Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Scores grant entry to schools with specific requirements, award scholarships, and determine areas of strengths and weaknesses within a student’s academic career. Showcase other strengths in AP tests, through extracurriculars, college essays, and GPA. Take a holistic approach to ensuring admission into the university of their choice.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 3, 2023

If you’re wondering what GPA is needed to get into Harvard, you’re not alone. What GPA do I need to get into Harvard? According to College Data, 76% of the admitted freshmen in the class of 2026 had a GPA of 4.0 or above, and 18% had GPAs from 3.78 You can and should take the PSAT in your sophomore year.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 10, 2023

GPA Expectations for Dartmouth As an Ivy League school, Dartmouth holds its applicants to high standards. While there’s no minimum GPA, an unweighted high school GPA of 3.9 Maintaining your GPA is paramount, and assistance from tutors or teachers can help you understand difficult concepts and improve your grades.

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College Essay Guy

JULY 6, 2023

If you’re looking for help paying for college (and since most applicants probably are— here's some helpful info about that ) and have started to check into scholarships (because you definitely should), chances are you’ve come across some of the famous ones ( The National Merit Scholarship or the Gates Scholarship , for example).

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 18, 2025

If you havent taken the SAT or ACT before the deadline, PSAT or PACT scores are fine. The selection committee isnt just looking for a solid GPA or test scoresthey want to see what drives you. If you dont have those scores yet, PSAT or PACT scores are fine too, but make sure theyre your best. They dont need to be official.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 20, 2024

If you’re unsure whether to take a tough course because you’re worried about your GPA, discuss it with your counselor and parents. Take the PSAT in October Even if you took the PSAT during your sophomore year, this is the one that counts! The PSAT is used to qualify people for the National Merit Scholarship Competition.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Take the PSAT and plan your test dates for the ACT or SAT; typically, you will take either of these standardized tests for the first time during the winter or spring of your junior year. Start looking into financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Continue researching financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

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Tex Admissions

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

UNC provides easy-to-locate, detailed information about average GPA and test scores, applicant and admitted student data, class profiles, and demographics. UT does not consider the PSAT or offer any scholarships for national merit semifinalists or finalists. Michigan details its selection process. Reach out and say hello!

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

TESTING PRACTICE AND PREP FOR THE PSAT: You take it in October, and it helps you qualify for National Merit if you score high enough. Colleges say your course rigor counts for more than your GPA and test scores. It really doesn’t matter what it is. Also, check out my live stream about course selection with u/Ben-MA.

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