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50 Things to Do Before You Send Your Teen to College

Grown & Flown

Ask them if they have checked that any transcripts, AP reports, or other reports have been sent. Explore whether college orientation is for families or just students. This is of course their choice, but let them share their thoughts about their future academic direction. Buy the IKEA blue bags for college packing.

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Boarding School Applications: Your Step-by-Step Guide

Top Tier Admissions

Winter (December-February) – Getting Oriented and Building Credentials Understand admission requirements: Make a list of requirements for each school to determine which exams your student will need to prepare to take. Send score reports and transcripts: Confirm all materials have been sent and received.

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2025 Overall Applicant Pool

UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

A student is not tied to their initial choice of major, as enrolling students can change their major prior to orientation using the UGA student system called Athena. This is not the GPA you see on your HS transcript , as that is usually very different from our GPA. using the UGA GPA calculation method.

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Top 7 Benefits of Attending a Local Community College

AdmissionSight

Plus, applying to universities can be time-consuming, with hours spent writing essays, submitting transcripts, and more. degree is the most career-oriented of the four. Compare that to the $45 to $100 average application fees for four-year universities, which are non-refundable even if you’re not accepted. Like the A.A.

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A Simplified College Application Timeline Every High Schooler Needs

AdmissionSight

As you work through your college application timeline, double-check that you (or your guidance counselor) have all the essentials for your applications—like forms, test scores, essays, recommendation letters, and transcripts. If requested, submit your tax transcript for verification. Look for a work-study job.

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Summer Strategy Ideas for Hamilton College

The Koppelman Group

If that isn’t possible at your school, we encourage students to take for-credit courses that will show up on your transcript. Look for a service-oriented customer-facing job that will both teach you how to handle difficult situations and undoubtedly result in lots of stories. We also highly encourage students to find a summer job!

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Transforming the Student Journey: How a Modern Portal Guides Every Step From First Click to First Day

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Students can: Create an account Save progress and return later Upload documents (transcripts, ID, essays) Track their application status in real-time Pay application fees securely Example: Keio Academy of New York (a boarding school with students from over 30 countries) manages its intake via a dedicated Admissions Portal. Source: ILAC 10.