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When choosing coursework in high school, most students jump in and pick subjects they find interesting. Very few will actually choose subjects with a view to college acceptance. The fact is, the coursework you choose in high school can greatly affect your odds of acceptance when it comes time to apply for college. Here are …

Most high school seniors have college admissions on their mind. Many students have the same desire: opening an acceptance letter which says “Welcome to Harvard”. It is no easy feat to be accepted to the Ivy League and top-tier universities throughout the U.S. Even Top Students Get Turned Away The admission rate for Stanford University …

One of the very first things many students look at while searching for colleges is a school’s acceptance rate. It’s an indicator of how difficult it is to be accepted into that particular school. But how important are the rates, really? How will they affect your college search and application process? Safety, Match, and Reach …

While your test scores and GPA are very important to your college admission chances, they’re not all schools care about. Lots of students have high test scores or have a high GPA, but not all take the opportunity to do more. In addition to these two things, here’s what else a college may be looking …

When you’re in your junior and senior years of high school, college preparation is becoming more important than ever. Many high school students make college preparation mistakes when it comes to this stage in their education, so here are some of the more common pitfalls to avoid. Waiting Too Long To Start Waiting too long …

It does not hurt to take time to read about and implement as many strategies as you can to increase your chances of getting into college. Here are four more tips that you can add to the original tips we’ve published on how to boost your acceptance odds. Raise Your GPA and Academic Rigor This …

Are you considering going to grad school after you earn your Bachelor’s degree? It’s not the right decision for everyone but, for others, it may be required for their desired field. If you’re on the fence, it may help to consider some of the pros and cons of furthering your education. Here are just a …

If you’ve read about tactics for improving your odds at college admissions, you may have heard the phrase “demonstrated interest.” What “demonstrated interest” means is your level of engagement and sincerity when researching and interacting with colleges you may apply to. A school’s representatives specifically watch for this. They are trying to gauge a prospect’s …

Standing for Graduate Record Examinations, the GRE is a required test for almost all graduate schools within the United States. If you’re considering attending grad school in the near future, this exam is something you’ll have to prepare for. This is what you need to know. Overview The GRE, hosted by the Educational Testing Service …

The MCAT or the Medical College Admissions Test is a standardized test that is used as a part of the admissions process for medical schools. Almost every medical school in the United States require MCAT scores for admissions. Additionally, many more are switching to MCAT in lieu of other tests. It is administered several times …