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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University Gurus

MARCH 23, 2024

Some Tips for Test Prep: Learn how to test in each subject (a tutor can help with this) Get into a regular study rhythm before tests Take advantage of any testing accommodations you have Fill your math and English gaps for the SAT / ACT Do lots of practice SAT / ACT questions Don’t believe the thought, “I’m just bad at test-taking.”

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 15, 2023

The Importance of Alumni Interviews Of all the components in the college admissions puzzle, the alumni interview is generally considered less critical than grades, coursework rigor, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation. Be flexible and accommodating to the interviewer’s preference.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In addition to being two of their toughest academic years, your child will be tasked with maximizing their standardized test scores, continuing to pursue high-impact extracurricular activities, securing recommendation letters, and working on their college applications by writing essay upon essay. Study for ACT or SAT.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JUNE 9, 2023

Part 2: What to include in the Common App Additional Information section Information that you’d want to include in the Additional Information section generally falls into two categories: extenuating circumstances and other details related to your academics and extracurriculars. Example: My single mother works two jobs.

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StandOut College Prep

APRIL 6, 2023

The committee’s members are typically experts in the relevant field and have the knowledge and experience to evaluate applicants’ qualifications, such as academic records, test scores, essays, and letters of recommendation. The index score is assigned by either a computer program or an admissions officer.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 5, 2024

In addition to getting good grades in your prehealth or pre-dental coursework, scoring well on the DAT , gaining meaningful research experience, and building up a strong extracurricular resume, shadowing a dentist is also a crucial part of your pre-dental journey. If this is the case for you, start by reaching out to your own dentist.

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