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What Is Holistic College Admissions and Why Is It Important?
Colleges that use holistic admissions make every effort to examine each candidate as a unique individual. In addition to SAT scores, class rank, and high school GPA, holistic college admissions evaluate personal statements, supplemental essays, extracurricular activities, student potential, and college letters of recommendation.
Components of a Strong Personal Statement: How to Write a Unique College Essay
A personal statement is not the same as a typical high school essay. You do not need to include a formal thesis statement at the end of your introductory paragraph. Use your personal statement to communicate who you are as a person, and avoid using overly technical or intellectual language.
Things You Should Be Doing The Summer Before Senior Year
From studying for the SAT to landing an internship, these are valuable experiences you shouldn't miss the summer before senior year.
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Why are Colleges Bringing Back Standardized Test Scores?
Over the years, the college admissions landscape has seen many changes, particularly the role that standardized test scores play in the admissions committee’s evaluation criteria. Historically, exams like the [...]
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