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How to make extracurricular activities count for college admissions

Princeton College Consulting

Depth over breadth: How to make your extracurricular activities count for college admissions By now you already know that it’s not just about academics. GPA doesn’t guarantee you admission to any college, nor do perfect SATs. Look through the eyes of the admissions committee. Having a 4.0 They don’t care!

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Our Proven Blueprint for College Admissions Success

Strategic College Consulting

In fact, getting into those Ivy League schools is about much more than getting good grades, working hard, and having some extracurricular activities on your resume. We’ve seen too many students who start down the college planning process without really understanding the criteria that today’s Admissions departments care about.

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10 Steps to Help You Decide Which College To Choose

Strategic College Consulting

It’s been another great year at Strategic College Consulting for admissions. Students have earned acceptances to many of the top colleges including the Ivy League universities, UCLA, Berkeley, UMich, NYU, U of Chicago, many specialty and tech colleges, and so much more!

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The End of Affirmative Action in College Admissions

Discovery College Consulting

In a 6-3 decision announced on June 29, the Supreme Court ruled that the use of race in college admissions (a.k.a. No matter your opinion, the Court’s ruling will impact college applicants, colleges themselves, legacy admissions, financial aid and college essays.

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Test Optional: Should You Take the SAT or ACT?

ACM College Consulting

In the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions, one question continues to perplex students, parents AND counselors: Should students take the SAT? Last summer, more than 1900 colleges were test optional, test-free or test-blind. Students should research the admissions policies and data of the schools on their list.

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How Getting Involved Helps You Get Into College

Strategic College Consulting

Ready to set yourself apart in the pile of competing college applications? Your admissions success might involve what you did outside of the classroom all together. The college admissions process is more competitive than ever before. Colleges want to get to know the full student.

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Creating Your Student Resume for College Admissions

Brand College Consulting

When you apply to college, admission officers look at more than just your grades — they also take note of what you have done outside the classroom. Your extracurricular activities, such as jobs, sports, clubs and volunteer work, give colleges a better sense of who you are and show them what you can bring to their campus community.