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Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions

Great College Advice

One of the most-asked questions we receive from families is some version of this: “What do colleges look for these days in a student?” Why are grades the most important factor in college admissions? Well, the answer is pretty simple, really. And they are recorded and presented to college admissions officers on your transcript.

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NYC’s college consultants play wait-and-see with affirmative action ruling

Ivy Coach

Supreme Court upended the landscape of higher education with its rejection of race-conscious college admissions, students seeking to get into prestigious universities are struggling to understand the ramifications of the ruling, according to consultants who help advise high schoolers on the application process.

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What Is the Difference Between Sticker Price and Net Price for College?

AdmissionSight

When youre thinking about the cost of attending college, two terms will pop up repeatedly: sticker price and net price. So, what is the difference between sticker price and net price for college? The sticker price is the advertised cost of attending a college or university for one academic year. What is the net price?

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The Common Data Set Explained: GPA, Test Scores, and What Colleges Really Want

Emerging College Consulting

If you’re helping a high school student research colleges, you’ve probably run into a lot of promotional language: small class sizes, holistic admissions, vibrant campus life. The Common Data Set is a goldmine of clear, consistent, and comparable college data—and it’s one of the best-kept secrets in the college planning process.

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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. Check them out and use a little of your holiday break free time to APPLY! Check them out and use a little of your holiday break free time to APPLY!

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How to Apply for Florida Bright Futures

ACM College Consulting

How do you become eligible for the scholarship? If you are planning on or even considering attending college in Florida, you need to know this information and the earlier, the better. The FMS scholarship is the second tier and covers 75% of tuition and applicable fees or 100% of an associates degree.

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The Common Application Form

North Star Admissions Consulting

College Application Tips: #2 – The Common Application Form On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next nine weeks I will share college application tips that will make the whole process run smoothly. Read last week’s tips about logistics.)