Preparing for College Admissions
Grades 9-11
Getting into college is hard, but Varsity Tutors is here to help. “Preparing for College Admissions” is designed to give students entering 9th to 11th grades the tools to build their unique college admissions profile by learning about best practices that improve their chances of admission to top universities. This interactive, small group course is led by an Ivy League admissions expert and will cover proven strategies for students to boost their academic, community service, extracurricular, and standardized test profiles and make the most of their summer plans and college research. Upon completion of the course, students will understand what they need to do to build the best possible college admissions profile based on their unique interests and strengths and how to create a balanced college list. This class has limited seats and is tailored to meet the individual needs of the participants.
What You Will Learn
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Which classes to take and when to take them throughout of high school, including online courses from third-party service providers for credit and enrichment purposes.
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How to be an active change agent in your local community and spearhead initiatives beyond accumulating volunteer hours.
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What various extracurricular activities are worthwhile and how to become a leader in organizations.
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Which standardized tests matter in the college admissions process and when to take them.
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How to make the most of summer breaks through camps, courses, internships, and projects that help you stand out.
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What it takes to build a college list reflective of your interests and chances of admission to various universities.
This class is currently full.
More dates and times added regularly. Check back soon.
About Small Group Classes
Personalized Instruction
Small classes allow the instructor to give individualized attention to each student.
Customized Curriculum and Learning
Class content and pacing is tailored to the interests and needs of the students.
Collaborative Experiences
Student-to-student collaboration fosters deeper learning and engagement.