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Top 7 Benefits of Attending a Local Community College

AdmissionSight

They’ll guide you through the process and help make your transition seamless. Plus, applying to universities can be time-consuming, with hours spent writing essays, submitting transcripts, and more. Another huge perk? The application fees—or lack thereof! The best part?

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2026 Freshman Admission Notes

UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

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.)

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Campus Visit Notes: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog

They have students complete a basic Cal State application which focuses almost exclusively on self-reported transcript information and intended major. Maybe not unique, but a big change on the horizon is that Cal Poly is transitioning from a quarter system to a semester system starting in fall 2026.

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Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Guide

College Essay Guy

For example, the foundation may request official high school transcripts from semifinalists. You'll need essays, transcripts, financial documents, and recommendation letters. That way, if something unexpected comes up (like a delayed transcript request or a recommender needing more time) youll have time to adjust.

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AP Scores are Out: Why They Matter

Top Tier Admissions

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.

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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.

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How to Apply to College after a Gap Year: A Complete Guide

AdmissionSight

I f youre figuring out how to apply to college after a gap year, its a good idea to talk with your guidance counselor before graduating about your plans to make it easier to secure recommendation letters, transcripts, and other records. If you didnt do this, reach out to your school as soon as possible to gather those materials. Plan ahead.