College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Let’s be honest … there are a lot of things about the college application process that are confusing (that’s why you have US)! But understanding the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA doesn’t need to be one of them. Weighted vs Unweighted GPA An unweighted GPA calculates your average grade on a 4.0

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 19, 2023

Resources like The Innovation Hub at Research Park have placed Tech among the top ranked schools in the nation for entrepreneurship, while the university continues to smash enrollment records and rise in national and global college rankings. Note that Texas Tech does offer a Priority Deadline.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Featured Online Programs 5 Tips for Getting Into Stanford University What's more important, your GPA or your essays? It's hard to know what matters when it comes to your Stanford University application. How strong does your academic record need to be? And over 70% of enrolled students had a perfect GPA, with an average 3.95

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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

I want to thank my colleague Meg Joyce for co-writing this blog post with me. Many colleges have still not decided if they will become permanently test-optional for admissions. What if an IB student does not have any official IB scores yet? At Boston College, 2/3 of admitted students submitted scores.

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CTK College Coach

JANUARY 30, 2023

1) Building the College List for Academic Fit Here are my top tips for learning where your student has the best chance of gaining admission. I recommend that most students build a college list of 8-12 schools separated into the categories below: What is a Dream School? How does that relate to “maxing out?”

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

What does that mean for college admission?” I’ll save you the series of.gif I sent to answer this question, as well as his quips and creative emoji responses, although there were a few absolute gems to be sure. As always, a huge asterisk that I do not speak on behalf of all colleges. Yesterday I received a text from a friend.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 29, 2023

Columbia’s undergraduate program consists of Columbia College, the Fu Foundation School, and General Studies. Columbia College (4,955 students), also known as CC, is a liberal arts college. GPA The average Columbia admit has a weighted GPA of 4.13 unweighted GPA.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Colleges and universities use standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and GRE to help figure out who will succeed in higher education. Recently, many colleges and graduate programs have gone test optional , meaning applicants don't need to submit test scores to get in. In many programs, the GRE may not matter much.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Along with my staff, we have written extensively in the past about “what colleges are looking for.” We’ve covered GPA, rigor of curriculum, activities and involvement, essays, more about essays, plenty of ink spilled and callouses grown writing about writing, teacher recs, interviews, etc. But what do colleges really want?

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 20, 2024

How early does a student-athlete need to fill out recruiting questionnaires? Here we’ll bust some of the most common myths surrounding the fundamentals of college athletic recruiting, arming student-athletes with knowledge that will empower them to open doors to college athletic careers. If only it were that easy!

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Applying to college is stressful. But what does that mean? What factors does Rice rank highest? What factors does Rice rank highest? These high standardized test scores can be intimidating, but keep in mind that Rice is test-optional , so if standardized tests aren't your strong suit, focus on your GPA and course rigor.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 27, 2023

UT Austin acceptance rate UT Austin GPA Requirements UT Austin SAT Score Requirements UT Austin ACT Score Requirements What does UT Austin look for in students? To get into a school like Austin, you will need to excel in almost every major college application factor. What does UT Austin look for in students?

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 14, 2023

Texas A&M Acceptance Rate Texas A&M Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision, and Transfer Acceptance Rate Texas A&M GPA Requirements Texas A&M SAT Requirements Texas A&M ACT Requirements What does Texas A&M look for in students? What does Texas A&M look for in students?

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Knowing what to include and what to leave out of your college application can be a stressful part of applying to universities. So as you begin to think about your college application and what each university requires from you, you might find yourself asking ‘Should I include things from middle school?’ In short, no.

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College Essay Guy

JULY 28, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll help you answer those questions and provide clarity on what truly constitutes a “good” GRE score. Highest GRE Score Average GRE Scores How GRE Scores Affect Applications How Long Does It Take to Get GRE Scores? How much do GRE scores matter? Let's get started by looking at the GRE score range.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

students and families (understandably) often ask us what colleges are looking for in students they admit and how to maximize their chances of standing out in selective college admissions. What exactly matters to colleges the most? TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) What do colleges look for in a student?

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Harvard College? What is the difference between college and university? Sooo… What’s the difference between Harvard College and Harvard University? The short and sweet of Harvard College vs Harvard University is primarily undergrad vs. grad. Harvard College and Harvard University are: same-same, but.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

GPA The average admitted MIT applicant has a weighted GPA of 4.17, meaning accepted applicants generally receive only A’s and A-’s in high school. The Interview This part of the process is technically optional – but if MIT does offer you an interview with an alum, we strongly encourage you to take it.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

GPA Successful applicants to Stanford have an unweighted average GPA of 3.96. Even if you’ve taken ten AP courses, if you don’t take AP Biology, Stanford may not see your dedication to the subject matter. Context matters to your Stanford application.

