Marks Education

APRIL 18, 2023

Starting in March 2024, the SAT is switching to a shorter, denser, computer-adaptive online test, replacing the current paper version of the SAT. For more information on the new version of the test, check out our blog on the new digital SAT ( LINK ). Read the following FAQs if you are a current US high school student.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 18, 2023

We hate to break it to you, but just being a legacy isn't the boost that many parents believe it is. We have seen online that people claim it's around 7%. Intuitively that sounds about right. If you want to support your legacy student, you need to make sure they are not only a competitive candidate but a competitive legacy.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Alumni hold positions in nearly every industry—you can find Boston Terriers in roles as magazine editors, state governors, Fortune 500 CEOs and CFOs, U.S. With so many high-achieving students applying to BU, you understand why your child is eager to learn how to get into Boston University. And after Boston University?

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SSA Online College Prep

DECEMBER 2, 2022

How The Pandemic Remade the SAT Learn about the changes made to the new Digital SAT ! Potential issues with the switch from physical to digital SATs. Are SATs a detractor to BIPOC acceptance? Discover more SAT tips on our blog! Discover more SAT tips on our blog! Sign up for individual SAT tutoring here!

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Marks Education

APRIL 19, 2023

You may have heard that the College Board is changing the SAT from its current paper version to a purely digital and adaptive version. What does this change mean for you, the test taker? There is little to fear about this new version of the SAT! There is little to fear about this new version of the SAT!

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

If you read this and immediately started hyperventilating, we get it. We have heard rumors that Harvard’s legacy admission rate was 16 percent for the class of 2025, however, the school did not confirm that number when we asked (but it sounds about right to us in our professional opinion.) We, however, hate hearing this.

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2023

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. This is what a reviewer is asking herself as she reads your transcript: Which courses did you take? Did you have an upward or downward trajectory?

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CTK College Coach

AUGUST 31, 2022

You are taking more AP classes, moving up the ranks in your sport, and learning to run a meeting as a club officer. Half of your high school story has been written, and the next half lies before you, ready for your pen. What would I tell you? That said, don’t pursue testing if it is not the right option for you.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 30, 2023

You have a 4.3 and 1590 on the SAT. You might be asking yourself, can I get into Brown? You need more than that. One of the most important things you will need is great extracurriculars Why does Brown care about what you do after school? They care about how you spend your time. It’s weekends.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Part 1: Introduction You’ve no doubt been asked by your premed advisor and friends, “Have you taken the MCAT yet?” Their voices probably convey an optimism that you have already taken—and aced—the exam mixed with the fear that it still lies ahead of you. Scoring well on the MCAT is hard if you do not study properly.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Princeton is one of the toughest schools to gain admittance to in the United States, but this post will break down every element of the Princeton Application Checklist to explain how you can maximize your opportunities. SAT and ACT. Admissions officers will not penalize you for not taking courses your school didn’t offer.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

AUGUST 9, 2023

There are various approaches you can consider to get the job done, but knowing the right recruiting questions to ask prospective students can be a big help—setting your team off on the right foot. You can proactively connect with prospects through your content and student recruitment team and address many of their concerns.

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 27, 2023

It’s a chance for you to check out the campus, discover what the college can offer you, immerse yourself in campus life, and ask essential questions to learn more about how the college stacks up against others on your list. You don't have to ask all 150 questions, but focus on the ones you care most about.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 20, 2022

You can read more about the old Academics short answer here , and the examples may help answer this new prompt as well. If you choose not to submit an ACT/SAT, you still need to have most or all A’s on the honors/AP track to be competitive, especially for majors that are in high demand.

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Admissions Mom

JANUARY 30, 2024

I mean, if you’re at any stage of the college admissions process, you already know the words “extracurricular activities” are important. Colleges want you to not just be a great student and an amazing test taker, but also someone who spends their time doing meaningful activities. As if you didn’t have enough on your plate. ?THE

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

This is basically an abbreviated version of pretty much everything I say throughout the year; hopefully, it’s organized in a way you can find useful. You have plenty of time to get all this done. My philosophy is that it’s good to hear different thoughts and ideas, and then you can make decisions about what works best for you.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JUNE 9, 2023

The Additional Information section is a place where you can include extra information that would not fit elsewhere in your Common Application. Like the Common App Essay, the Additional Information section has a 650-word limit and will be sent to every school you select on the Common Application. Do I even need to fill this out?

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Admissions Mom

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

I mean if you’re at any stage of the college admissions process, you already know the word “extracurriculars” is important. Colleges want you to not just be a great student and an amazing test taker, but also someone who spends their time doing meaningful activities. As if you didn’t have enough on your plate. ?THE

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 13, 2023

Then, we’ll offer 7 statement of purpose examples with in-depth analysis from our grad school admission coaches, so you can understand how to create your own statement of purpose for your grad school applications. Its primary job is to convince the admissions committee that you should be admitted to their specific program.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 24, 2023

College essay examples from students accepted to Harvard, Stanford, and other elite schools REVIEWING SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE ESSAY EXAMPLES CAN HELP YOU UNDERSTAND HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR ODDS OF ACCEPTANCE Responding effectively to college essay prompts is quite different from other essay writing. Use specific information. Create a narrative.

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Tex Admissions

APRIL 30, 2022

What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today? It may help to review real examples to get a better idea of the varied ways you can address this topic. Eyes wide and mouth watering, I sat at the table. I sat paralyzed. FIX MY DIET?

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Tex Admissions

APRIL 28, 2022

What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today? It may help to review real examples to get a better idea of the varied ways you can address this topic. See which models may work for you. Tell us your story. Interested in working together?

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