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Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions

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honors, college prep, remedial, Advanced Placement, etc.), Many colleges and universities were “test-optional” before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. The Importance of Your High School Transcript in College Admissions The number one most important element of your college application is your transcript.

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The enrollment cliff crisis: How to pivot, not panic

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In fact, by 2020, the average published tuition and fees at four-year nonprofits and public institutions represented an inflation-adjusted increase of 30% and 42% , respectively. Rising costs and financial barriers Rising costs of living are prompting some students to delay or forgo college, choosing to enter the workforce directly.

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When Should High School Students Start Preparing for College? Timeline + Tips

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While the pandemic accelerated this decline starting in 2020, the reality is that college readiness has been on a downward trend for over a decade. If your school offers Advanced Placement (AP) , International Baccalaureate (IB) , or honors courses , take as many as you feel comfortable with as soon as possible.

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The AP Scholar Awards: A Complete Guide

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The AP Scholar Awards are academic honors given by the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) program to recognize high school students who have shown exemplary achievement on multiple AP exams. In the past, there was a National AP Scholar title, which required you to average 4+ on eight exams, but that was discontinued after 2020.

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AP Environmental Science Exam 2026: Study + Test Tips

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.</span></p> <p class="ai-optimize-136"><b>(f)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 7.4 × 10⁹ cubic meters of natural gas were extracted from a large deposit in 2020. In 2020, an average home consumed 10,715 kWh of electricity.</span><span An average of 4.76

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UCLA Transfer Acceptance Rate: Requirements + Tips

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2023 23,974 6,189 26% 2022 24,930 5,961 24% 2021 28,457 5,435 19% 2020 25,957 6,271 24% UCLA transfer acceptance rates fluctuate per year. UCLA transfer statistics Below is a quick look at previous UCLA transfer acceptance rates: Year Applicants Admitted Admit Rate 2024 27,167 6.070 22.3%

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Dartmouth Tuck MBA Graduates Again See High Job Placement

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Another top business school reported higher salaries and job placement for its 2023 master of business administration (MBA) graduates. In fact, the only year in the past decade that saw Tuck MBA graduates with a job offer rate of less than 95% was highly pandemic-affected 2020.