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Top Summer Programmes: Research in the Biological Sciences (RIBS)

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In addition to completing the online application form, applicants for RIBS are required to submit their full school transcript from Grade 9 onwards and include a grade report from their current year.

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What is the National Merit Scholarship Program?

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Even better when you realize that just by taking the PSAT in the fall of your junior year, you’ve already entered yourself for this award! million high school juniors took the PSAT, but the National Merit Scholarship selected only 7,500 finalists. Students qualify for the National Merit program by achieving a high score on the PSAT.

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Why Should You Join the Research Science Institute? Benefits + Tips

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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. Official transcripts. Submit scores from the PSAT, SAT, ACT, or AP exams.

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A Simplified College Application Timeline Every High Schooler Needs

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Junior Year – Fall (September to November) Take the PSAT. The PSAT, or Preliminary SAT, is a standardized test that gives you a sneak peek at what the SAT will be like. Plus, taking the PSAT puts you in the running for the National Merit Scholarship Program , which could help you earn some serious scholarship money for college.

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Top Summer Programmes: Harvard Summer School

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After completing the program the students get a Harvard transcript with a grade of AR (requirements met) or NM (requirements not met). During the application evaluation process, all information submitted, including transcripts, counselor reports, and GPA, are considered. The classes are taught by Harvard University faculty.

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To Test or Not to Test?

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Depending upon the schools on their list and how they have fared on the PSAT or practice tests, it might be better for some students to prioritize their time elsewhere. Questions these students should be asking: Is my high school transcript strong on its own? Will it add undue stress and emotional toll on me to stress? (

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College Admissions Glossary of Terms

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Some colleges require students to fill this out and they use it instead of a student’s transcript. This process varies by college but generally involves submitting all college transcripts, a new application, essays, and sometimes recommendations. SRAR: Self reported academic record.