college admissions - complete guide: timeline & strategy

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  Academics Overview

• 0:32

  Starting Strong in Grades

• 1:02

  Grades and Course Types

• 1:33

  AP and IB Programs

• 2:04

  Challenging Yourself Academically

• 2:35

  Assessing College Readiness

• 3:06

  Understanding Class Rank

• 3:37

  Finding and Improving Rank

• 4:08

  Scholarships and Top Percent

• 4:39

  Peer Comparison and Tests

• 5:12

  College Entrance Exams

• 5:44

  Course Assessment Tests

• 6:14

  Extracurricular Activities

• 6:45

  Meaningful Activity Choices

• 7:15

  Extracurricular Timeline

• 7:47

  Discovery in Ninth Grade

• 8:17

  Leadership and Focus

• 8:47

  Honing Interests

• 9:18

  Importance of Why

• 9:48

  Volunteering Requirements

• 10:19

  Impact Over Involvement

• 10:49

  Connecting with Schools

• 11:21

  Connection Methods

• 11:52

  College Planning