Great College Advice

JANUARY 7, 2025

As we laid out back in August , your junior year is the most important year in preparing for college admissions from an academic standpoint as it is the last full year of grades that colleges will see as they review your college application and it will likely be your most rigorous year of classes with AP, Honors and/or IB courses.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 28, 2025

The college admissions process is a multi-year journey that begins in freshman year and culminates with college acceptance in senior year. 9th Grade: Building the Foundation Freshman year focuses on making a successful transition to high school while laying groundwork for college preparation.

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Admissions Mom

MAY 14, 2025

Junior year is where your college admissions journey starts for real. If you are new to admissions, no matter where you are in high school, start reading here from the beginning. Be sure to take some time completely off from school and college admissions stuff. Heres how I suggest you tackle this list. Dont panic.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 20, 2024

The junior year of high school is the most important year in preparing for college admissions. It is the last full year of grades that colleges will see as they review your college application. It is also when you should carve out time in your already busy schedule to begin exploring college admissions.

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 8, 2023

The first step is to take a diagnostic, working with a tutor or test prep company to take sections of both tests. You can also simply take a practice test of each and compare results. Fair Test is always your most up-to-date source for learning a school’s test-optional status.

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Solomon Admissions

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Key Factors for College Preparation Academic Success : Your academic profile is a very important piece of the college admissions process, which means it is very important you do well academically in high school. Your academic profile consists of several aspects: grades, class schedule rigor, and standardized test scores.

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Strategic College Consulting

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Taking daily and consistent action is also how you will be more successful in your college planning and admission goals! College admission officers are looking for those students who are action takers , who have strong initiative , and who are getting meaningful results. Attend college fairs and information sessions.

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