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Which Is More Important — Grades or Extracurricular Activities?

Great College Advice

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. Many students, however, would prefer to believe that the grades on their transcripts don’t matter much.

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What’s a Good SAT/ACT Score for Applying to College?

Solomon Admissions

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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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. Remember, a high GPA or SAT score is not just about the numbers! Want more SAT tips directly in your inbox?

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Applying to Wesleyan as an International Student

The Koppelman Group

In this post, we’ll go into detail about what Wesleyan likes to see on your transcript, in your extracurriculars section, and on your standardized tests, but the most important thing to remember is that Wesleyan doesn’t like cookie cutter. Show this through extracurriculars and extra classes in the subjects you love.

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Applying to Hamilton College as an International Student

The Koppelman Group

When they look at your transcript, they want to see that you’ve taken the hardest courses that you have access to — and that you’ve excelled in them. You may not love a particular academic area, but your transcript shouldn’t betray that. You may not love a particular academic area, but your transcript shouldn’t betray that.

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How to Build the Ideal SAT/ACT Prep Schedule

Berkeley² Academy

Although , many schools no longer require standardized testing scores , the SAT and ACT are still very important components of your college application. There are many ways that the SAT and ACT factor into your profile as an applicant. What sort of commitment will your extracurriculars require?

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How to Get into Princeton University

The Koppelman Group

Rigor, Class Rank, and GPA The first step to being a good candidate is getting your transcript right. Once you have proven that you have a rigorous transcript, you also want to wow them with a great GPA. At Princeton, that means between 760-780 on SAT EBRW and 780-800 on SAT Math or between 34-35 on the ACT.