StandOut College Prep

MARCH 9, 2023

Table of Contents If you’re applying to a top college, the odds are not in your favor. First, show that you are a great candidate with grades and test scores that exceed the median range. Standardized test scores, such as the SAT or ACT, are also considered. You have a few options to stand out.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 11, 2024

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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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

Either way, the test for any extracurricular should be whether it makes you happy—whether it feels right for you. College is not a costume party; you’re not supposed to come dressed as someone else. TESTING PRACTICE AND PREP FOR THE PSAT: You take it in October, and it helps you qualify for National Merit if you score high enough.

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