AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Applying to college and going through the college application timeline is excruciatingly overwhelming, especially if you don’t have someone like a parent or older sibling who’s been through it to guide you. That’s why we suggest starting with a simple to-do list during your junior year of high school. A good starting point?

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North Star Admissions Consulting

JULY 18, 2025

This week’s timely college admissions question is from the parent of a rising senior: “ Should I help my kid with their college applications?” It’s tough to know when and how to help your kid with their college applications without taking over the process or making their applications worse. I love this question.

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Great College Advice

JUNE 2, 2025

Congratulations on a successful end to your junior year of high school! Before you know it, youll be starting your high school senior year. Before you know it, youll be starting your high school senior year. So, show your colleges some love and, in turn, they may return the favor come application season!

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HelloCollege

APRIL 29, 2025

The to-do list for college applications is long: filling in the Common App , gathering references, making lists of extracurriculars and volunteer activities and writing essays, potentially lots of them. million applications total in the 20232024 academic year. Your essays can also help you stand out in a crowd of similar applicants.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 19, 2024

What does Harvard look for in an applicant? Lets dive into the key aspects of building a successful Harvard application. Once you hit submit, youll gain access to Harvards application portal, where you can monitor your materials and even update your application if necessary. Essays This is your chance to stand out.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

It gives you a sense of just how competitive the process is and helps you set realistic goals for your application. For the Class of 2028 , the university received a record-breaking 65,235 applications and accepted only 3,508 students. Historically, ED applicants have a better shot because it’s a smaller, more committed pool.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Are you a high school student unsure about which colleges to apply to, or maybe an adult thinking about going back to school? They offer financial aid programs like FAFSA, scholarships, grants, and even waive application fees to help ease the financial burden on you and your family. The application fees—or lack thereof!

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AdmissionSight

JUNE 15, 2025

The Ohio University High School Journalism Workshop , offered by the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, is one of the nation’s longest-running programs for high school students. What Is the Ohio University High School Journalism Workshop? In 2025, the program will run from July 13 to 17.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Service Academy eligibility requirements Service Academies application process Service Academy essays Final thoughts What are the US Service Academies? Write a compelling application essay and resume. Service Academies application process The service academy application process can be challenging.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

When is the application deadline? The Hispanic Scholarship Fund eligibility requirements How to apply for the Hispanic Scholarship Fund The Hispanic Scholarship Fund Application Timeline Other scholarships for Hispanic/Latine students Scholarship application tips Final thoughts What is the Hispanic Scholarship Fund? GPA on a 4.0

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 9, 2025

If you want to transfer to UT, you need to make sure you have the strongest application possible. Now, unlike high school, the transfer Common App activities section (which they annoyingly call Experiences) is more about quality than quantity. If you need help with your transfer applications, reach out to us today.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The average GPA for students admitted to Ivy League schools is about 4.0, indicating that most applicants earn A’s in high school. So if you’re targeting these competitive schools, put in the effort to maintain strong grades. However, some schools offer grade appeals if there’s a legitimate error.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

(Speaking of, if any of the above categories might fit you, please check out and bookmark our FG/LI Resource Center , which offers guidance for students who may not have as much support/guidance as others in the application process.) Thanks, take care, and best of luck with your application process. Special thanks to Jessica B.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

For Fall 2025 applicants, Cornell remains test-optional, giving students the choice to submit SAT or ACT scores. Understanding Cornells shifting test policies is crucial for applicants. Their latest testing policy is this: For Fall 2025 applicants, Cornell is still test-optional, meaning you can submit scores, but you dont have to.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Dell Scholarship Eligibility, Requirements, and Guidelines How to apply for the Dell Scholarship Dell Scholarship application timeline Application tips for the Dell Scholarship Final Thoughts What is the Dell Scholars Program? Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school during the current school year.

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AdmissionSight

JULY 11, 2025

<p class="ai-optimize-147 ai-optimize-introduction"><strong>If you’re looking for hands-on experience in medicine, science, or engineering, <a href="[link] high school internships</a> are some of the most rigorous and well-respected programs available.</strong>

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 28, 2025

Here’s a comprehensive overview of key milestones and focus areas for each year of high school, including senior year. 9th Grade: Building the Foundation Freshman year focuses on making a successful transition to high school while laying groundwork for college preparation. Consider summer retakes if needed.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship is pretty awesomeits one of the most generous scholarships available for high-achieving high school students with financial need. This guide will walk you through each scholarship program, the eligibility criteria, and tips for crafting a compelling application. Lets dive in!

