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Online Extracurricular Activities: How to Make Them Work for College Admissions

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You know the drill—college admissions aren’t just about the grades and the test scores anymore. In fact, according to the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), 44% of colleges consider extracurricular activities as a significant factor in their admissions decisions.

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Top Research Programs for High School Students

HelloCollege

Furthermore, high school research demonstrates initiative, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to learningqualities that are highly valued when it comes to college admissions. Participants work on cutting-edge projects in STEM fields and present their findings at the end of the program.

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8 Ways We Can Help Our College Students During Uncertain Times

Grown & Flown

And its never too soon for students to visit the career development center (or whatever that office is called on their campus), to start developing a resume and begin thinking about potential internship opportunities. But please make sure to support them in making their own decisions in these matters.

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What Exactly Does a College Admission Committee Do?

AdmissionSight

An admission committee is a group of professionals tasked with evaluating student applications. Admission committees consist of admissions officers and sometimes faculty members, particularly at Ivy League schools, who collectively decide which students are accepted. ” How Long Do Admissions Officers Read Applications?

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Why Should You Join the Research Science Institute? Benefits + Tips

AdmissionSight

Present your findings in professional-style written papers and oral presentations. This foundational week prepares you for the heart of RSI: a five-week research internship. MITs computing resources support preparing your scientific paper and conference-style presentation. Recognition for excellence.

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Harvard Letters of Recommendation: Everything You Need to Know

AdmissionSight

Harvard’s admissions team has read it all, so it takes more than generic praise to stand out. She has a gift for presenting complex ideas in ways that get everyone engaged.” Transfer admissions are insanely competitive, so you’ll need to highlight why you’re not just a great student, but why you’re a perfect fit for Harvard.

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The blog post about money! Pt. 2

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

Natalia (right) at a Women in Engineering event where she was presented with a scholarship. For those that want something shorter term, the average hourly wage for a Tech student working an internship is $27. She joined the division in Summer 2023 and writes a variety of content for Undergraduate Admission, Financial Aid, and beyond.