article thumbnail

Which Is More Important — Grades or Extracurricular Activities?

Great College Advice

One of the most-oft questions I get from families is some version of this: “Which is more important — grades or extracurricular activities? Grades are more important than your extracurricular activities. Many students, however, would prefer to believe that the grades on their transcripts don’t matter much.

article thumbnail

What’s a Good SAT/ACT Score for Applying to College?

Solomon Admissions

In addition to the usual application materials, like transcripts, letters of recommendation, and essays, students are often asked to submit standardized test scores from either the SAT or ACT exam when applying to college. SAT/ACT scores are used by colleges to try and standardize students across the country.

ACT 65
article thumbnail

How to Build the Ideal SAT/ACT Prep Schedule

Berkeley² Academy

Although , many schools no longer require standardized testing scores , the SAT and ACT are still very important components of your college application. There are many ways that the SAT and ACT factor into your profile as an applicant. What sort of commitment will your extracurriculars require?

ACT 52
article thumbnail

Applying to Wesleyan as an International Student

The Koppelman Group

In this post, we’ll go into detail about what Wesleyan likes to see on your transcript, in your extracurriculars section, and on your standardized tests, but the most important thing to remember is that Wesleyan doesn’t like cookie cutter. Show this through extracurriculars and extra classes in the subjects you love.

article thumbnail

Applying to Hamilton College as an International Student

The Koppelman Group

When they look at your transcript, they want to see that you’ve taken the hardest courses that you have access to — and that you’ve excelled in them. You may not love a particular academic area, but your transcript shouldn’t betray that. You may not love a particular academic area, but your transcript shouldn’t betray that.

article thumbnail

Applying to Colby College as an International Student

The Koppelman Group

Courses + Grades With Colby, what they want to see on your transcript is simple. Doing the work to have an exceptional transcript is hard, especially when you push your limits by taking hard classes instead of easier courses you know you could sail through. And if the ACT is more your speed, you want to get a 34 or higher.

article thumbnail

Applying to the University of Michigan as an International Student

The Koppelman Group

The bottom line is that the application readers should not be able to tell from your transcript which courses are your favorites, and which are your least favorites. You will emphasize your ideal academic path in your essays, but your transcript should show academic excellence that is subject agnostic. For us, that’s reason enough.