Koodoos Learning

MAY 6, 2020

Class Rank Many high schools no longer provide a class ranking system, but if they do, it’s based on your GPA compared to the rest of your class. Essay or Writing Samples Your admissions essay and other writing supplements throughout the application will say a lot about you, providing context to your overall application.

Admissions 130

Admissions AP Credits Extracurricular SAT 130

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

AUGUST 9, 2023

Chances are, you probably opted to take AP courses in high school to fast-track your college education by eliminating the number of courses you’d need to take. Additionally, AP credit usually counts for introductory college courses. That’s not to say that a low GPA (usually defined as one that is less than 3.5)

AP Credits 52

AP Credits Semester Extracurricular GPA 52

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 5, 2023

While Georgetown’s School of Medicine names five things it evaluates for applicants (essays, experiences, MCAT scores, science GPAs, and letters of recommendation), it stands to reason that such a top university would know how to equip its students with the skills they need in at least those specific areas. Stay organized.

AP Credits 52

AP Credits Semester GPA Letters of Recommendation 52

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 16, 2023

If you have your sights set on attending here, you’ll need to be a high achiever, though; most students coming in have a high school GPA of at least 3.8 While AP credit will typically count toward degree requirements, it doesn’t generally count toward satisfying the medical school prerequisite requirements.

AP Credits 52

AP Credits Semester Letters of Recommendation Extracurricular 52

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Some medical schools recommend calculus, and since it is a prerequisite for PHY 113/L and 114/L, or PHY 123/L and 124/L, you should plan to take it if you do not have AP credit for it. The last thing you want is to struggle unnecessarily and end up putting a dent in your GPA. as possible can seem like an impossible task.

University 52

University University Semester Honor Society 52

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As a warning, students should be careful when using AP credits to place ahead of introductory courses. The content taught in these AP courses may not always match perfectly with the material that is taught in the equivalent Hopkins courses, information which may be needed down the road for exams such as the MCAT.

Semester 52

Semester GPA Extracurricular Letters of Recommendation 52

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

If you took Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses in high school, you may have a jump start on your college career with some introductory course credits earned through the program. But how do you maintain a high GPA through such an ambitious course load? First and foremost, staying organized is key.

Letters of Recommendation 52

Letters of Recommendation Extracurricular GPA Semester 52