College Transitions

MARCH 23, 2024

Internships for High School Students NYC – As an undergraduate, you’ll certainly have many opportunities to snag major-specific internships; however, many high school students now seek out internships as well to bolster their undergraduate application materials.[i]

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 22, 2023

If you are dreaming of Yale, you also need to have great extracurriculars. But first, why do extracurriculars matter? The rest of your application also has to shine as well and the biggest chance you have to do this is with your extracurriculars. What do Yale students’ extracurriculars look like? Having a 4.2

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The college application process starts the moment you start freshman year. Every year of college matters on your application, plus the earlier you start building your niche, the deeper and more involved you can get. Keep reading for ideas on how to build out your extracurricular profile, discover your interests, and find your niche.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 30, 2023

You can also join extracurriculars that aren’t specifically econ, but add some social-science-y flair, like writing for the school paper, joining the debate team, or the community service org that teaches financial literacy. Jobs show a heightened level of responsibility on your applications. Macroeconomics club?

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Ivy Central

APRIL 6, 2023

As the last few college offers trickle in it’s time to take a step back and consider what we can glean from the wins and rejections our students have received in the 2022/23 application cycle and the messages being received from different quarters of the college application universe. The future of standardised tests.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 17, 2024

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, you are here to learn about the best extracurriculars you can do if you’re interested in law. When you put together an application for your dream school, you have to think like a lawyer and bring solid evidence that you’re the right person for them to admit into their program – aka, your extracurriculars.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 25, 2024

Whether you’re a high school junior gearing up for the application process or a sophomore seeking that competitive edge, here are 20 essential things to know about the original Application Boot Camp®. Personal Consultations: Our expert team is here to guide you every step of the way. Focused on the UCs? No problem!

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Certain colleges tend to be popular at different high schools. Basically, college admissions officers evaluate applicants based on their qualifications (grades, extracurriculars, test scores etc.). Second, a student’s chances of admission can be affected by the historic relationship between the high school and college.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 21, 2023

With top-tier schools, getting in means having more than just great grades and scores. Other parts of your application have to shine; this includes having killer extracurriculars. Why do extracurriculars matter? But the harder a school is to get into the more important it is to have more than just great grades.

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HelloCollege

MAY 12, 2023

If you’re a student applying to college, you might be wondering what high school class rank is and how it affects the college admissions process. While grades, extracurriculars, and test scores definitely hold a lot of weight in any admissions decision, class rank is also factored in. What Is Class Rank in High School?

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Solomon Admissions

APRIL 12, 2023

There are many moving parts to the college admissions process, yet most students and families don’t understand the integral role their high school counselor plays. High school counselors can help students with the college admissions process in a number of ways.

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College Transitions

JULY 24, 2023

One of the dreaded parts of many high school students’ college applications is the activity list. This is where you list your extracurriculars and what roles you played in them. While the personal statement, supplements,

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College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

You’ve toured the college campuses, aced your exams, and are finally nearing the end of your high school career. As you ready your application, however, you notice a lack of extracurriculars. You’ve heard that extracurricular activities for college applications are essential, and now you’re […]

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College Wise

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Not so with business applicants. That's why exploring business-related extracurriculars and demonstrating an academic interest throughout high school can help increase students' chances of admission to college and their dream program.

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 4, 2023

In an effort “ to create a more equitable admissions process ,” Lafayette President Nicole Hurd declared that her college, “will now only consider up to six activities rather than the 10 available through the application form.”

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 9, 2023

acceptance rate, Columbia is looking for applicants who are the ~full package~. A big part of that is extracurriculars. Yes, this includes grades and scores, but also essays, supplemental materials, and especially extracurriculars. Let’s take a look at their extracurriculars. Everyone knows it’s hard to get into Columbia.

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 11, 2024

While current seniors weigh their options and decide where they will attend school next year, freshmen, sophomores, and juniors should be preparing for their own college admissions process. What’s included in a college application? These portals are where you’ll create a student account and complete and submit your applications.

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HelloCollege

APRIL 20, 2023

As a high school student, maintaining good grades and raising your GPA should be your top priority. But, while the work you do in the classroom should be highlighted on your college application, you should also take the time to flesh out your extracurriculars. Is Babysitting Actually an Extracurricular Activity?

