Great College Advice

JULY 25, 2023

One of the most-oft questions I get from families is some version of this: “Which is more important — grades or extracurricular activities? Grades are more important than your extracurricular activities. honors, college prep, remedial, Advanced Placement, etc.), Here’s the answer. Hands down. Why is that?

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BestColleges

MARCH 7, 2024

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. To earn your GED diploma, which is equivalent to a high school diploma, you'll need to sit for and pass a series of GED tests. What Is the GED?

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Solomon Admissions

JUNE 29, 2023

In addition to the usual application materials, like transcripts, letters of recommendation, and essays, students are often asked to submit standardized test scores from either the SAT or ACT exam when applying to college. SAT/ACT scores are used by colleges to try and standardize students across the country.

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University Gurus

MARCH 23, 2024

For others, it refers to a high school specialized in college placement. For others, it might fall somewhere in between, including some test prep services and making sure you pick the right high school classes. Test Prep Test prep is beneficial for all subjects in high school, especially those subjects that students struggle with.

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Princeton College Consulting

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

College Placement vs. Honors or Advanced Placement Level One of the more frequent questions we get from parents and students is: Is it better to stay at the College Placement (CP) or Honors level in my high school courses and get an A or step up to the Honors or Advanced Placement (AP) level and get a B?

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 15, 2022

What does college placement look like? This document also usually includes average test scores and college placement. STANDARDIZED TESTING. Don’t forget to arrange for standardized testing. Letters of recommendation (typically two letters, one from an English teacher and one from a math teacher).

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StandOut College Prep

APRIL 10, 2023

MIT, like other top-tier institutions, employs a holistic review process, evaluating each applicant based on their academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, personal qualities, and potential to contribute to the MIT community. MIT looks for students who excel academically and demonstrate a strong foundation in STEM subjects.

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