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What is class rank and why is it important
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What is Class Rank? And Why is it So Important?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
What is class rank? College Board defines it as: “a mathematical summary of a student’s academic record as compared with other students in her class”. In essence, class rank is a ranking of academic achievement for all the students in your school. Many—if not most—high schools have some form of a ranking system, though not …
Like the middle yellow light, you can't go forward. So what do you do when you're deferred?
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I was Deferred from Early Decision—Now What?

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
One of the most important decisions any student can make is whether or not to apply to a school Early Decision / Early Action. In many senses, the commitment of early decision is a double-edged sword; on one hand, it can end the application process earlier through an early acceptance, but on the other hand, …
What is need blind admission?
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What Does “Need-Blind Admissions” Mean?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
“Need Blind Admission” means that a student’s financial situation will not be taken into consideration when deciding to admit, wait-list, or deny an applicant. In other words, the student’s ability to pay for a college education is not a factor in whether or not they get in. Students are only reviewed based on their merit—GPA, …
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What if My School Doesn’t Have Class Rank?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
When searching for colleges and filling out applications, you’re likely to find a list of things you should include in every application: GPA, of course, ACT/SAT test scores, a list of extracurriculars, an essay, maybe a letter of recommendation, and your class rank. But what if you don’t have a class ranking system? Does that …
As a student in a military family, the college search process can be tough.
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The College Search Process for Military Families

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on November 28, 2023
Searching for colleges and universities can be a hard enough process for students who have lived the majority of their lives in their high school’s town. For those students with family members who had to move constantly, the process is even more difficult. However, the adversity of having a parent (or parents) in the armed …
How do you choose which college essay topic you want to write on
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How to Choose a College Application Essay Topic

By Tom JagerLast updated on December 22, 2022
A special time comes along with the fall of your senior year. Most of your written papers and other projects are completed and students are getting ready for some major work that will determine their future in college. Colleges end up rejecting many of those students because of the application essay topic they pick due …

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