What is a High School Profile and What Role Does It Play in College Admissions?
When your college application is considered, your transcript is evaluated side-by-side with your high school profile. This blog post will discuss the information included in the profiles, including GPA, grade and test score distribution, rigor of curriculum, and special programs. To illustrate how this information is shared, we will draw from the examples of five school profiles at public and private secondary schools.
The Role of Grades in College Admissions
Colleges view your academic performance in high school as the strongest predictor of your academic success in college. Find out which grades matter the most and why colleges weigh them so heavily in assessing your application. Read our tips for optimizing your academic coursework in high school as a foundation for successful college admissions.
Finding Your Best-Fit Law School
There’s more to applying to law school than the “Top Fourteen” (T14). It is important to research each law school on your list to determine whether it will be a great fit for your preferences and future career goals.
Early Admissions for the Class of 2028: Part V: Impact of Early Decision on Regular Decision
Many colleges with Early Decision programs are now filling at least 40% or more of their incoming first-year class through ED. This leaves significantly fewer spots for the vastly greater numbers of students who apply through Regular Decision. For future college applicants, consider our stats in determining where to apply Early and Regular Decision.
Early Admissions for the Class of 2028: Part IV: Who Benefits from Early Decision?
How does Early Decision benefit students and colleges? What is the impact of Early Decision on Regular Decision admissions programs, and why are more colleges using Early Decision to fill almost half of their incoming classes? Find out the answers to all of these questions and more!