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 30, 2023

One of the most important things you will need is great extracurriculars Why does Brown care about what you do after school? Well, it’s not just after school. So what should your extracurriculars look like? Get involved as much as you can Brown knows some high schools have more opportunities than others.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Ok, kidding, but we want to address a long-standing myth that freshman year is a “transitional period,” and not an important piece of your college application. Colleges like to see consistency throughout your high school career, and starting off on the right foot is the best way to set yourself up for four years of strong grades.

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Admissions.Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

It’s Fall 2023, you are a high school senior applying to America’s most selective colleges, and you don’t have an extracurricular résumé? If you want to give yourself the best chance of getting into the colleges on your list, I strongly recommend a course correction – quickly.

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Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

If you are a high school junior or your son or daughter is a high school junior and you are thinking about applying to direct BS/MD programs, it’s time to get really serious about either planning or implementing your plans. Here is the typical BS/MD applicant-student profile of students when parents contact us: GPA: 3.9

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 4, 2023

We help our clients match with excellent schools that fit their personalities, passions, and objectives in life. of applicants for the class of 2027, Columbia accepted 3.9%, and Yale accepted 4.35%, its lowest ever. And the Ivies aren’t the only schools that are insanely hard to get into. This year, Harvard accepted just 3.4%

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HelloCollege

MAY 25, 2023

Many students struggle to decide which extracurriculars to include on their college applications and which activities to cross off. This challenge is understandable, given the multitude of activities students participate in over the four years of high school. Some of these might be obvious initially, but others might not!

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Princeton College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

If you do hope to go the pre-med route in college, you’ll need to have high grades and test scores, but also impressive extracurricular activities. Why Extracurriculars Matter So Much. Extracurriculars are one way to separate driven, passionate, and the most intellectually curious students from the rest of the pack.

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College Transitions

APRIL 4, 2024

If you’re starting to think about your college applications, you may already know that many competitive applicants now engage in internships to make themselves stronger candidates for admissions committees.[i]

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Great College Advice

JULY 25, 2023

One of the most-oft questions I get from families is some version of this: “Which is more important — grades or extracurricular activities? Schools like to admit people who are good at school. Grades are more important than your extracurricular activities. Here’s the answer. Hands down. Why is that?

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 18, 2023

Despite the popularity of art history at the collegiate level, very few high school students have access to studying art history beyond a course or two (if that, even) in high school. This is where extracurriculars come in, and why they are so important.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 11, 2023

Since you’ve been taking English classes since practically your first day of school, you may be thinking you don’t have to do much to make yourself look like a strong applicant. Picking the right extracurriculars will be the difference between a rejection and an acceptance, but, luckily, we’re here to help.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 29, 2023

If you’re considering majoring in philosophy in college, you may not know where to start when it comes to extracurriculars. There aren’t many direct analogs between high school activities and a philosophy degree, so you’ll need to get creative to help your application stand out. Luckily, we’re here to help.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 25, 2023

The first, and most important, thing to do if you are considering majoring in a foreign language in college is to take the hardest classes you can in whatever language or languages you are studying in high school. Below are four extracurriculars that will amplify your application if you want to major in a foreign language.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 15, 2023

Building your business-minded resume through strategically chosen extracurriculars won’t just help you focus, though, but will show the application readers that this isn’t a random major you’ve picked off a list — it’s something you are actively engaged in and working towards a career in.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 2, 2023

Taking the right classes will help your application compete. So what classes should you be taking in high school if you are engineering school bound? AP Calculus Showing a commitment to STEM in high school usually means taking the highest math class available. Elite engineering programs are competitive.

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College Transitions

APRIL 12, 2024

Over the past several years, the number of college applicants has been steadily rising.[i]

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Estrela Consulting Blog

AUGUST 4, 2023

A common question vocalized by many high school students as they consider their extracurricular choices. “But…what counts?” Decoding their question, what they mean to ask is: "What will impress college admission officers?" The answer is both strangely simple and deep.YOU. You will impress college admission representatives.

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Admissions.Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Babson College, which is located just thirty minutes from downtown Boston, Massachusetts, is an increasingly popular choice for high school students seeking to study entrepreneurship during their undergraduate careers. The early bird application deadline is February 15, 2024 and the standard application deadline is March 15, 2024.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

AUGUST 21, 2023

RISING SENIORS Start working on your applications before school starts! Meet with your college counselor to review your college list and discuss your application strategy. Meet with college reps when they visit your school. Make a plan for when you will visit colleges, either during days off of school or over vacations.

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