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5th Annual College Admissions Preparation Day

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

Re-upping this blog based on a few recent conversations with college and neighborhood friends who have kids in the admission process right now. What does that really mean?” (FYI You know their profile and admit rate.” He has one kid in college and two still in high school. Po-tay-toe, Po-taa-toe! We were SHOCKED!

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7 Things Every College Bound High School Junior Should Be Doing Right Now

the college spy

Forward this list to every college bound high school junior you know: In addition to planning for junior prom and learning to parallel park, high school juniors should be doing these things right now: 1. Colleges are most interested in these two things: academic rigor and grades. Start a blog.

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Ultimate Guide to COVID-19 and College Admissions

Princeton College Consulting

Nobody knows how this pandemic will evolve or when it will end, so colleges and organizations that deal with college admissions are continually updating policies and timelines. That said, here are some ways you can expect COVID-19 to affect college admissions and advice for planning ahead. Standardized Tests.

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Extracurricular Activities for College Admissions: The Ultimate Guide (Examples Included)

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

Part 1: Introduction The current state of elite college admissions Getting into top colleges is harder today than it’s ever been. Part 1: Introduction The current state of elite college admissions Getting into top colleges is harder today than it’s ever been. It can include arts (e.g., painting), sports (e.g.,

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The End of Affirmative Action in College Admissions

Discovery College Consulting

In a 6-3 decision announced on June 29, the Supreme Court ruled that the use of race in college admissions (a.k.a. No matter your opinion, the Court’s ruling will impact college applicants, colleges themselves, legacy admissions, financial aid and college essays. This blog post will summarize these impacts.

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Common App Questions: Step-By-Step

StandOut College Prep

You probably know already that applying to college is complicated. But maybe more essays if you’re applying to competitive colleges. Also, you’ll have to get recommendation letters from teachers and your high school counselor. Above all else, you must fill out your college application correctly.