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Summer College Planning: A Guide for Rising Seniors

ACM College Consulting

Here's a comprehensive guide to navigating summer college planning for rising seniors: Reflect and Set Goals : Take the time to reflect on your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and personal interests. Set clear goals for your college application process. What are your strengths, passions, and aspirations?

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How to make extracurricular activities count for college admissions

Princeton College Consulting

Depth over breadth: How to make your extracurricular activities count for college admissions By now you already know that it’s not just about academics. GPA doesn’t guarantee you admission to any college, nor do perfect SATs. Having a 4.0 It’s not about what you do. Ugh, who has time for that?”

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10 Steps to Help You Decide Which College To Choose

Strategic College Consulting

It’s been another great year at Strategic College Consulting for admissions. Students have earned acceptances to many of the top colleges including the Ivy League universities, UCLA, Berkeley, UMich, NYU, U of Chicago, many specialty and tech colleges, and so much more!

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December and January Scholarships

ACM College Consulting

Between completing college applications and finishing out the year with lots of school work, most students have not had time to apply for scholarships. Niche Monthly $1000 Scholarship Due : December 20, 2020 Open to high school, college, and graduate students, and those planning to enroll within 12 months.

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Test Optional: Should You Take the SAT or ACT?

ACM College Consulting

Another factor to take into consideration is if SAT or ACT scores are required to be eligible for certain scholarships. For example, students applying for Florida Bright Futures or Louisiana’s TOPS award are required to have certain SAT and ACT scores to be eligible for the state scholarship.

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How Getting Involved Helps You Get Into College

Strategic College Consulting

Show College Admissions What Matters to You Why does volunteering and extracurricular activities matter so much during the college admissions process? Colleges want to get to know the full student. Extracurricular activities show what you’re passionate about and that you’re working to hone those skills and talents.

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Top Extracurricular Activities for Future Medical Students in High School

Princeton College Consulting

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. With some exceptions, most students who apply to extremely selective colleges and universities have the highest-tier grades and test scores.