Admissions Mom

MARCH 3, 2023

There’s all this pressure to take the most honors, APs, or IB courses possible — like there’s some magical combination of classes that will unlock your acceptance to the most fabulous college in the world — as if there were just one fabulous college ;-). Few things are as frustrating or painstaking (but also exciting!)

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Taking IB vs AP classes? Whatever you decide between IB classes and AP classes , you’ll benefit from the ways these courses challenge you to think about the world. If you’re reading this post, you’re likely weighing the pros and cons of IB vs AP classes. What’s an AP class? Pepperoni or cheese? We’re here to help!

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

If your child attended a high school with a rigorous IB or AP curriculum, MIT will look for a successful track record in those courses. It’s unlikely that someone without a fairly advanced background in at least chemistry, physics, biology, and calculus stands a chance at MIT admissions. What did you learn from it?

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CTK College Coach

JUNE 13, 2023

If you are applying to a business program, and you are strongest in mathematics and/or have taken electives in business, then seek letters from your AP Stats or Economics teachers, or both. You may have struggled in AP Physics and attended office hours every day for two months to catch up and are now excelling.

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College Essay Guy

OCTOBER 10, 2023

On the surface, Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth is easy to explain: it’s a collection of resources, summer programs, academic counseling services, and opportunities for academic recognition for advanced students in grades 2-12. It’s a community, a place (both physical and metaphorical) for intellectual growth.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Subject test scores (AP, IB) 185 1.1 For example, CEG’s Editorial Director, Andrew Simpson, only took 5 AP classes—because that was all the AP classes his rural Montana high school offered at the time.) How have admission factors changed over time? What do colleges look for besides grades? Positive character attributes 184 28.3

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Winning Ivy Prep

APRIL 25, 2023

Your biggest challenge for these UC essays is to explain succinctly what you learned from this story. So far, I have a few students that have picked this essay prompt and have written about taking advantage of educational opportunities; more specifically, they write about taking advantage of all the AP courses their school offers.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In this guide, we’ll break down PLME’s admissions process, explain how your child can stand out in their application, and show you examples of successful secondary essays. We’ll explain below. That said, PLME encourages applicants to complete honors or AP coursework , if available at their high school.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Back then, the dermatologist had wielded a cannister of liquid nitrogen and warmly explained the wart-removal procedure, but my Spanish-speaking father just gazed at her, terrified. Melchor, for example, took a day off from work for a basic physical even though he had Medi-Cal. I knew what he needed and started to translate.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

So students who challenge themselves by taking AP, IB, or Honors coursework— even at the risk of getting a “B” instead of an “A” —will have stronger likelihoods of getting into Rice. Rice supplemental essay prompts Question 1: Please explain why you wish to study in the academic areas you selected. 150 word limit.)

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 16, 2023

Biochemistry: One semester One of the following sequences: CHEM 131-CHEM 132-CHEM 171-CHEM 172-BIOL 250 (with optional lab) CHEM 137-CHEM 211-CHEM 203-CHEM 204-CHEM 262 Calculus: Students will need to meet the Calculus requirement for Physics at UR. AP credits will help as you make the selection and narrow down the actual courses you take.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 27, 2022

Machine learning requires calculus, and AP Physics introduced me to how vectors accurately calculate bullet-drop in a video-game. During AP US History, I wondered how the government or polling agencies could move beyond paper surveys and phone calls to gather more accurate data and analyze population shifts.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 8, 2023

Physics: At least one semester of physics. It’s important to note that any AP credits you have will not reduce the biology or physics coursework you need. Please explain briefly. It’s not a space to simply explain away bad grades or make excuses. Please explain briefly. Please explain briefly.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JUNE 9, 2023

He participates in academic team events, and is also physically active, playing intramural basketball and coaching younger children in YMCA after-school activities. Nadia struggled with low self-esteem and physical and cyberbullying when she was younger. Student #1: Arman. Arman, a generalist, has strong grades, earning a 4.0

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

Science—ideally including biology, chemistry, and physics. Stanford expects that, if such courses are available, you select Honors, AP, and/or IB courses. For instance, if you apply as a biology major, you should take the AP Biology course your school offers, and the AP US History course that excites you.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 25, 2023

Therefore, rather than write, for example, “At the hospital, I transported patients with physical disabilities on wheelchairs…”, your child should write, “Transported patients on wheelchairs, provided meals and blankets, assembled gift baskets, and attended grand rounds.”

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

AUGUST 9, 2023

For Penn Engineering, prioritize calculus, alongside other physics and math classes. Wharton School applicants should also prioritize calculus and other math courses, though without the physics focus. If you’re applying to Penn Engineering, consider your physics or calculus teacher.

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

And here’s why it’s especially important now: After the SCOTUS struck down race-conscious admissions, the onus has fallen on students to explain their lived experiences (including, but not limited to, race) to colleges more than ever before. Are there any restrictions on when students can take Honors/AP/IB/advanced courses?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 26, 2023

Students of the College of Arts and Science are limited to a total of 18 credit hours earned by AP, IB, or other advanced courses prior to enrollment and they cannot use these credits to fulfill Vanderbilt’s AXLE courses, which make up a third of their graduation requirements, focusing on writing and liberal arts education.

