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A Strong Suggestion That Could Lead to More Acceptances

Apply ED II and EA II (January deadline) instead of ED/EA I (November deadline).Why? This gives students the benefit of a strong grades from the first semester of senior year WHICH WILL COUNT MUCH MORE THAN THE SECOND...

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A+ Schools for B Students

Here's an up-to-date list of great schools for good students. They accept an excellent number of students with decent GPA's and so-so test scores.Penn State (All Campuses) — 56% — 1090-1300Purdue — 56% — 1080-1330Syr...

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How to Explain a Low GPA to Admissions Counselors

There can be many reasons why a student has a low GPA in high school. So to increase your chances of admission if you fall into this category, here's what you can do:• Write an outstanding essay that shows the personal...