It’s a big dream for any student to get into Ivy League college, or a good ranking college, the preps for which are done since middle school. Be it math, logical thinking, sports, volunteering, extracurricular activities every child gives everything they have to achieve this till the time they are ready for University admission. But... Read more
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Selecting Balanced Courses in High school
Selecting Balanced Courses In High School In high school, students often select a multitude of courses, from AP to Honors to IB. These courses can be individually difficult as they are at a college level, and taking several difficult courses at a time can prove to be a struggle to balance. Selecting too... Read more
How to change your major
How to Change your majors Changing your major while you’re in college is a big decision; however, if you feel that it is the right choice, it is a choice you must make. You might be thinking about changing your major because you are bored with your current choice. Or, it might be because you... Read more
All you need to know about recommendation letter.
What is a recommendation letter? Grades are not the only thing colleges look for in an applicant. Extracurriculars, volunteering, and recommendation letters are also important.. A recommendation letter typically tells more about the student, their social and interpersonal skills. An excellent recommendation letter can take a student places as it will be mirroring the qualities... Read more
High School and College Admission Requirements
When colleges calculate your GPA for admissions purposes, they will often ignore the GPA on your transcript and focus solely on your grades in these core subject areas. Grades for physical education, music ensembles, and other non-core courses are not as useful for predicting your level of college readiness as these core courses. This doesn't... Read more
Sample College Requirements for Admissions
The table below shows minimum course recommendations for a sampling of different types of selective colleges. Always keep in mind that the "minimum" simply means you won't be disqualified immediately. The strongest applicant typically exceed the minimum requirements. CollegeEnglishMathScienceSocial StudiesLanguageNotesUCLA4 yrs3 yrs2 yrs2 yrs 2 yrs (3 preferred)1 year art and another college prep... Read more