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Top Summer Programmes: Columbia University Pre College Programs

Ivy Central

Writing the Future: This course investigates how writers use dystopia and science fiction to not only explore possibilities for the future but to comment on our present society. Students analyze complex text and develop their essay writing skills. The students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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2023 College Application Openings

Solomon Admissions

The college application season (September-January) can be a stressful time as seniors are juggling classes, essay writing, testing, and asking for recommendation letters. A big part of this stress is meeting each of your college's strict deadlines in the middle of midterms and finals.

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What GPA do I Need for College?

SSA Online College Prep

How Universities See It All these variations between GPAs at different high schools mean that when colleges try to compare the grades of applicants, they often don’t just use the GPA on your high school transcript. Even with your knowledge about the role of GPAs, the college admissions process can be a very confusing and stressful time.

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How to Transfer to Colgate University

The Koppelman Group

However, those are not all great options for essay writing. The Elephant in The Room – the “why” behind your transfer. We know there are a lot of reasons, all extremely valid, for leaving your current school.

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How to Get into Brown University

The Koppelman Group

You should stack your transcript with APs, IBs, Honors, and/or dual enrollment classes. Write a Great Essay Writing a great common app essay (and supplement) is vital for applying to Brown. The first is rigor, or how challenging your classes are. Some schools are more rigorous than others.

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How Can You Nail Your College Essays for Regular Decision Deadlines?

Berkeley² Academy

With the long essays and the various short answers required by the colleges, the final step is a detailed check of the writing for clarity and style. This goal should be kept in mind when making stylistic edits – the writing needs to sound like you!

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Can You Apply to College As a Junior?

College Essay Guy

Continue to build your high school transcript with advanced-level classes, such as honors or AP classes —not a requirement, but these classes can help if you're applying to competitive colleges. Send your high school transcripts with your fall semester grades to all colleges you applied to. But don't be fooled.