Take a minute to look at the free resources our advisors found most useful when applying to college.
Useful Links
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GPA Calculator
This is a simple to use and great tool to calculate your current and potential weighted/unweighted GPA. Final grade calculator is included as well.
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College Rankings
This is a great source to refer to when looking at university rankings whether it be for the college overall or a certain program. Updated annually.
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Freshman Profile
Each college has first-year admit data which can be useful to see where you stand in terms of GPA/SAT/ACT. Below is an example for the UCs.
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AP Scores
Great article providing an in depth analysis on how much of an impact AP scores can have on a college application and whether they matter.
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College Essays
Great resource to use if your not sure what to include in your college essays and how to start writing/structuring them.
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Premed Highschoolers
Half of our mentors are on the premed track and we all agree that this article can give you a head start on preparing to enter this competitive field.
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One factor to look at this is the quality of the academic programs they offer and the resources they have for students looking for internships/research. The university and class size along with campus culture is also another important factor to look at to see if you would thrive in that community. The cost of attendance and financial aid packages are also important to consider.
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When you search up the acceptance rate of a certain college on google, the first result to pop up is most likely outdated or inaccurate. It is always best to go directly to the college website and look at the acceptance rates they have on there. You will usually find the overall acceptance rates for current and past years.
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Early action plans are non-binding meaning that if you get accepted, you can chose not go. On the other hand, early decision plans are binding which means that if you were to be accepted, you have to commit to the college and attend. Both are great ways to increase your chances of being accepted to top schools
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The GPA needed to be competitive varies a lot from college to college. Take a look at the resource we provided above showing the average GPA of first year admit students. Both a high weighted and unweighted GPA are important factors when it comes to showing your academic potential. A high GPA with several AP/Honors courses will always give you an edge over other applicants.