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What Is a Good GPA?

College Essay Guy

What’s a good GPA in high school? While there are specific and necessary “ingredients” that make a pizza a pizza (cheese—this is non-negotiable, by the way), a book a book (words or pictures on a page—this one might actually be negotiable), or a GPA a GPA (grades), there is also a lot that is subjective about each of these.

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Weighted vs. Unweighted GPA: What to Report?

StandOut College Prep

The most critical factor in your college application is your grade point average or GPA. Your GPA can influence academic awards, college acceptance, scholarships, and financial aid. With more test-optional schools, colleges use your GPA to predict your chances for academic success. Most high schools only use the unweighted GPA.

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Why Extracurricular Activities Matter in College Admissions

Solomon Admissions

Students spend hours, weeks, and even years committing to activities they hope will make them stand out in the college admissions process. As a consultant, I emphasize the importance of engagement both in and out of the classroom to my clients. You can contribute to your school, home, or any other community in a variety of ways.

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What You Need To Know About Stanford University

Ivy Central

Admission Acceptance Rate: Stanford University is known to be the most selective universities in the United States, with an acceptance rate of around 4.3% This means that out of over 47,000 applicants, only around 2,057 were admitted. and 94% of students presented with a GPA of more than 3.75. for the class of 2025.

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Test Optional: Should You Take the SAT or ACT?

ACM College Consulting

Many others have stated they will not go back to requiring test scores yet, if ever, but there is still the potential for more colleges to return to requiring test scores. In the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions, one question continues to perplex students, parents AND counselors: Should students take the SAT?

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How to Become A Dentist: Everything You Need to Know

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

Of the 72 currently-accredited dental schools in the United States, all are four-year programs with the exception of the University of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry, a three-year program in San Francisco. The 2023 U.S. Upon completion of dental school, a student will receive either a DDS or DMD.

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The 10 Medical Schools with the Highest Acceptance Rates

BestColleges

Medical school acceptance rates can vary based on factors like number of applicants, location, and whether the school is in-state vs. out-of-state. In addition to focusing on grades, Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores, and extracurriculars, it’s also important to be strategic about where you apply.