SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 17, 2023

Here are our six steps to making an SAT Ⓡ study plan. Step 1 - take a full-length practice test to identify what you want to work on. The more specific you can get, the better. Consider a tutor if you have trouble focusing, aren't sure what to work on, or want outside accountability. But never fear!

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 7, 2023

Since the College Board discontinued SAT Subject Tests in 2021, AP exams have become even more important data points in the selective college admissions process. Remember that just because a high school doesn’t offer a certain AP, it doesn’t mean you can’t prepare to take the AP exams yourself. It’s all about the prep you put in.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Stanford, MIT), you may be encouraging them to apply to the MIT of the West Coast: Caltech (or the California Institute of Technology). Stanford, MIT), you may be encouraging them to apply to the MIT of the West Coast: Caltech (or the California Institute of Technology). How hard is it to get into Caltech?

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 12, 2024

Despite being a few hours from the closest major airport, Bates has become a popular option for international applicants for reasons we’re going to explore in this post, along with some tips, tricks, and must-know details that will help you as you apply. What is Bates looking for in International Students? of applicants.

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College Essay Guy

JULY 27, 2023

And while you can certainly explore all kinds of classes at Cornell, Cornell’s admissions requirements are somewhat unique: they ask applicants to apply to specific colleges within the University. This means that you wouldn’t be applying to “Cornell” in general, but to the Cornell College of Engineering , for example. Let’s dive in!

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AHM Advising

JANUARY 10, 2024

"I lowkey want to get into that school even though I said I didn't care that much about it before." If that sounds familiar, you may be a college applicant or the parent of one who got the disappointing news of deferred admission after submitting an early application. What is a LOCI you may be asking yourself?

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Ivy Central

MAY 3, 2023

The extra semesters or years you take to graduate increases the cost of your degree. These institutions share contiguous campuses in the Southern California city of Claremont. Part 5: In the final part of this series, we will conclude with Pitzer College Pitzer College Pitzer College, a private liberal arts college was founded in 1963.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This may be a surprise: you don’t need to take the LSAT to apply for law school. You likely have questions: What does “LSAT optional” even mean, exactly? Does it mean you don’t need to take any standardized exam at all? Does it mean you don’t need to take any standardized exam at all?

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College Essay Guy

JUNE 14, 2023

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to get into USC. A quick note on college rankings: we think they’re generally a bad way to think about where you should go to college. Situated in the sun-soaked city of Los Angeles, CA, the University of Southern California has garnered a notable reputation since its founding in 1880.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 19, 2024

As you gear up for May AP exams , now is the time to take ownership of your AP prep. Your AP scores are not just a way to place into advanced coursework or test out of requirements in college, they are also a pivotal asset in college admissions. is crucial to score points on both sections! You’re not alone.

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 26, 2023

Known for its strong academic programs, particularly in Business, Education, Law, and Nursing, it’s no wonder why many prospective students are wondering how to navigate Baylor’s admission requirements. To get into a school like Baylor, you will need to perform well in most areas of your college application.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 30, 2023

The unique and highly sought after experiences provided by Princeton are why it receives close to 40,000 applicants year after year. A quick note on college rankings: we think they’re generally a bad way to think about where you should go to college. Some of the more famous Princeton Tigers include Woodrow Wilson, John F.

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College Essay Guy

JUNE 16, 2023

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to get into Brown University. A quick note on college rankings: we think they’re generally a bad way to think about where you should go to college. To get into a school like Brown, you will need to excel in almost every major college application factor.

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Peterson's Blog

MAY 31, 2023

The ACT and SAT exams can determine the path you take into college. For a lot of students, this can cause a lot of stress and pressure to do well on the ACT and SAT exams. But with proper test prep and a well defined study plan, you can alleviate the stress and go into your ACT or SAT exam with confidence.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 3, 2024

You need to do everything you can (of the things you can control) to give yourself the best shot. We’re going to outline the steps you need to move off the waitlist and into their incoming freshman class. You will have to accept that spot on the waitlist. So you need to write it, and it needs to be perfect.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

But that’s why you’re here.), students and families (understandably) often ask us what colleges are looking for in students they admit and how to maximize their chances of standing out in selective college admissions. What exactly matters to colleges the most? They actually tell you. What are the most important factors?

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

We can all agree there are some frustrating things about multiple choice tests, but let’s leave the doomscrolling for war, famine, climate change, oppression … oh no … I feel the walls of doom closing in. The SAT doesn’t have to feel as daunting or confusing as it sometimes does to students. The SAT likes SHORTER answer choices.

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SSA Online College Prep

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Learn why extracurricular activities are so important for college admissions! Why you should gain leadership experience. College applications consist of different components that impact the results you will receive from college admissions officers. Why are extracurricular activities important?