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Tex Admissions

DECEMBER 10, 2022

ChatGPT explains itself as if to a five-year-old: “ChatGPT is a kind of computer program that can talk to you and understand what you are saying. The New York Times's Cade Metz explains the mechanics of ChatGPT and similar projects to a lay audience. One physics professor reports it scores perfectly on an exam after some tinkering.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

Even if The Great Gatsby changed your life, if you read it in AP English Lit, it’s not the right answer to this question. Linking the community portal on Wikipedia, though, or a page explaining how to register to vote, might more specifically communicate your involvement in those endeavors. 150 words or fewer) The second Why Columbia?

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BestColleges

APRIL 3, 2023

Engineering Degrees Engineering degrees cover mathematics, physics, and computer science, enabling students to design and test complex systems like bridges, aircraft, and software. Psychology Degrees In a psychology program , you'll learn to understand, explain, predict, and even change human behavior — hopefully, for the better.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Even if The Great Gatsby changed your life, if you read it in AP English Lit, it’s not the right answer to this question. Linking the community portal on Wikipedia, though, or a page explaining how to register to vote, might more specifically communicate your involvement in those endeavors. 200 words or less).

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Tex Admissions

DECEMBER 19, 2022

CAP may not be a good option for students with many dual credit or AP because CAP requires students to take a rather rigid curriculum, so having many hours may limit your CAP options. You can meet these prerequisites through AP or other credit by exam. You can view the HS Rank/Test score requirements for each UT-System campus.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 28, 2023

But if you’re entering a gap year as you submit your application, or if you’ve been out of school for some time already, this is your opportunity to explain why you didn’t apply to medical school directly out of undergrad. Briefly also explain how such factors may have influenced your motivation for a career in medicine.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 16, 2023

Additionally, a text box will appear where you can explain why you left each school. GPA Scale Reporting: Even if your school weights honors, AP and/or IB coursework, you are likely still on a 4.0 If you will earn a fall and spring grade for the same class (like AP English), then you will list it as Full Year. Be honest here.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Every student completes a foundational sequence in the humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, biological sciences, and a sequence in the historical development of a civilization, then apply those methods of inquiry to some of the 53 academic majors and 47 minors the school offers. Cat burglars don’t burgle cats.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 21, 2023

You may have heard the phrase “holistic admissions” thrown around—many universities follow this model, which means they don’t necessarily have an ACT or SAT cutoff score, nor do they require a certain number of AP/IB/Honors courses. You’ve got 650 free words to articulate what moves you, what excites you, what animates or explains you.

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Princeton College Consulting

APRIL 21, 2020

Advanced Placement (AP) exams will now be taken at home. There are also free review lessons on the AP Youtube channel. You should also be finding ways to express interest in a college without going on physical tours. It’s a good idea to explain this in the additional information portion of your application.

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College Essay Guy

JUNE 7, 2023

You will likely have to take higher level classes like AP and IB classes in order to be a competitive candidate for Yale. How do you prioritize your mental and physical health, and what steps have you taken to maintain balance in your life? Yale Application Deadlines The Yale application deadline for regular decision is January 2.

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 2, 2023

In this guide, we will explain the Clemson admission requirements, deadlines, and tips to help you craft a strong application. The average weighted GPA of admitted students was 4.38 , which means that most students took challenging courses such as honors, AP, or IB and earned mostly A’s. Prompt 2 is essentially a “ Why Major?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In comparison, specialist Susan’s achievements would be much more difficult to explain. To truly stand out, your child’s extracurricular accomplishments should be difficult to explain. This student probably is enrolled in the maximum number of AP courses possible, too. How did she organize such a large competition?

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StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 18, 2023

It also allows you to explain your unique circumstances or hardships and how they have shaped you. I have taken 7 AP classes and 5 honors courses. But specifically, I have seen teens physically and mentally connected to their phones because it’s how we grew up. Distracted driving affects thousands of people.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 24, 2023

Slowly and with obvious difficulty, Dr. Q explained that an infection this severe calls for an AKA: Above the Knee Amputation. I selected Physical Science. During those five weeks, we were not taught impressive terminology or how to ace the AP Physics exam. Then, he poured more water in, and everything slowly came out.

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Winning Ivy Prep

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

At the nadir of my physical strength and confidence, I joined my school’s basketball team in hopes of winning my middle school crush’s heart. Instead of telling my players to run one measly lap, I personally led them on half-mile runs, insisting that running was important because it teaches mental perseverance alongside physical fitness.

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StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 18, 2023

It also allows you to explain your unique circumstances or hardships and how they have shaped you. I have taken 7 AP classes and 5 honors courses. But specifically, I have seen teens physically and mentally connected to their phones because it’s how we grew up. Distracted driving affects thousands of people.

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Tex Admissions

APRIL 30, 2022

Especially in my elementary years, he never passed up an opportunity to explain a computer or mathematical concept. I also found an HX711 amplifier module that intensifies the signal for output as physical weight. We only have one AP and few dual credit courses, but we emphasize service. I joined for freshman and sophomore year.

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