The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 21, 2023

While this blog is part of a series we are doing about getting into the schools of the New England Small Collegiate Athletic Conference (NESCAC), Tufts is kind of an outlier. Applying early is usually a bump, but it might be extra worth it at Tufts. Tufts is a private research university just outside of Boston. We are glad you asked.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

For the Class of 2027, the acceptance rate was only 8%. Rigor looks different at every high school, but it basically means taking a difficult class load. Think Honors, IB, or AP level. They also look at Class Rank. If your high school doesn’t report class rank, don’t freak out. Outside of their main campus (pun!),

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

And all of that is accurate, helpful, and worth checking out. And their desire- or hunger as it were (really just wrote this entire blog to use that phrase)- for choices and options explains a lot about your college admission experience. My wife has celiac disease. In fact, going out to eat was an incredible hassle. Absolutely not.

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DC College Counseling

MAY 1, 2023

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK COLLEGE BOARD REVISES AP AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES As College Board rolls out its AP African American Studies curriculum, the class has come under criticism from professors, politicians, and families. We’ll be keeping you updated as we hear more. Rejection parties !

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Take Extra Classes Later in high school, you’ll have the opportunity to take relevant classes — AP economics or statistics, maybe — but these cover the basics. available through Coursera, Yale Open Courses, Harvard Online Classes, and more. Here’s a list of Coursera’s top-ranked online courses , for example.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Basics We probably don’t need to tell you this if you have already clicked on this blog, but just in case: Amherst is a small liberal arts school in Amherst, Massacutes. Amherst is also a diverse campus; 50% of domestic students for the class of 2027 are students of color. Are you dreaming of going to Amherst? It’s a great school.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Rigor, Class Rank, and GPA When it comes to applying to college, you need to have solid academics, and Bates asses this in a couple of different ways. They are looking for “academic rigor,” which means taking these classes at the highest level available. Then there is class rank. Not all schools report class rank.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Most of the top computer science colleges recommend their applicants take advanced high school science and math classes—physics and calculus, for example. Suggested reading: IB vs AP: Which One is Better for College Admissions? Want to know exactly what it takes to get into America’s most selective colleges? Your guide is on its way.

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Admissions Madness

MAY 14, 2022

Blog posts that say “if it’s optional, you need to submit it” add further confusion to what you should or shouldn’t bother submitting. Students, maybe for your next AP Literature assignment, you can discuss how college essays deserve a special place somewhere among Dante’s nine circles. I didn’t have an answer. I have no idea.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll show you as we discuss: Pros and cons of applying to college junior year How applying as a junior might affect the outcome of your college applications The typical college application timeline Better ways to prepare for the college application process during your junior year Let's get started! But … should you?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Both tests have the same score range and include score reports with recommendations about what AP classes your student should consider based on their score. First, a score report can help a student identify which APs they should consider based on their strengths. You may be wondering: Does the PSAT matter for college admissions?

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DC College Counseling

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

CONTROVERSIAL CHANGES REVEALED IN THE NEW AP AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES DRAFT On February 1, The College Board released a newly revised draft of its AP African American Studies course. After freezing college savings accounts over an interest calculation error, Maryland 529 sought to correct the discrepancies. in just one year.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2022

For the Class of 2026 going forward, Princeton will not be releasing admissions statistics , but you can guarantee it’s a low percentage, after it dipped below 4% in 2021. For instance, if your school only offers three years worth of history classes, you won’t be penalized for not taking a fourth year of history senior year.

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Yes, you definitely can (see rest of blog for more). “.And But if you feel like it has, it may be something worth considering. And should I?” That’s a more complex question, but the rest of this guide will walk through some things to think through so you can decide for yourself. Don’t have time to read 237 pages right now?

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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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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Is a School Profile really worth spending a lot of time on? Any interesting connections between class/the academic subject and other areas? Any interesting connections between class/the academic subject and other areas? Is a School Profile really worth spending a lot of time on? recommendation letters)?

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The UC system is made up of nine different colleges (UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, UC San Diego, UC Irvine, UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, UC Riverside, and UC Merced), all with varying acceptance rates, admissions requirements, campus ~vibes~, and class sizes. You are going to hear us say this a lot in this blog post, so buckle in.

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Tex Admissions

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Caving in Waitomo, New Zealand. Note: this post is for External Transfers who are not UT students. Current UT students wanting to change their major or internally transfer can consult this post. Public Service Announcement: Enrolling at Austin Community College (ACC) does not improve your UT transfer chances. There is no “typical” transfer student.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 20, 2022

If you choose not to submit an ACT/SAT, you still need to have most or all A’s on the honors/AP track to be competitive, especially for majors that are in high demand. You don’t need to explain every A- or decision to drop an AP course. They discontinued this prompt after only a single admissions cycle. Interested in working together?

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

you might be a little confused when we tell you that it really depends. There are tons of factors that play into school choice such as the cost of tuition, location, and strength or availability of academic programs. We’ll break down some attributes of USC and UCLA for you in the sections below. Let’s jump right into it!

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The ever-declining Harvard College acceptance rate is a staggering 3.2%, admitting only 1,984 shining newbies of the 61,221total hopefuls in the most recent Class of 2026 Harvard admissions. However, how hard it is to get into Harvard is well worth the effort, what with the Harvard graduation rate being among the highest in the U.S.

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StandOut College Prep

APRIL 2, 2023

Above all else, you must fill out your college application correctly. Any number of mistakes can be costly in terms of reduced admissions chances and merit scholarships. So, you’ve guessed it! The college application is a big deal. And with the Common Application, also known as the Common App, you can apply to up to 900 colleges.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 23, 2022

In that way, this prompt is broader and easier to address than the two prompts from previous admissions cycles. Texas A&M has a nearly identical prompt that it seems is required for Fall 2021 freshman applicants that appears on Apply Texas but isn’t publicized on their site. makes my day fly by. I chat with Danny and his girlfriend.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 24, 2023

The combined challenge of addressing a question in an interesting way while staying focused and making yourself stand out, all within a limited number of words, is something that students struggle with every year. However, there are some standard practices that will help elevate your essay: Directly address any questions the prompt asks.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Definition: An extracurricular activity is any activity done outside of class. It can include arts (e.g., painting), sports (e.g., baseball), clubs (e.g., Science Quiz Bowl), jobs (e.g., working at a bowling alley), service (e.g., volunteering at an animal shelter), personal commitments (e.g., More on this point later.)

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Tex Admissions

APRIL 30, 2022

UT-Austin requires first-time freshman applicants beginning with Spring/Fall 2021 to submit the following Apply Texas Essay A. It can be longer than the recommended 700 words as I cover in this post. Tell us your story. I provide helpful tips and general ways to approach this new prompt in this post. No cheese, ghee…” my mom trailed off.

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