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Preparing for College

Solomon Admissions

Your academic profile consists of several aspects: grades, class schedule rigor, and standardized test scores. Maintaining a high grade point average (GPA), while taking Honors and AP classes will help increase your chances for admission to college. Taking , test prep courses will help enhance your test scores.

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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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When and How to Demonstrate Interest: Spring, Summer and Fall Timeline:

Marks Education

But this is a general guide to what you might consider doing in the spring, summer, and fall before you apply: Spring You have many more important priorities in the spring: coursework, any standardized tests you might be prepping for, and, most crucially, enjoying junior year! Are you interested in a certain extracurricular activity?

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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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What is Demonstrated Interest for College Admissions and Do You Need to Show it?

Excelsior Admissions Consulting

Use this email to sign up for college tours and information sessions so that colleges can easily track your interest. It is also a good idea to use this email address for signing up for standardized tests so you have everything in one place. Stop by the college booth at a college fair.

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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.

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What the Heck are "Hooks" and "Institutional Priorities"?

College Essay Guy

As we review your application, we want to understand how you’ve thrived academically and contributed to your school environment, extracurricular activities, and community. Meet an admission staff member and ask questions if they visit your high school or attend a local college fair. Have an interview if one is offered.