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 8, 2025

boost your scores AP SCORES AS EVIDENCE OF RIGOR Most students take AP exams as the culmination of a year-long high school course. An AP course listed on a student’s transcript is less impactful on its own if not accompanied by a supporting strong AP exam score. Official score reports are not required for application purposes.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 14, 2025

Core Academic Information : In looking at the academic data for our accepted applicants, over 91% of their core grades are A’s. UGA is the flagship institution for the state of Georgia, and as such our goal is to enroll a class that is roughly 80% Georgians. The mid 50% UGA GPA is 4.08 – 4.35, with a 4.22

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

RSI is one of the most sought-after summer programs for high school students. Every summer, 100 of the brightest high school students worldwide come together at MIT for an unforgettable experience. RSI’s unique curriculum RSIs rigorous curriculum blends theoretical learning with hands-on application.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

JULY 11, 2025

The UGA 2026 First Year application will be opening up on August 1 on the Common App, so here are a few things to know prior to it going live: Should a student apply Early Action (EA) or Regular Decision (RD)? Ultimately, this question needs to be answered by you, the student/applicant. with a focus on depth over breadth.

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College Essay Guy

JUNE 23, 2025

Instead, they’re looking at things like how a student scored relative to average scores in their school. For a deep dive into how colleges read applications, check out this YouTube video. But here's the reality: Your transcript is the ice cream, and test scores are just sprinkles. And they mean it!

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 15, 2025

Students with depression need a safe, structured place to get help through the college application process. And heres something to think about: Many of the students who seem to breeze through high school with top grades and impressive college acceptances? But, thats where we come in. Theyre not doing it alone.

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Niche

JUNE 5, 2025

For enrollment marketers and admission teams, these potential future applicants present both a challenge and an opportunity. Here are six strategies for transforming inquiries into applicants and then enrollees. Here are six strategies for transforming inquiries into applicants and then enrollees. Explore Niche Engage 2.

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Great College Advice

JUNE 16, 2025

High school academics and activities Familiarize yourself with the high school graduation requirements Every high school requires students to take a minimum number of core classes and may also require courses like arts or physical education. Also, many high schools have colleges come to visit.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 18, 2025

If you’re looking to challenge yourself academically in high school, two standout programs are the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP). Both offer college-level coursework, boost your transcript, and strengthen your college applicationsbut which one is right for you? Caught between IB vs AP?

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Harvard reviews applications holistically, considering every part of your profile, not just your grades. Harvard receives over 60,000 applications yearly, and most successful applicants have strong academic records. So, a high GPA is important but is not the only factor determining your admission. 19.67% 3.50 – 3.74

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 10, 2025

Lets Requirements As long as youve enrolled in college, you are eligible to submit as a transfer applicant. Vassar wants students with direction and purpose, so use your application to tell a cohesive, compelling story about your academic journey. If you need help with your transfer applications, reach out to us today.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Lets get into what you need to do to be a compelling transfer applicant to NYU. Requirements First, lets lay out the things NYU requires of their transfer applicants: You need to have graduated high school and enrolled in college courses. Think I want to study Politics and History to eventually go to law school.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 1, 2025

Getting into Cornell , an Ivy League school, is no walk in the park. But what does Cornell look for in an applicant, exactly? So, lets break down what Cornell looks for in an applicant. What Does Cornell Look for in an Applicant? Make sure you give them the attention they deserve: Rigor of secondary school record.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 18, 2025

We usually talk to students about their future goals in their sophomore year of high school, but dont worry if youre already in 11th grade. In fact, we consider junior year to be the last big opportunity to make major improvements to your portfolio, resume, and transcript before sending out applications.

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Marks Education

APRIL 23, 2025

Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams are not only a vital part of many students’ high school curriculum but theyre also a great way for them to engage with advanced subjects of interest before college. How can they help you distinguish yourself in diverse application pools? Hoping to learn more about AP Exam Tutoring?

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 27, 2025

Like the Elks Scholarship, which is awarded annually to hundreds of applicants. Its designed for high school seniors who are applying to college. The award amounts vary from $1,000 to $7,500, and all high school seniors who are applying to become full-time college students at an accredited university are encouraged to apply.

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Admissions Mom

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

And for a lot of schools, especially state schools, your GPA and class rank are determining factors for whether or not youll be accepted. However, for other colleges that do holistic application review, your GPA and class rank arent as critical as you might think. You should always try to excel in school. Yeah, this sh!t

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

It gives you a reality check on what you’re up against and helps you plan your application strategy without setting yourself up for unrealistic expectations. Out of 57,465 applicants, only 2,146 made the cut. Here’s how the numbers break down: Application Type Total Applications Accepted Acceptance Rate Regular Decision 46,609 1,437 3.1%

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 2, 2025

If you want to be a competitive applicant to Tulane, we have a lot of tips and advice to help you through the process. Tulane also wants you to submit course descriptions along with your application, which generally means theyre eager to help you figure out your transfer credits. And if you dont, its time to figure that out.

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