars here. What factors are considered in the Holistic Review? GPA might get accepted.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

OCTOBER 18, 2024

You might also feel overwhelmed by the prospects of fulfilling your premed requirements, picking your major, participating in the right extracurriculars, taking the MCAT, and everything else that goes into the grueling process of getting into medical school. You can print out these resources to use as study material for exams.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

You probably know your grade point average (GPA); it’s usually printed on your transcript. A high school transcript that contains an even mix of As and A-s will produce a GPA of 3.85, exactly halfway between the 3.7/A- A transcript with a mix of A-s and B+s will produce a grade point average in the range of 3.5, A- and the 4.0/A.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 1, 2024

Extracurricular Activities Depth and Leadership: Admissions officers are interested in students who show depth and leadership in their extracurricular activities. Application Materials: Create a checklist of all application materials, including transcripts, test scores, essays, and recommendation letters.

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College Essay Guy

JULY 26, 2024

As with applying to very competitive colleges, it can be helpful to have exhibited leadership in various extracurriculars (though keep in mind “leadership” doesn’t always come with a title) and to have your own research experience. Generally, the application will ask questions about your high school coursework and your extracurriculars.

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Great College Advice

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Those colleges will be looking more seriously at other factors, such as your transcript and GPA. They already know about your academic achievements, since they have your transcript, academic awards/honors, and test scores (if they are required and if you choose to submit them).

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Your counselors provide us with a school profile which provides our team with information about the curriculum you had access to, and then we carefully evaluate your transcript for what you took advantage of within those opportunities. We compare your rigor and grades within the context of your high 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. Sending Transcripts/Providing Additional Context: High school counselors are responsible for maintaining student transcripts and sending them to colleges as requested.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 24, 2024

In this post, we’ll go into detail about what Wesleyan likes to see on your transcript, in your extracurriculars section, and on your standardized tests, but the most important thing to remember is that Wesleyan doesn’t like cookie cutter. Show this through extracurriculars and extra classes in the subjects you love.

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ACM College Consulting

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Academic History Section All grades are self-reported through the application and transcripts are not accepted. It is important to start thinking about how you will strengthen your academic and extracurricular profiles early. This year, the deadline for fall semester applications is December 2. Contact Us FAQs 1.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 7, 2024

Academic Ability Yale calls your transcript “the single most important document in your application.” They want to see advanced classes on your transcript. You want to pack your transcript with as many challenging courses as possible while maintaining a high GPA. The first is rigor. If yours doesn’t, don’t worry. We got you.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 30, 2024

Rigor, Class Rank, and GPA The first thing UNC will look at is your transcript, and you should make sure that it is giving top student. This speaks to the rigor of your transcript. Most incoming UNC students also have some college coursework on their transcripts. Extracurriculars are a great way to do that.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 19, 2024

” In it, they say: “We’re guided initially by our assessment of five primary factors: The rigor of a candidate’s academic program Academic performance as measured by grades in academic courses Letters of recommendation from two teachers and a counselor Extracurricular activities The quality of thought and expression in the application essay.”

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BestColleges

MARCH 7, 2024

Also, school admission requirements vary, so do some research and find out what information you'll need to submit, such as letters of recommendation, transcripts, and other documents. Additionally, if you earned a GED, you may have missed some extracurricular activities commonly available to high school students. What Is the GED?

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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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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 28, 2024

When they look at your transcript, they want to see that you’ve taken the hardest courses that you have access to — and that you’ve excelled in them. You may not love a particular academic area, but your transcript shouldn’t betray that. You may not love a particular academic area, but your transcript shouldn’t betray that.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 25, 2024

You want your transcript to show that you are pushing yourself academically and taking as many challenging classes as possible. Usually, colleges can tell by looking at your transcript if you are at the top of your class. Extracurriculars Extracurricular activities are “very important.” You want to get as close to a 4.0

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 15, 2024

Request a copy of your transcript and evaluate it often versus waiting until the tail end of your college career. Career Planning and Academic Advising Clear, informed career planning and academic / extracurricular advising. and 25 th percentile was 3.77. Choose a major that aligns with your interests.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 12, 2024

Rigor, Class Rank, and GPA The first thing Vanderbilt looks at is your academic transcript, and they assess it in a couple of ways. You want to have a rigorous transcript to show that you are a student who pushes themselves academically while still maintaining a high GPA. Think about your transcript. Which brings us to GPA.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 7, 2024

Rigor, Class Rank, and GPA Northwestern first looks for an excellent transcript. They assess transcripts in a couple of ways. Extracurriculars Not everyone with excellent grades gets into Northwestern; you need more. At least one of your extracurricular interests should be connected to what you want to study.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 19, 2024

Courses + Grades With Colby, what they want to see on your transcript is simple. Doing the work to have an exceptional transcript is hard, especially when you push your limits by taking hard classes instead of easier courses you know you could sail through. Then it’s time to dive into the app. It’s that easy.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 23, 2024

Rigor, Class Rank, and GPA So, the first thing you need to do is make sure you get your academic transcript right. Dartmouth has no transcript requirements, but they have some recommendations. You want a rigorous AF transcript. High schools grade differently, and every transcript is different. But it's more than that.

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HelloCollege

AUGUST 18, 2023

High School Transcript and Grade Point Average (GPA) One of the foundational aspects of your application is your high school transcript. Highlight your extracurricular activities, clubs, volunteer work, and leadership roles to show how you’ve made an impact beyond the classroom. Your GPA on a 4.0 The Raymond J.

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HelloCollege

AUGUST 20, 2024

The curriculum strives to create open-minded, well-rounded, life-long learners through a core curriculum that requires a Theory of Knowledge course, research project and paper, and engagement in extracurricular activities related to creativity, action, and service as well as through student-chosen curriculum in six subject areas.

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Ivy Central

MAY 19, 2023

The institution offers a vibrant array of extracurricular activities, clubs, and organizations that cater to diverse interests. The Student Center of the campus offers numerous dining options, social spaces, and event venues for students to connect, unwind, and engage in extracurricular activities.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 30, 2024

Courses + Grades What Columbia wants to see when they look at your transcript is that you’ve received the best grades possible in the hardest classes you have access to. Many students also supplement their transcript with summer academic intensives, which isn’t a bad idea especially if your school lacks depth in a particular area.

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Discovery College Consulting

MARCH 5, 2024

According to Jed Applerouth, a nationally recognized leader in test prep, tutoring and executive function coaching, “ … for the admissions officer at a selective college, wading through transcript after transcript filled with A’s, the job of picking the most deserving student for a coveted spot has never been more challenging.”

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 22, 2024

You should load your transcript with APs, Honors, IB, dual enrollment, and/or accelerated courses. You want your transcript to look as rigorous as possible while maintaining an outstanding GPA. Extracurriculars Penn is proud of its “work hard, play hard” vibes and generally wants students that get involved on campus.

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Solomon Admissions

JUNE 8, 2023

Do research on the colleges you're interested in and make sure your application highlights your strengths in areas that they value, such as academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and leadership qualities. Write essays that are thoughtful, well-written, and demonstrate your unique personality and qualities.

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