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What Does Cornell Look For? Key Factors for a Stronger Application

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Spoiler alert: its not all about being a straight-A student (though that definitely helps). So, lets explore how you can showcase the best version of yourself and stand out from the crowd. So, lets break down what Cornell looks for in an applicant. What Does Cornell Look for in an Applicant? Application essay. Talent/ability.

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Cornell Supplemental Essays 2024-2025: Writing Tips + Examples

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For the Class of 2028, only 5,516 out of 65,612 applicants got in. Fortunately, you can stand out by writing excellent supplemental essays that show your fit in Cornells community. Cornell University is an Ivy League school , so its not surprising that its competitive admissions process results in an 8.4% acceptance rate.

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How to Get into Northeastern: Admission Requirements and Tips

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Now, with acceptance rates hovering around 5%, Northeastern has become one of the most competitive schools out there, making it tougher than ever to get in. If youre applying, youll definitely need to bring your A-game! Northeastern wants to see that youve challenged yourself with rigorous courses like AP, IB, or honors classes.

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23 Best Practices and Mistakes to Avoid on your UT-Austin Common App Essay

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Then, write out your experiences and stories before inserting them into a question rather than examining a question like, How do your perspectives contribute to our campus? Its difficult to discuss what to avoid without sharing potential best practices. The latter half of this post covers specific stylistic missteps students frequently make.

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How to Succeed as a UNC Premed

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There are a number of challenges facing UNC premeds: the course requirements can be challenging to navigate, the required premed science classes are tough and often feel like weed out classes, and there are so many different extracurricular and community service activities that it can be hard to know which ones to choose.

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ERAS Application for Residency: The Definitive Guide (2025)

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Think of it as a one-stop shop since you only need to fill out one ERAS application, which will then be sent to the programs you choose. Personal Information The first section you’ll fill out is Personal Information. With a variety of options available, you might even think about applying to more than one type of residency program.

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Best of LGBTQIA+ Colleges

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The Lavender Leadership Honor Society is believed to be the first of its kind in the world, recognizing students, faculty, staff, and alumni involved in LGBTQIA+ social justice leadership. This year we are celebrating Pride Month by recognizing some of the most LGBTQIA+ friendly campuses in the country!