Top Tier Admissions

JULY 8, 2025

The College Board, the organization that owns the AP program, made headlines this past spring for several technology glitches it faced in transitioning AP exams from paper to a digital format. An AP course listed on a student’s transcript is less impactful on its own if not accompanied by a supporting strong AP exam score.

Standardized Testing

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JUNE 25, 2025

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.

Orientation

AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Youll need to prepare: High school transcripts Transcripts from all colleges youve attended SAT or ACT scores A mid-year report Letters of recommendation Major-specific items like a resume, portfolio, or statement Missing even one of these documents could delay your application, especially if youre aiming for the Ivies or other top universities.

Transfer

AdmissionSight

AUGUST 10, 2025

</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">These strengths make UCF a welcoming option for transfer students looking for a smooth transition, strong support, and a wide range of opportunities both in and out of the classroom.</p> </p> </li> </ul> <h3 dir="ltr">4.

Transfer

AdmissionSight

JUNE 25, 2025

</li> <li class="ai-optimize-410" aria-level="1"><strong>Use transition phrases.</strong> </strong> Use transition words to connect ideas, especially in essays and speeches.</li> </strong> You’ll need to respond to five prompts with 20 seconds each. .</strong>

Testing

Great College Advice

JULY 28, 2025

Incomplete Without It Generally, you want to use your essay to bring something new to your application—something that is not already evident in the other elements (transcript, recommendations, honors, activities, and the like). This prompt asks you to more closely examine your own transition from childhood to adulthood.

Transition

Niche

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Leaning into your institutional brand will create a smooth transition from the admissions offer a student receives through your direct admissions partner to your landing page, ensuring consistency for students. Provide clear next steps Clarity is crucial when guiding students through the direct admissions process.

Admissions

AdmissionSight

JULY 10, 2025

Use transition words like 首先 (first), 然后 (then), 接着 (next), and 最后 (finally) to keep the flow smooth.</span></p> </span></li> <li class="ai-optimize-183" style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b>Use transcripts to study smarter.</b><span

Testing

AdmissionSight

JULY 25, 2025

.</p> <h3>Other workshops</h3> <p><strong>One unique part of SAMS is that all SAMS scholars also enroll in a course called “From Student to Scholar,” a research-based, credit-bearing class that helps you reflect on your identity, goals, and the transition from high school to college.</strong></p>

Transition

AdmissionSight

JUNE 29, 2025

</p> <p class="ai-optimize-763">Use transitions such as <em>Para responder a su primera pregunta</em>… or <em>Además</em>, <em>otra forma de incentivar la participación</em>… to help your response flow naturally. .</p> Focus on vocabulary and transitions.</h3>

Testing

Berkeley² Academy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Keep growing as a student and community member Colleges will request and review your mid-year report and final high school transcript, so finish out your senior year strong! Keep up with your coursework and extracurricular activities to help you smoothly transition to the rigor and demand of college life.

Acceptance

AdmissionSight

AUGUST 8, 2025

</p> <p>This residential experience simulates the first years of college, preparing you for the transition to college. This includes your most recent high school transcript, a list of extracurricular activities, and the contact information for two references (at least one from a science or math teacher). <strong>Again,

Programs

AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The concept of genetic transcription and translation, how a simple code dictates complexity, is what particularly amazes me. How will this item contribute to your transition and experience? Your essay can look something like this: The complexity of cellular processes, the way life builds upon itself, has always fascinated me.

Out-of-State

HelloCollege

APRIL 22, 2025

The SAT transition was a mess. The digital test moves to the new format in April, and the paper test will change over in September, providing students a transitional period to adjust to the changes. The NAEP High School Transcript Study reports that the average GPA in 1990 was a 2.68, and by 2019, it had increased by ~0.4

Standardized Testing

Great College Advice

JULY 29, 2025

Those colleges will be looking more seriously at other factors, such as your transcript and GPA. They already know about your academic achievements, since they have your transcript, academic awards/honors, and test scores (if they are required and if you choose to submit them). It can be informal.

Letters of Recommendation

AdmissionSight

JUNE 16, 2025

The real purpose is to give applicants a space to share more about who they are, beyond transcripts and test scores. Describe how you navigated that transition, maybe you joined a student club, started a project to connect with others, or pushed yourself to speak up in class even when it was scary. It’s not a test.

Transcripts

AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

If a required course is in progress, it should be listed on your transcript, or you wont be considered for that cluster. Unofficial transcript(s). Make sure your transcript is dated after January 8, 2025. If you get in, youll need to submit an official transcript before the acceptance deadline. Teacher recommendations.

Programs

AdmissionSight

APRIL 11, 2025

While transfer requirements can vary by school or district, most applications will ask for a core set of documents to support your eligibility and enrollment: Report cards or transcripts. Plan your transition and make the most of the transfer. Attendance records. What are the requirements for transferring high schools?

Transfer

Great College Advice

JANUARY 28, 2025

9th Grade: Building the Foundation Freshman year focuses on making a successful transition to high school while laying groundwork for college preparation. Maintain Performance : Continue strong academic performance; colleges will see final transcripts (“senior slide” can jeopardize admission).

