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Getting Your Strongest Letters of Recommendation

CTK College Coach

Don’t forget to follow up by sending along a brag sheet to support them in writing your letter. Read on for our FAQs on letters of recommendation: from whom, when, and how to get the best ones: Frequently asked questions Do I have to seek recommendations from junior year teachers? What is a brag sheet?

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How to make extracurricular activities count for college admissions

Princeton College Consulting

Depth over breadth: How to make your extracurricular activities count for college admissions By now you already know that it’s not just about academics. While you are onto something, you need to rethink your approach in answering the question, “What do selective colleges look for in extracurricular activities?” Having a 4.0

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Your Network is Your Net Worth: 6 Tips to Help Grow Your Network

Berkeley² Academy

Many summer programs and college applications request letters of recommendation from individuals that can speak to your character and work ethic. Great letters of recommendations are a direct reflection of the value of your network. Great letters of recommendations are a direct reflection of the value of your network.

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Can You Go to College With a GED?

BestColleges

Also, school admission requirements vary, so do some research and find out what information you'll need to submit, such as letters of recommendation, transcripts, and other documents. Additionally, if you earned a GED, you may have missed some extracurricular activities commonly available to high school students.

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What To Do If You Are Deferred

Top Tier Admissions

As we noted last year , there are a number of reasons a college might defer a student, including lower grades/test scores, an extracurricular profile that is not quite “high impact” enough, or an overall rise in the number of applications the school has received. Boosting your extracurricular profile. HERE IS YOUR ACTION PLAN.

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What You Need to Know About Vanderbilt University

Ivy Central

Application Components: All required parts of the Common Application or Coalition, powered by Scoir, Official high school transcript Counselor letter of recommendation Two academic teacher letters of recommendation Standardized Test Scores: The test scores are optional for students applying for fall 2023 and Fall 2024.

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Spotlight: Vanderbilt University

HelloCollege

Students should also provide evidence of leadership abilities, strong letters of recommendation, and a resume of varied extracurriculars. And, you’ll need to fill out the common application form, along with a supplemental essay describing how an extracurricular or work experience has influenced you.