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Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions

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Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions The most recent National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) State of College Admission Report updated its four-year college members’ survey of the Factors in the Admission Decision. College admissions officers read and re-read your transcript.

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College Admission Tips for 9th Grade

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Although college is a long way off, your freshman year of high school is a great time to begin laying the foundation that will help you with the college admissions process in the years to come. Having a job demonstrates commitment, responsibility, and maturity all things that college admissions officers like to see.

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College Admission Planning for High School Juniors – Second Semester

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As we laid out back in August , your junior year is the most important year in preparing for college admissions from an academic standpoint as it is the last full year of grades that colleges will see as they review your college application and it will likely be your most rigorous year of classes with AP, Honors and/or IB courses.

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Does Applying for Financial Aid Lower Your College Acceptance Odds?

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So, this is the question I hear over and over: “Does applying for financial aid hurt my college admissions chances?” Does applying for financial aid hurt my admissions chances? The actual act of applying for financial aid should have absolutely no bearing on whether a student gains admission to just about any college.

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College Admissions: Where to Focus in the 10th Grade

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We are often asked whether it is too early to start the college admissions process in the 10 th grade. If you are keenly interested in the college process and motivated to get started, the spring semester of 10 th grade is a perfect time to begin exploring the world of college admissions.

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The College Admissions Lifecycle: A Guide Through High School

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The college admissions process is a multi-year journey that begins in freshman year and culminates with college acceptance in senior year. While freshman grades typically carry less weight in college admissions, maintaining a strong GPA sets a positive trajectory. Need some assistance with the college admissions process?

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What to Do If Your College Application is Deferred

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Some colleges do not want you to send letters; rather they want you to update information in their admissions portal for them. However, for many colleges, you should send a Letter of Continued Interest to the regional admissions representative in charge of your application. Ready to begin the college admissions journey?