High School

Tex Admissions

MAY 16, 2025

A more optimal way to think about this is your resume and transcript are a record of what you have done, and the essays complement the resume and transcript by sharing how and why youve pursued and deepened your commitments. Its rare to need transitions beyond moreover, first, second, however, regardless, nevertheless, or finally.

National Honor Society

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 29, 2025

Wed also recommend that you: Use bullet points Avoid fancy diction and transition words (i.e. And that means writing: Clearly and concisely With smooth transitions, either by making the first line of each paragraph respond to the last line of the paragraph before it, or beginning paragraphs with a conjunction (i.e.

GPA

AdmissionSight

JULY 28, 2025

.</strong> You can find this through the <a href="[link] application portal</a> </li> <li><strong>High school transcript.</strong> This can make the transition from high school smoother since you’ve already “lived” it. </li> <li><strong>Short essays.</strong>

Programs

AdmissionSight

JULY 23, 2025

</strong> The Notre Dame Summer Scholars admissions office will send an auto-email to your counselor requesting your transcript, counselor report, and school profile.</li> This can help the transition from high school to college less daunting and more exciting.

Financial Aid

College Essay Guy

JUNE 6, 2025

With that in mind, if you don’t want to look up Common Data Sets yourself, here’s a link to a dynamic table from College Transitions that offers data on waitlist admissions from the last admissions cycle. Some years a school lets in a bunch of students off the waitlist, and then the next year they let in zero.

Waitlist

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Need to upload transcripts or recommendation letters? It will make a difference in the students journey, helping them make a seamless transition from inquiry to enrollment. Modern student portals make applying to academic institutions as straightforward as creating a social media profile. Just drag and drop them into the system.

Higher Education

AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

High school transcript. From a smooth transition into college life to dominating in sports, theres something here for everyone. Youll have a solid support system from day one, making the transition from high school to college much easier. Application fee ($85, or you can request a waiver ). This shows your academic performance.

Admissions

AdmissionSight

APRIL 14, 2025

in 2019, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) High School Transcript Study (HSTS). Its common for first-year students to face challenges as they transition into college life , and many students experience a drop in GPA during their freshman year. Heres how GPAs are typically converted to a 4.0

GPA

Admissions Mom

APRIL 30, 2025

Some of these tips might come in handy during the college transition.) Warning — its long, but its all really important. Graduating seniors, yall might wanna hold on to this post too. So, yeah — there are times when the college admissions experience absolutely sucks. And heres why: Some stress is good for you.

Admissions

Peterson's Blog

AUGUST 12, 2025

Unlock Your Past Experience with the Joint Services Transcript The Joint Services Transcript (JST) is a program that translates military schooling, training, and work history into civilian terms, making it easier for colleges and universities to understand the academic value of a service member’s experience for credit.

Transcripts

AdmissionSight

JUNE 18, 2025

Complete the online application form via Stony Brook’s portal and pay the $45 non-refundable application fee Academic transcript. Request your most recent high school transcript or grade report and check your GPA. This will be used to verify your courses and grades. Reference information. If your GPA is below about 3.0,

Mentorship

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 1, 2025

This step can only be taken after you have received all of your academic credits, graduated, and received your diploma and final transcripts. citizen Step 2: 240 In 2022, Step 1 transitioned to Pass/Fail , so there are no longer numerical scores available. Step 2: Check state requirements. citizen Step 1: 222.9 citizen Step 2: 233.5

Programs

College Transitions

JUNE 14, 2024

Over 33,000 high-achieving teens applied to be part of Carnegie Mellon’s Class of 2027, and the vast majority of successful applicants had pristine transcripts and SATs of 1500 or better.

Acceptance

UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

JULY 29, 2024

The shorter UGA specific essay (200-300 words suggested) topic will also remain the same as last year, with the following essay prompt: “ The transition from middle to high school is a key time for students as they reach new levels of both academic and personal discovery. Please share a book (novel, non-fiction, etc.)

GPA

Ivy Central

MAY 8, 2023

Application Components: Complete the Common App or QuestBridge Application High School Transcript: Submit the transcript and include the mid year senior grades. Flower Sunday helps ease the transition of being away from home. Regular Decision may be right for you if you need more time to get your application ready.

Early Decision

Great College Advice

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Those colleges will be looking more seriously at other factors, such as your transcript and GPA. They already know about your academic achievements, since they have your transcript, academic awards/honors, and test scores (if they are required and if you choose to submit them). It can be informal.

Admissions

SSA Online College Prep

MAY 29, 2023

One of the reasons it’s so important to us to have a diverse - in all senses of the word - summer program is because it helps students in their transition to college. Diversity at SSA takes many forms , and enriches both our staff and students. Read more about our summer institute on the blog! Our Students Get a Real College Experience!

Financial Aid

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

While it may surprise you based on this blog or our podcast, my goal is always to move as quickly away from the college admission discussion as possible, especially when people start breaking out their daughter’s transcript. I’m still working on my segways to different subjects, and admittedly, some are smoother than others.

Admissions