Weighted vs. Unweighted GPA: What's the Difference?
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Do colleges look at weighted or unweighted GPA? Is weighted or unweighted GPA more important? What is cumulative GPA?
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What Is a Good PSAT Score? The Definitive Guide
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What’s a good PSAT score? How does it determine National Merit? A comprehensive guide to the PSAT, including the average PSAT score for 10th graders
Read MoreEvery ACT and SAT Question You Have for College Admissions
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Answers to questions about ACT vs. SAT, score choice, score conversion, superscoring, test-optional schools, AP Exams, and more
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Finding and Winning College Scholarships
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A hands-on primer to helping your child earn thousands of dollars in free money, eliminate college debt, and live with less financial worry
Read MoreIs Attending an Ivy League Worth It? The Real Benefits of an Ivy League Education
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Get an honest analysis of Ivy League colleges, comparing costs, acceptance rates, career advantages, and whether an Ivy League education is truly worth it.
Read MoreHow to Write an Appeal Letter for College
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Reasons to appeal (and reasons NOT to appeal) your college admissions decision
Read MoreHow to Get Off the Waitlist and Into Your Dream College
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Proven strategies for what to do if waitlisted, plus a successful UC Berkeley waitlist letter sample
Read MoreHow to Create Your Own High School Capstone Project
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Discover creative approaches to capstone projects and passion-driven extracurriculars that impress college admissions and highlight your unique talents.
Read MoreWhat Is a Good ACT Score? The Definitive Guide
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Learn what is a good ACT score for top colleges, how ACT percentiles work, and what score you need to be a competitive college applicant.
Read MoreTransferring to the Ivy League from Community College
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Do Ivy League schools accept community college students? Learn the answer, plus everything you need to know in order to transfer to the Ivy League
Read MoreHow to Transfer Colleges: The Ultimate Guide
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Discover how to transfer colleges step by step, including admission strategies, common mistakes, and an example of a winning transfer essay.
Do Colleges Look at Freshman Year?
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How much do freshman year grades count for college? Learn the truth about how admissions committees evaluate your child’s first year
Read MoreIvy League Colleges and Community Service: Everything You Need to Know
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Learn what the Ivy League thinks of community service, how community service affects your child’s chance of Ivy League admissions, and how to write an amazing college essay about community service (with example)
Read MoreHow to Ace the Stanford Roommate Essay (Example Included)
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A complete guide to the Stanford roommate essay, including brainstorming strategies, structure advice, and a successful full-length example.
Read MoreGraduating from College Early: Everything You Need to Know
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Explore whether graduating college early is right for you, including pros, cons, and step-by-step tips to finish your degree faster.
Read MoreWhat to Do When Deferred from Your Dream College
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Learn what a college admissions deferral means for your student, strategies for next steps, plus a sample college deferral letter
Read MoreWhat to Wear to a College Interview: The Ultimate Guide
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Learn what to wear to a college interview, including whether jeans are appropriate, outfit examples, dress codes, and tips to help students make a strong impression.
Read MoreRejected From College? Learn How to Deal and Move Forward
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A guide to help you process the disappointment of receiving a college rejection letter
Read MoreThe Best Questions to Ask College Interviewers
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What questions should you ask at a college interview?
Read MoreHow to Get an Athletic Scholarship: The Ultimate Guide
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Learn how to leverage your athletic talents to get into your dream college
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