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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. Essays should demonstrate a student’s critical thinking skills and show why they would be a good fit for the college or university. Letters of Recommendation : Admissions officers often require letters of recommendation from teachers or guidance counselors.

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Happy Fall ? and Welcome to the Admissions-Stretch of your Admissions Journey! (2023 Updates)

Admissions Mom

You can “google common data set and college name.” If on the SAT, you have over 700s for both tests, I suggest you send them even if your score isn’t over the 50%. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm that your letters of recommendation are ready to go. Take notes!

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What Grades Do Colleges Look At?

College Essay Guy

The letters of recommendation you get from teachers are also an important piece of the “you” puzzle since your teachers can give colleges insight that goes beyond what transcripts reveal. One more note about what colleges care about… it depends on the college!

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Rising Junior and Senior Admissions Journey Timeline (2023 Updates)

Admissions Mom

PRACTICE AND PREP FOR THE ACT and SAT: Take a couple of practice tests and see which one feels better to you and which one you score higher on. KEEP PREPPING AND PRACTICING FOR THE ACT AND SAT: Start your testing in the late fall or early spring of Junior Year if it’s available to you. COLLEGE FAIRS: Go to them!