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Demonstrated Interest: Colleges Are Watching You

Top Tier Admissions

Meta and TikTok, unsurprisingly, are at or near the top of the list of companies collecting information based on users’ online behavior, but did you know that colleges routinely collect data on prospective students ? Or that this data sometimes impacts decisions to admit or deny applicants ? Picture a set of balance scales.

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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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The Ultimate Guide to Supplemental College Application Essays (Examples Included)

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

The good news is that the skills and rhythms you developed while writing your personal statement remain applicable for your supplemental essays. Could your child use extra help to submit amazing college applications? essay Some colleges will ask you to explain why you’d like to attend their school. The “Why us?”

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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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Types of College Admissions Interviews and Interviewers

Great College Advice

College admissions interviews are an important element of the application process. However, there are several different types of college admissions interviews. Why Offer Different Types of College Admissions Interviews Colleges have three motivations for offering interviews for prospective students.

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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." It's been test-optional since 1972. John's promotes. "We

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What Does an Admissions Officer Do?

StandOut College Prep

Also necessary, build relationships with the admissions officer who will be reading your application. Admissions officers review incoming and transfer student applications to determine who will be accepted and denied admission. Review Applications Admissions officers review applications in a thorough and holistic manner.