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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UC'S DECISION TO ELIMINATE THE SAT/ACT REQUIREMENT

Elite Open School

In this decision, Judge Seligman ruled that UC's test-optional policy unfairly disadvantaged disabled applicants because they lacked access to testing centers with accommodations during the Covid-19 pandemic. Remember, the scores aren't currently being used for admissions purposes, only placement purposes.

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Inside the Admissions Committee: What Really Happens

StandOut College Prep

This score is based on a combination of factors, such as your tests, grades, recommendation letters, extracurricular activities, and personality. If your high school offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses, for example, the committee will expect to see that you have taken advantage of these opportunities.

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Top HBCU Online MBA Programs

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Diverse Community Diverse student bodies create more inclusive and engaging classroom discussions, extracurricular activities, and student clubs and organizations. The lower costs help accommodate the disproportionate number of low-income learners in HBCUs. Diverse faculties provide more role models and mentors for people of color.

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150 Questions to Ask When Visiting Colleges

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Are there special dietary accommodations available? What are the extracurricular activities available? Are there accommodations available for students with disabilities? What is the job placement rate for graduates? What is the policy on off-campus housing? What are the dining options like? What is the campus safety like?

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10 Must-Haves for College Prep (Grades 8-12)

University Gurus

For others, it refers to a high school specialized in college placement. Extracurricular Activities for College Prep You already know that extracurricular activities help with college applications. Generally, colleges want to see long-term and deep involvement with your extracurriculars.

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New Jersey Scholarships

StandOut College Prep

This is for High school seniors receiving special education and/or related services through an IEP or 504 plan in ANY placement. Students must exhibit leadership ability in their school, extracurricular and/or community activities and show financial need. Connections for the Future Scholarship This awards up to three $1,000 awards.

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How to Ace the AAMC PREview Exam (2023)

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

Over the past several years, you’ve painstakingly earned high academic stats and pursued the right extracurricular activities in order to maximize your medical school admissions odds. Submit a request to be moved to a different clinic placement that moves at a more manageable pace for you. How can you prepare for the AAMC PREview exam?