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 5, 2023

Why is this the case when the vast majority of colleges released their supplements on or before August 1? Why is this the case when the vast majority of colleges released their supplements on or before August 1? So, you can’t do the supplement in the common app, but you can still get a head start. We are pros at this.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Home to 3,700 undergraduate students and rooted in Lewisburg, PA (a town they describe as: “…you won’t get stuck in traffic, but you won’t run out of things to do, either.”), Bucknell has three undergraduate colleges, the College of Management, the College of Engineering, and the College of Arts & Sciences, and 65 majors.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 8, 2024

What to do each month of the 2024-2025 application cycle to ensure timely and high-quality materials to help maximize your odds of getting accepted. This gives you more time to negotiate financial aid and choose between schools. So you’ve figured out that you should apply early, but what does that mean?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In this guide, we’ll break down PLME’s admissions process, explain how your child can stand out in their application, and show you examples of successful secondary essays. In this guide, we’ll break down PLME’s admissions process, explain how your child can stand out in their application, and show you examples of successful secondary essays.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

DECEMBER 15, 2023

What is a post baccalaureate program? Learn everything you need to know to get into medical school. In the meantime, please let us know how we can help you crack the medical school admissions code. You can also learn more about our 1-on-1 medical school admissions support here. Your guide is on its way.

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BestColleges

JULY 26, 2023

We've found 25 scholarships for college students in Michigan to help you start your search. You should also check with any local or community foundations for scholarship opportunities unique to your hometown. You must be enrolled at least part time in a participating institution.

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College Essay Guy

JUNE 15, 2023

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to get into Berkeley. A quick note on college rankings: we think they’re generally a bad way to think about where you should go to college. To get into a school like Berkeley, you will need to perform incredibly well in almost every major college application factor.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Your DAT and/or GPA are good or average, and you’re stressed about how you can improve your overall application by writing an absolutely amazing personal statement. Your DAT and/or GPA are good or average, and you’re stressed about how you can improve your overall application by writing an absolutely amazing personal statement.

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StandOut College Prep

APRIL 2, 2023

You probably know already that applying to college is complicated. On top of the laundry list of Common App questions to answer, you will have to write at least one 650-word essay. But maybe more essays if you’re applying to competitive colleges. Above all else, you must fill out your college application correctly.

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 3, 2023

If you apply under the NYU ED program, you commit to attending NYU if you are accepted and the financial aid offered is satisfactory. Keep in mind that the ED program is binding, so if you get accepted, you must withdraw any other college applications and attend NYU. Table of Contents What makes NYU unique?

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SSA Online College Prep

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Letters of recommendation are a way to showcase how you are a strong applicant, so be sure to ask the right person to write your letter! What is a letter of recommendation? Who should I ask to write my letter or recommendation? When you are applying for college you will be asked to have 1 or more letters of recommendation.

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StandOut College Prep

AUGUST 17, 2023

As you familiarize yourself with the college application process, you begin to see exactly how time consuming and difficult applying to individual colleges are- going through different portals, having different sign-ins and payments. Before getting straight into the application, familiarize yourself with the platform!

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

SAT and ACT Though as the Yale admissions website mentions, “there are no score cutoffs for standardized tests,” recent years’ ranges in the 25th to 75th percentiles have been: SAT-Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 720-770 SAT-Math: 740-790 ACT Composite: 33-35 GPA The average GPA of accepted applicants is 4.14.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 2, 2024

Learn how California’s top colleges prepare their students for medical school The best premed schools in California offer students pre-health advising support and a wide variety of opportunities to gain research and clinical experience Part 1: Introduction Part 2: What are the best premed schools in California? Your guide is on its way.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

But with so many colleges offering a business major, how do you know what the best undergraduate business schools are? But with so many colleges offering a business major, how do you know what the best undergraduate business schools are? What sets a good program apart? What can you do with a business degree?

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the college spy

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Now, with more colleges allowing applicants to apply without test scores, it is even harder to decipher how test scores (or the lack thereof) will impact an applicant’s likelihood of acceptance. What does test optional, test flexible and test blind mean? Why have so many colleges stopped requiring the SAT or ACT?

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

But if you want your transcript to stand out to college admissions officers, AP classes are definitely a good idea. Of course, that's only true if you take AP classes that you can get good grades in. But what are AP classes? Do you have to take an AP class to take an AP exam? What are AP classes? Sound good?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 29, 2023

This post will break down Columbia’s application requirements to help you perfect your Columbia application. This post will break down Columbia’s application requirements to help you perfect your Columbia application. Previously, Columbia has required scores from either the SAT or the ACT, but no requirement for the writing section.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 5, 2023

Yes, having perfect grades is the absolute floor if you want to get into MIT, but it’s far from the only thing you need. So when we hear this question, we usually have to respond with a question, “What do their extracurriculars look like?” Why do extracurriculars matter at MIT? You have to find other ways to stand out.

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