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What Is a Key Mistake Applicants Make That They Believe Will Help Them but Ultimately Does Not
Enrolling in every difficult course their high school has to offer. Top schools are looking for students who challenge themselves academically. However, it's a mistake because it takes away too much time from activities a student COULD be participating in that actually make them stand out. What differentiates top candidates from other students is what they do outside of the classroom.
The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast
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69: Three Surprising Reasons Students Don't Get into Top Colleges
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at 8:24
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On this episode
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- What Is the Current Situation of Students Trying to Get Into Their Most Desired College Transcript
- What Is a Key Mistake Applicants Make That They Believe Will Help Them but Ultimately Does Not Transcript
- Do Admissions Officers Take Into Consideration a Student's "fit" at an Institution Transcript
- Should Students Do Whatever It Takes to Maximize Act and Sat Scores Transcript
- How Should Students Prepare for Standardized Tests Transcript
- Should Students Join as Many Clubs and Teams as Possible and Pursue Leadership Opportunities Transcript
- How Can Students Become Specialists in Their Area Transcript
- How Can Students Determine Which Activities Stand Out and Which Ones Don't Transcript