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What You Should Know Before Applying to Georgetown

SSA Online College Prep

Although Georgetown has made it clear that academic rigor is one of the most critical components of a student’s application, it is worth noting that the university is also looking for much more than just a solid transcript. Demonstrate these characteristics in your personal essay, your extracurriculars, and even in your interview!

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How High School Counselors Help Students Navigate the College Admissions Process

Solomon Admissions

They can help students research and compare schools based on factors like location, size, academic programs, and extracurricular activities. Sending Transcripts/Providing Additional Context: High school counselors are responsible for maintaining student transcripts and sending them to colleges as requested.

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Applying to Duke as an International Student

The Koppelman Group

They want to see a transcript with all, or nearly all, A’s — especially in your third and the beginning of your final year. Extracurriculars When it comes to extracurriculars, Duke really cares about service. Service to your community should be a cornerstone of your extracurriculars, but that isn’t the whole game.

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How to Get Into UPenn: Stats + Admissions Advice

Next Admit College Admissions Blog

Tuition and Financial Aid The cost of attending UPenn is $63,452 per year. Financial aid scholarships at UPenn are need-based and mostly need-blind – meaning merit does not factor into your financial aid award, and UPenn doesn’t consider most students’ ability to pay tuition in the admissions process.

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Artificial Intelligence and Admissions

Berkeley² Academy

Some uses for AI in the college admissions process include: 1) determining whether essays or written responses have been computer-generated, 2) reviewing personal essays, transcripts, and/or recommendations, and 3) conducting preliminary interviews with candidates. What is the most prominent use of AI?

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Thinking of Applying to Stanford? How to Get Into Stanford (beyond the numbers)

SSA Online College Prep

So avoid taking any AP or Honors classes just for the sake of having them on your transcript and really take advantage of what your school offers! You’ll be learning something you actually want to learn, and your transcript will reflect that. Want more college/financial aid tips directly in your inbox? and get excited!

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The Gates Scholarship

College Essay Guy

So, you’re probably thinking about financial aid, grants, work study, and any other way you can fund the next few years of your education (in which case, here's some great information for you ). The Gates Scholarship fills the gap that other financial aid doesn’t cover, and sometimes this can be a substantial amount.