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Preparing for College

Solomon Admissions

Maintaining a high grade point average (GPA), while taking Honors and AP classes will help increase your chances for admission to college. Obtaining a high score on standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT also contributes to positive admissions decisions. Be on the lookout for college fairs in your area.

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To Test Prep, or Not?

CTK College Coach

Read more: How students qualify for National Merit How Do I Know Whether to Take the SAT or ACT? How Do I Know When to Take the SAT or ACT? January - March: Taking the Digital SAT or the ACT The ACT is offered in February and April. The new digital SAT will debut in March. The SAT is held in May, June, and August.

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What Grades Do Colleges Look At?

College Essay Guy

Colleges also really care about who you are beyond your grades, so they’ll consider a number of different puzzle pieces to get the full picture. your extracurricular activities such as volunteering, sports, or your interest in the arts) all weigh into your admission decision. Use it if you need to! Again, it depends on the school.

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What Does an Admissions Officer Do?

StandOut College Prep

Standardized test scores, such as the SAT or ACT, are also considered. Extracurricular Activities : Admissions officers are interested in what students do outside of the classroom. Demonstrated Interest : Admissions officers want to admit students who are genuinely interested in attending their college or university.

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4 Digital Marketing Channels to Harness for Student Recruitment in 2023

EAB

You’ll want to make sure that you offer a window in your school’s academic and extracurricular experiences in a way that is authentic to that platform’s intention. As of December 2022, 35 states require high school students to take the SAT or ACT in order to graduate—regardless of their postsecondary plans.

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Rising Junior and Senior Admissions Journey Timeline (2023 Updates)

Admissions Mom

ACTIVITIES: I love what MIT Admissions Says: “Some students feel so much pressure to get into the “right” college that they want to make sure they do everything right—down to their extracurricular activities. Either way, the test for any extracurricular should be whether it makes you happy—whether it feels right for you.