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HelloCollege

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Writing a personal statement is a large part of the application process to colleges and universities.As you start the college application process, you’ll have to gather relevant information about yourself to show colleges your unique qualifications. How does your opening anecdote highlight the importance of this virtue?

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The short answer is yes, you can apply to college as a junior. Should I apply to college as a junior? First off, applying to college during your junior year is typically only done by students with nearly perfect GPAs and test scores who are seeking a competitive edge in the admissions process. But … should you?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

This week the US News and World Report rankings of colleges came out. College- and college admission can feel overwhelming. Lots of colleges, lots of opinions, lots of money. Amidst the swirl of sources, the deluge of data, and the whirlwind of words around college, a list is refreshing. Here is what I know.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 9, 2024

College is a great option. A college degree is also not required to secure a stable, high-paying job. Also, you can complete most trade school programs in two years or less for a fraction of the cost of obtaining a four-year college degree. Trade school programs Trade school programs How is a trade school different from college?

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Niche

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Want to keep updated about the blog? In 2022 alone, we surveyed over 50,000 students to get their feedback about what’s working (or not), what matters most to them, and what barriers are before them in their college search. Are you providing clear content to help support these students as they start exploring your college?

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Private and public universities each have their own pros and cons: it all depends on what you are looking for out of your college experience. There are a few factors to consider—tuition, need-based financial aid, and the application system—when deciding between a private and public college such as USC and UCLA.

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 24, 2023

You are applying to college! You might be excited about the opportunities, and at the same time there are also lots of steps in the college application process. You might be excited about the opportunities, and at the same time there are also lots of steps in the college application process.

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

Junior year is where your college admissions journey starts for real. You now have quite a few items to tick off your to-do list, but don’t freak out if you’re already a rising senior — (or even a fall semester senior for that matter if you’re reading this much later). It really doesn’t matter what it is.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 7, 2024

What does Yale want? Yale has a blog on their website called “ What Yale Looks For ” In it, they say: “We estimate that a large majority of the students who apply for admission to Yale are qualified to do the work here. So, what matters most in your application? Ultimately, everything matters.” But how can you do that?

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 3, 2024

By Amanda Miller Author of Paying for College in Four Steps “Finding money to help pay for college is hard.” It’s the most straightforward and condensed paying-for-college resource anyone’s ever made. Whole books have been written about paying for college. Surely there’s more to it than what’s in this one blog post.”

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Tex Admissions

JULY 27, 2023

Longhorns at the Fort Worth Stockyards In this post, I cover what pre-med does and doesn't mean, best practices for applying to pre-med, what pre-med means for your college search and list, how many pre-med freshmen become physicians, medical school course prerequisites after arriving on campus, and a critical take on combined BS/MD programs.

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 3, 2023

Also, if you’re thinking about your essay for college, you’re going to have to write that too, right? Send me more college tips! You know the examples you feel comfortable talking about, so I’ve always found it’s easier to start from the examples and then say, OK, what point does all of this coalesce into? The SAT matters.

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Tex Admissions

DECEMBER 1, 2023

I provide a series of blog posts offering tips starting here. GPA Admit - Older/non-Traditional Applicant My dad is my role model, best friend, teacher, and financial advisor. Philip’s College, a two-year institution, to pursue a Biomedical Engineering and Technology Associate’s. Philip’s College Phi Theta Kappa with a 4.0

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

AUGUST 25, 2023

If you get into Princeton , you’ll be taking classes with professors at the tip-top of their fields – so now it’s just a matter of getting that acceptance letter. With the norm being top-notch standardized test scores like these – and a similarly top-notch unweighted GPA of 3.9 How does your own story intersect with these ideals?

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) What is a School Profile, and how does it relate to other forms of school support (i.e. At my school, most students are not applying to selective colleges. Does it matter if my School Profile isn’t “pretty”? What is the college-going culture like? recommendation letters)?

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Tex Admissions

JUNE 13, 2022

Internal transfers are current students who wish to enroll in another college or school. Internal transferring contrasts slightly with changing majors because a student inside the College of Liberal Arts, for example, may wish to change their major from History to Government. Regardless, I provide a few tips.

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Admissions Village

JULY 31, 2022

Today families can NOT look at their high school scattergrams and see which colleges are appropriate for their child. First, for those who do not know what I am talking about, Naviance and Scoir are different software platforms high schools use to help their students with college applications. Why did that happen?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2022

If you’re admitted, you’ll be taking classes with professors at the tip-top of their fields – so now it’s just a matter of getting that acceptance letter. With the norm being top-notch standardized test scores like these – and a similarly top-notch unweighted GPA of 3.9 What is a new skill you would like to learn in college?

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