Junior Year is Critical for College Admissions
by Tony T.
Junior year is critical in building up your college admission profile, and getting you ready for your upcoming college application.
Following is a brief list of areas that IvyBoost may help you with to boost your profile in junior year:
- Grades: Junior year grades are the most recent grades that colleges see when you apply. IvyBoost will monitor your GPA, help you manage your time more efficiently, and recommend solutions and resources to improve performance.
- Standardized Tests: Many students take the SAT or ACT during junior year (from the summer before junior year). IvyBoost will help you choose the right test, plan the best time to take them, and recommend reference books or prep institutes so that you will receive an impressive score.
- Extracurriculars: Colleges look at your involvement in clubs, sports, music, and other activities. IvyBoost will help you develop leadership roles, show your commitment and passions, and inspire you to achieve in activities you are involved in.
- Letters of Recommendation: Teachers you have during the junior year often write your recommendation letters. IvyBoost will advise you on how to build a positive relationship with teachers and how to build your resume and profile.
- Summer Programs/Research/Internships: Such programs let the college see your real passion and interest. IvyBoost will research and recommend the right programs to you and will help advise you on applying for the programs as well.
- College Visits and Research: It’s the prime time to visit colleges. IvyBoost will lead you to study a few different colleges, help you choose the right time to visit, and recommend some colleges based on your career interests and college goals.
- College essays: Start brainstorming what you may write about yourself. IvyBoost will lead you to read some sample essays and demonstrate what a good college essay is, along with inspiring you on identifying a unique angle to tell your story.
