Academic Success – Page 3 – College Prep Results

Most Colleges Recalculate GPA— what you need to know

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 18, 2020.

There are a lot of rumors when it comes to college admission and GPA myths are pervasive. If you’ve heard other students or parents talking about ways you can boost your GPA and improve your chances...

Sometimes the Right Academic Advice Isn’t Popular

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 4, 2020.

Simply taking the SAT or ACT multiple times will not improve your score. Yes, becoming familiar with the structure and questions on these tests can help students improve their scores. But simply...

My Favorite Tips for Staying Organized and Studying Effectively

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 23, 2020.

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Are Your Extracurricular Activities Holding You Back?

Written by Megan Dorsey on December 16, 2019.

Focused Extracurriculars Activities Can Give You an Edge Why do colleges care about extracurricular activities? Do I need to participate in a sport in high school? Today I’m...

Focused Extracurriculars Activities Can Give You an Edge

Written by Megan Dorsey on December 5, 2019.

Why do colleges care about extracurriculars? Do I need to participate in a sport in high school? Extracurricular time during high school can give you an edge in your future major...

How a Student with F’s and ADHD Got into Her Dream University

Written by Megan Dorsey on October 10, 2019.

Doubts Before you dismiss what you hear— This student’s dream school is in the U. S. News top 50 for colleges and universities. It is a major university. She did not get in due to family connections,...

Practical Strategies for Focused Extracurricular Activcities (& Better College Resumes!)

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 30, 2019.

Focused Extracurriculars Activities Can Give You an Edge Why do colleges care about extracurricular activities? Do I need to participate in a sport in high school? Are your...

Focusing on the Wrong Goals: Truths & Misconceptions in College Admission

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 27, 2019.

FALSE: GPA / class rank is THE most important factor. True: a student’s transcript is the most important factor, but the transcript is much more than a simple GPA or rank. Transcripts show grades...

Grade by grade what high school students need to do this summer to prepare for college admissions

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 8, 2019.

College Planning Time Summer is also the time to do some essential college planning. Of course, rising seniors have the most to do. The college admissions timetable is much earlier than when I...

100+ Top Summer Programs for High School Students (with links!)

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 29, 2019.

“XYZ University summer programs for high school students” “summer programs for high school students architecture” “Florida summer programs for high school students” Below is a list of 100+ top summer...

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