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From Our Member Schools Amanda Waite From Our Member Schools Amanda Waite

What Do Colleges Really Look for?

As you begin to think about applying to colleges, you may wonder: What do colleges look for when they review applications? This is one of the questions that admissions representatives receive most frequently when we meet students and their families. Many selective colleges practice an admissions process that looks at the applicant as a whole person.

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From Our Member Schools Amanda Waite From Our Member Schools Amanda Waite

How to Make the Most of Summer

Are you thinking through how to make the most out of summer for the college search and application process?  If so we hope these tips help you to navigate this time period and identify meaningful experiences that you can share with colleges and universities while also helping you prepare for the college application process. 

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From Our Member Schools Amanda Waite From Our Member Schools Amanda Waite

Strategies for Academic Success

What is academic success? While attending high school, academic success means achieving a high GPA, making the honor roll, participation in organizations, and achieving good SAT or ACT scores. All of the activities you engage in are in preparation for your university life. Gaining practice in fine-tuning your academic skills by seeking out academic help like tutoring, mentoring, and peer coaching is essential to succeeding. 

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