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Adapting to STEM in College: How to Succeed in the Transition from High School

Admissions.Blog

Transitioning from high school to college is a significant milestone in every student’s life, and for those pursuing STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics – programs, the journey can be particularly challenging. Juggling coursework, assignments, labs, and extracurricular activities can pose challenges.

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Many More Women Than Men Applied to Brown University’s Class of 2027

Spark Admissions

In the past decade, the applicant pools at the majority of selective schools have transitioned to being majority female. For years, the trend in college admissions has been moving toward more women than men applying to colleges. But the gender disparity was greatest at Brown University, where two-thirds of applicants identified as women.

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Many More Women Than Men Applied to Brown University’s Class of 2027

Spark Admissions

In the past decade, the applicant pools at the majority of selective schools have transitioned to being majority female. For years, the trend in college admissions has been moving toward more women than men applying to colleges. But the gender disparity was greatest at Brown University, where two-thirds of applicants identified as women.

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How to Prepare for College Admissions and Participate in Extracurricular Activities in the Midst of Uncertainty

Strategic College Consulting

Traditionally, admission criteria have centered on elements such as grades, strength of curriculum, standardized test scores, essays, and extracurricular activities, among others. The best way for high school students to do this is to continue to prepare for college through academic pursuits and extracurricular activities.

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The Benefits of an Executive Function Tutor (at any age)

Top Tier Admissions

GET STARTED Grades 7-9: Transitioning to Greater Independence As students transition to high school, the demands on their executive functioning skills increase significantly. They must juggle multiple subjects, extracurricular activities, and social pressures as school work becomes more independent.

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Five Top Tips for Making the Most of Grade 9

Ivy Central

This makes Grade 9 a critical transition point for students; it allows them to explore options without worrying about standardized tests or researching colleges. Make sure you ask about school, encouraging them to share the academic aspects of their school life and the social and extracurricular side.

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Does Freshman Year of High School Matter?

The Koppelman Group

Ok, kidding, but we want to address a long-standing myth that freshman year is a “transitional period,” and not an important piece of your college application. When you add killer extracurriculars on top of that, you’re in a really good position come senior fall. End of blog. It’s a big move! Things feel real! You’ve got this.