CTK College Coach

MAY 2, 2024

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. Students who are behind that schedule in math can start preparing in the middle of junior year to test in late junior year and summer before senior year.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 30, 2023

What makes Simons stand out from other STEM research summer programmes is that Simons Fellows (accepted students) can choose to identify a member of faculty who is conducting research into an area they are interested in and ask them to act as their mentor for the duration of the program.

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This blog was co-authored with Derek Flynn and Adam Connolly We have had many disruptors in higher education over the last several years, and this year, we have a new one that will have a major impact on financial aid awarding: the Student Aid Index. Make sure you emphasize that with your incoming students.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For UGA Admissions, early October brings out a wide range of questions about the UGA Early Action process, so here is an FAQ on the most prevalent questions out there at this time. It is actually up to you whether you should apply for EA or RD. If you are admitted, congratulations! I don’t know. I really don’t.

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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Many colleges have still not decided if they will become permanently test-optional for admissions. Instead, they are tracking how their test-optional students do once they are on campus, and they will use that data to make a final decision eventually. Yale has said they will not take predicted IB scores.

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CTK College Coach

APRIL 10, 2024

Getting placed on a school’s wait list can feel like a very remote second place finish. Wait lists can move, though, so opaque as the list may be-- am I first in line? act now to keep your spot if you are still interested in the school. Past behavior is no guarantee of future behavior, but it can be predictive.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Many high school juniors are busy with school work, extracurricular activities, and other responsibilities, not to mention the burdens of the ongoing pandemic. JUNIOR YEAR September - January Schedule and sit for standardized ACT or SAT tests if the student is taking them. Read this advice on how to create a college list.

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 3, 2024

EA | Should You Apply to 20 Schools? Should You Only Apply to One School? In this article, we’ll walk you through some of the questions to ask yourself which might help. While many college counselors agree that applying to five-six colleges is the sweet spot, the common application allows you to apply to up to twenty!

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 15, 2024

Regardless of your reasons for considering law school and a legal career, it’s never too early or too late to starting thinking about how to best position yourself for the law school admissions process. START NOW HOW TO GET INTO LAW SCHOOL Focus on your grades. ENROLL NOW Take tough classes and focus on writing.

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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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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 13, 2023

Summer is an important time to think about preparing for college, but there are so many competing priorities that it can be hard to decide the best use of your time. You may want to consider academic priorities but also volunteering, family, and more. So many summer college prep options! So little time!

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 15, 2024

As colleges and universities act more and more like businesses, they demand more than just an application from their prospects. What is demonstrated interest in college admission? Quite simply, colleges want to know that you are really, really excited about attending their institution.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 5, 2024

Make sure you have the test score you need. Juniors, you have a big summer ahead of you! The summer before your senior year is the perfect time to make things easier and get a leg up on preparing for your college applications. Do you like the East Coast or are you looking for a warmer place like the West Coast?

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 30, 2024

If you are an international student considering applying to Columbia, you should also know about the College of General Studies. Many prospective international students qualify for Columbia GS automatically because of mandatory military service in their home country. 24% of Columbia GS students are international.

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 9, 2023

Both SAT and ACT are exams taken by high school students for college admission. Before you decide whether you should take the SAT, ACT, or both, it’s worth educating yourself on the exams. For example, you’re probably curious about the differences between the ACT and SAT. What is the ACT?

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 5, 2023

We recently posted our Top Tips for Acing any School Exam and now we bring you our top tips for acing any standardized test! STUDY EFFICIENTLY FOR STANDARDIZED EXAMS When preparing for the ACT, SAT, AP exams, SSAT/ISEE, or any other standardized test, the best approach is… you guessed it: to start early and with a strategy !

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The SAT and ACT are used for undergraduate admissions, while the GRE is used for graduate programs. Strong scores can help you gain admission, avoid remedial classes, and earn scholarships. However, preparing for standardized tests takes time and money, and many applicants' scores are too low to help them.

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Berkeley² Academy

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Between balancing classes, homework, extracurriculars, and other commitments, most students struggle to find time during the school year for additional opportunities. However, Spring Break is a fantastic time to take advantage of ~9 days (don’t forget the weekends!) of unstructured and uninterrupted “free” time.

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Colorado State University

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The enrollment deadline, also known as Decision Day, is an exciting time for high school students nationwide to announce their plans for the fall. Due to the FAFSA delays this year, many (but not all) colleges are adjusting their dates , allowing you time to consider the cost of attendance and make an informed decision.

