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Grad School Application Deadlines

College Essay Guy

Recommendation Letters Begin establishing relationships with potential recommenders, discussing your academic and career aspirations, and laying the groundwork for compelling letters of recommendation. Recommendation Letters This is also a good time to request recommendation letters.

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What You Need to Know About Vanderbilt University

Ivy Central

Application Components: All required parts of the Common Application or Coalition, powered by Scoir, Official high school transcript Counselor letter of recommendation Two academic teacher letters of recommendation Standardized Test Scores: The test scores are optional for students applying for fall 2023 and Fall 2024.

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The Claremont Colleges: Scripps College

Ivy Central

Scripps College is committed to offering a well-rounded education that encompasses both traditional and contemporary fields of study, with a focus on the humanities, social sciences, and interdisciplinary programs. Standardized Test Scores: Scripps College is test optional.

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Demystify the MIT Acceptance Rate and Increase Your Chances of Getting In

StandOut College Prep

Some of the factors that impact your chances of admission into MIT include: Academic performance: Your high school GPA, course rigor, and standardized test scores (if submitted) all play a role in the admissions process. Letters of Recommendation MIT requires two letters of recommendation from teachers and one from a school counselor.

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The Claremont Colleges: Pomona College

Ivy Central

Application Components: Complete the Common App School Report Counselor Recommendation Official High School Transcript: This should include your midyear Report after your first term of senior year. Standardized Test Scores: Pomona College is test optional.

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How to Get Into Brown University: Strategies and Essays That Worked

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

You know that your college applicant is much more than a high GPA and solid standardized test scores—they’re an exceptionally intelligent, self-driven, independent thinker who would thrive in a rigorous but free-spirited academic atmosphere on a classic New England college campus.

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Start Your Transfer Journey: Resources and Deadlines

Top Tier Admissions

Entering as a sophomore gives you plenty of time to settle into a new environment; coming in as a junior typically means you are ready to hit the ground running in your major field of study. If you’re struggling in college and your grades reflect it, it will be tough to be a viable applicant in transfer pools that are selective.