The college admissions world can be mysterious. Students and families seek the best fit of education that will hopefully launch a great future. Meanwhile, colleges may have limited available seats, institutional priorities, and opaque algorithms that factor into admissions decisions. College admission officers thoroughly assess your interviews, recommendations, activities, essays, test scores, courses, and high school grades. But as a student, you don’t need to panic. You’ll increase your likelihood of getting into the colleges of your choice by following these tips: Grades are Crucial. So get the best possible grades you can during all four (4) years of high school. Colleges want to see that you’ve focused from the beginning on getting the best education your high school has to offer. Students should start thinking about college applications as early as eight grade. You need to make the most of your time in high school proactively. If it took you a while to get on track, you should consider making up lost ground. You can do it by doubling up on science, math, or foreign languages as a junior or senior or do it in summer school. While admission officers note struggles, they also […]
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