Lovell at Woodson College Prep, as a deep dive into some of the challenges around applying these complex data in rational decision-making processes. The findings are drawn from across three interviews with Ms. Lovell. Ms. Lovell noted that some of the “best” data she collects on students ...
most colleges would rather see a B in an Honors or AP course than a set of straight A's in college prep classes. Straight As in all college prep courses looks like you are avoiding the challenge of honors/AP
Which Path Is Better? Thecollegeadmissions process requiresapplicantsto make a series of tough decisions that range from how many recommendation letters to submit to which financial aid package to choose. Use the following advice from three admissions experts to understand how to choose wisely in tou...
This 4.0 scale is for unweighted GPAs.Some schools may get even more specific with GPAs if grades are given on a scale of 0-100 and not just as letters. For example, a student with a 90 average in all of her classes would have a 3.5 GPA and a student with a 92 average would ha...
College prep starts early.(College Knowledge: What It Really Takes for Students to Succeed and What We Can Do to Get Them Ready)(Brief Article)(Book Review)Johnson, Allan
Still, don't view a school’s median score as the cut-off to apply, says Kyle McEntee, senior director of prelaw engagement for the LSAC. You may be competitive for other reasons, such ashigh gradesand acompelling application. Montgomery had peers in her Harvard class who were accepted ...
Bayesian methods treat parameters as random variables and define probability as "degrees of belief" (that is, the probability of an event is the degree to which you believe the event is true). When performing a Bayesian analysis, you begin with a prior belief regarding the probability distributi...
I would attend the classes at their university, so I wouldn’t miss out on the assignments. This was the best decision of my life. I was immersed in their culture and language, I met so many wonderful people, I passed all of my exams, and got to work with local businesses on group...
Heading to private school and freaking out a bit? Chill, dude. This guide's got your back. We're breaking down everything from acing your classes to making lifelong friends, all without the stuffy talk. It's like your cool older sibling giving you the inside scoop on how to rock privat...
It can be hard to tell the difference between a good SAT score and a bad one, especially for high-achieving students. To help you see how you stack up against your peers, we've done a thorough statistical analysis to determine what counts as a good SAT score for an honors student. In...