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Student vlog: A Ram grad’s college advice

Colorado State University

A Ram’s Life is a Colorado State University vlog series for Rams by Rams, and showcases everything from the daily life of a CSU Ram to advice videos, tutorials, tips and tricks for navigating college life, and even excursions into Fort Collins and beyond CSU. From exploring clubs to taking advantage of free sporting event tickets to nailing your academic plans, recent CSU graduate, Jenny, has all the tips.

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AP World History Exam 2025: Study + Test Tips

AdmissionSight

In 2024, 379,385 students took the AP World History exam. The average score was 3.11, and about 63.7% passed with a 3 or higher. That’s solid, but don’t let it fool you—this exam is no walk in the park. With global empires, revolutions, industrialization, and colonization packed into one course, you’re gonna need more than just stock knowledge to pass.

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How to Demonstrate Interest During the College Admissions Process

Great College Advice

Today, the selective college admissions process is a game of strategy. The days when high school seniors simply submitted applications and waited for a response based exclusively on the merits of their application are long gone. As colleges and universities act more and more like businesses, they demand more than just a completed application and enough evidence that you can do the work.

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How “Grandma” Hobbies Can Boost Your Admissions Odds

Top Tier Admissions

Over the past few years, many teens have been stepping away from their screens and embracing more traditional, hands-on hobbies—often referred to as “grandma” hobbies (or “grandmacore” on social media). Activities like knitting, gardening, baking, and embroidery are becoming more popular among young people. This might have nostalgic appeal, but we’ve also seen their tangible benefits in personal growth and college admissions.

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Does UPenn Superscore? Everything You Need to Know

AdmissionSight

Does UPenn superscore the SAT or ACT ? Yes, UPenn does superscore both tests, meaning they combine your highest section scores from multiple test dates to create your best possible overall score. In this blog, we’ll explain exactly how UPenn superscores the SAT and ACT, what scores you should aim for, and strategies to use superscoring to boost your application.

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Stern (New York University) Undergrad Admissions Strategy

The Koppelman Group

NYU’s Stern School of Business is one of the most competitive undergraduate business programs in the country – and one of the most sought-after among our clients and applicants nationwide. With its location in the heart of New York City, Stern attracts students who are ambitious, globally minded, and laser-focused on business from day one. That makes the admissions process especially intense.

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Club Spotlight: Caltech Engineers without Borders

Caltech Admissions

In addition to academics and research, Caltech has over 100 clubs and organizations completely led by students and other members of the Caltech community! These clubs can be technical (such as Caltech Racing, Parsec Rocketry, Girls who Code, etc), recreational (Caltech Turtle Club, Out of Context Acapella, Dance Club, etc), or affiliated with religious/cultural groups, amongst many others.