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Preparing for College

Solomon Admissions

Starting high school can be seen as the first step towards the college educational journey. Although it is an exciting time in the lives of teenagers, it is also a pivotal time to get serious about your academic performance in preparation for the , college application process. Be on the lookout for college fairs in your area.

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Is the SAT Optional?

PrepScholar

As you research colleges and universities and consider their admissions requirements, you’ll inevitably notice that many schools require you to submit your SAT scores as part of your application. Are standardized tests optional for every applicant or just specific individuals? But what does test optional mean?

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Understanding Demonstrated Interest

Discovery College Consulting

When colleges consider applicants, they are interested in several factors. At the majority of institutions, the most important factors are whether students challenged themselves in high school and took the most rigorous classes available to them, as well as their GPA.

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What Grades Do Colleges Look At?

College Essay Guy

The simple answer is, they look at all of them (at least all of your high school grades… click here to learn about how middle school grades factor in college applications ). But, while colleges do look at all of your grades, not every grade is created equal from an application standpoint.

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How 2023 Acceptance Rates Affect Juniors' College List Building

CTK College Coach

This school deferred an unprecedented number of applicants this fall, and we don’t yet know how many of those students will ultimately be accepted this spring.” Clemson deferred 17,000 of those early applicants and rejected 500. for in-state applicants and 25.8% for out-of-state and international applicants combined).

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St. John’s College Clings to a Radical Tradition

BestColleges

At college fairs, students aren't as much intrigued as they are confused, Baum noted. John's that set it apart from other colleges. The college accepts about 45% of applicants, and the average GPA is 3.79. I like talking. I like reading." He doesn't necessarily seek the most accomplished students.

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High School Counselors & College Admissions: What You Need to Know

Top Tier Admissions

As more families turn to private counselors for advice on application strategies and essays, we often hear students asking us if they still need to develop a relationship with their high school counselor at school for the purpose of college admissions. Communication with College Admissions Officers. Application Review Program.