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Testing Tips and Timeline for High School Juniors (Class of 2025) October - Taking the PSAT Most high school juniors in the US will take the PSAT on or around October 11. We always recommend that students take this to help them practice the content, pacing, and stamina for the real deal. No more long reading passages.

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BestColleges

JULY 17, 2023

The Classic Learning Test is an alternative to the SAT and ACT and is accepted by over 200 mostly private and religious colleges and universities. Now, a massive student population will have the option of taking the CLT. The full board will take a final vote later this summer, and approval seems likely. In May, Florida Gov.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

With class sizes averaging only 30 students, undergraduates have opportunities to take active roles in their education and develop mentorships with their accomplished professors. Outside of classes, students gather at many different spots around campus, including the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 21, 2024

So, you want to get into Harvard? In case you live under a rock, Harvard is an Ivy League university in Boston… sorry we mean Cambridge, Massachusetts. Harvard publishes a long list of FAQs about admissions, but many of them are not the most helpful. So, let’s start with Academics To get into Harvard, you need strong academics.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 11, 2023

Parents often ask us what their children can do in middle school to begin preparing for the college admissions process. You might be wondering, “Is it too early to think about college?” MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS: TOP TIPS TO PREPARE FOR YOUR FUTURE Identify the high school that is the best fit for you.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 25, 2024

The institution is passionate about educating students for the purpose of changing the world, and they take that mission very seriously. Stanford is also known for being the home of many of the most exceptional student athletes in the country. Applying to Stanford can be stressful, so send us an email if you’re feeling overwhelmed.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 31, 2024

These students benefit from everything Trinity has to offer, but Trinity also fully embraces how much the international students also have to contribute to the community. Plus, the community offers internship, employment, and research opportunities that can be hard to find in areas that are either more rural or much more condensed.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A March 2024 Update As we head deep into the middle of the school year, many juniors are taking the ACT or SAT– or wondering whether they should in this largely test-optional world. With Dartmouth and Yale now requiring test scores, will the test optional trend reverse?

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 22, 2024

As one of the 7,600 undergraduate students at Brown (and 11,000 students overall) you get all the romanticism of a New England college, but with greater freedom and more opportunities for exploration than most comparable colleges provide. Outside of your major, you aren’t forced to take anything.

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Berkeley² Academy

JULY 7, 2023

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. Do you have a summer internship or research opportunity?

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HelloCollege

JUNE 21, 2023

As high school students prepare for college admissions, one standardized test that looms over their heads is the ACT (American College Testing). A common question among test-takers is, “How long is the ACT exam?” So, How Long is the ACT Test?

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Anna Ivey Consulting

JANUARY 16, 2023

Which Standardized Tests to Take and When Love ‘em or hate ‘em, standardized tests like the SAT or ACT are still a major part of the college admissions process at some colleges. And a small number of colleges are test-blind; those college won’t look at your test scores even if you have them. Which tests should you take?

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The program will focus on humanities subjects and take two years to complete. The HUX program will offer a fully accredited master of arts in humanities and take two years to complete. Any incarcerated person within CDCR can apply to join the HUX program, as long as they have an accredited bachelor's degree and at least a 2.5

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Berkeley² Academy

JANUARY 18, 2024

Many students mistakenly believe this new digital SAT will be “easier,” but be wary of this mindset. If you are a high school student still trying to secure a competitive SAT score for college applications, you should be aware of 8 changes to the SAT that will affect you and your test prep.

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2023

This time of year, parents and students have pressing questions about testing, college list building, coursework, and activities. You can book a free consultation for new clients with CTK College Coach any time to discuss how to set your freshman, sophomore, or junior up for college admissions success.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Seniors, are you waiting for college admissions decisions? Whether you have been deferred in the early action round or are just waiting for your regular decision outcomes, it is completely normal to not hear from many schools until March or even the first week of April.

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HelloCollege

JULY 12, 2023

While most colleges continue to ask students for their ACT and SAT scores, the predictive power of GPA and grades can no longer be denied. In fact, researchers found that GPA was five times better at making this prediction when compared to the ACT. These findings have led to a major shift in educational views.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Beginning July 2023, over 700,000 incarcerated adults will become Pell Grant eligible , enabling qualified students to pursue federally funded college education for the first time since the 1990s. Here's what you need to know about the state of higher education as it relates to incarcerated students.

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