category: college admissions
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how to calculate your gpa (bonus gpa calculator worksheet)
you probably know that your gpa plays a huge role in high school and your college applications. whether you’re a freshman or a senior, we’ll explain everything you need to know about grade point averages, and show you how to calculate gpa results on your own with magoosh’s free, downloadable gpa calculator.
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the 2021-2022 common app essay: how to write a great essay that will get you accepted
one of the steps in the college application process is completing the common app essay. while it may sound intimidating, the common application essay is easy to ace if you know how to approach it. we’ll break down what the essay is, how to write one, share common app essay examples, and more!
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nyu sat and act scores: what you need to get in
everything you need to know about current nyu sat scores (and act scores too!) plus advice on how to get your own scores where you want them.
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georgia tech sat and act scores: what you need to get in
get the low down on current georgia tech sat scores (or act scores, if that’s your style) plus advice on how to get your own scores where they need to be!
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5 tips to building a better college application
creating the best possible college application is one of the most important things you will ever do – after all, your future and even your financial aid can depend on it. if your application is not solid, you may not get into the university of your choice. rather than take any chances, take our advice:…
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living with a roommate can save students $15,000 in total cost of college attendance
this post originally appeared on the studysoup blog. one dilemma that nearly every college student will face is whether or not to live with a roommate. let’s face it, there are quite a few benefits to living alone. it means more privacy, more control over personal space, and the ability to avoid the experience of…
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college essay myth #3: colleges can’t tell if someone helps too much on the essay!
rising seniors, we’re back with myth no. 3. we’ve explained that the topic does not need to be impressive, and that the essay should not sound like your favorite writer or college professor. what’s left? here’s no. 3: myth 3: admissions officers will never know if a parent, tutor, teacher or college coach has “helped”…
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first drafts of personal statements: let yourself go
writing the first draft of your personal statement is probably the hardest part of the whole application process. here’s how to let yourself go.
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college essay myth #2: your college essay must sound professional
rising seniors, you worried that your essay won’t be good? don’t fret. as i told you in the last blog, you don’t need an impressive topic to impress admissions officers. here’s another tip: myth 2: your college entrance essay should sound sophisticated, like hemingway or a college professor. if your essay does not sound like you,…
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overcome weaknesses in your college application
even if you were captain of the swim team, a member of the school chorus, and an honor roll student, it’s pretty likely that there’s something in your academic background that you consider a weakness. here’s how you can overcome those weaknesses and position yourself for success in the college application process. start your planning…