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How to Ensure Strong Letters of Recommendation with Brag Sheets

Princeton College Consulting

Letters of recommendation are essential to your college application, especially since SAT/ACT scores have become optional. Recommendation letters are the only way universities will hear from others about who you are. Each letter of recommendation should be unique to you.

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25 Best Writing Competitions for High School Students – 2024

College Transitions

i] As college admissions become more competitive, there are many steps a student can take to achieve high school success and become an outstanding candidate for college admissions: earning high SAT scores, securing strong letters of recommendation, and participating in various competitions […]

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Advice for High School Juniors

CTK College Coach

Half of your high school story has been written, and the next half lies before you, ready for your pen. My oldest is a junior this year, so after all my years of advising families on how to best take advantage of resources in high school and prepare for college applications, I walk on this journey with you as a parent now too.

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How High School Counselors Help Students Navigate the College Admissions Process

Solomon Admissions

There are many moving parts to the college admissions process, yet most students and families don’t understand the integral role their high school counselor plays. High school counselors can help students with the college admissions process in a number of ways.

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Checklist for Spring of Sophomore Year

CTK College Coach

Sophomores, you have completed the first half of high school and are headed for big things in the coming months and years, including preparing for college applications. How to time WHEN to take the SAT/ACT? How Do I Pick the Right Courses for Next School Year? This is your moment to plan the next two years.

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Checklist for Spring of Sophomore Year

CTK College Coach

Sophomores, you have completed the first half of high school and are headed for big things in the coming months and years, including preparing for college applications. How to time WHEN to take the SAT/ACT? How Do I Pick the Right Courses for Next School Year? This is your moment to plan the next two years.

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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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