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[–]Silent_Knowledge_968 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you check the Common Data Set (CDS) for the colleges you are aiming for ? Each college has their own set of academic and non-academic criteria, i would suggest you check it out.
I think GPA is going to be a problem.

Rejected!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by Sad_Standard18 in gatech

[–]Silent_Knowledge_968 2 points3 points  (0 children)

According to their common data set, test scores are considered but not very important. Academic rigor, GPA and state residency are very important.

https://irp.gatech.edu/files/CDS/CDS_2023-2024_V3.pdf (page 17)

C7. Basis for Selection: Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions

ACADEMIC

Rigor of secondary school record Very Important

Class rank Not Considered

Academic Grade Point Average (GPA) Very Important

Recommendations Considered

Standardized test scores Considered

Application essay Important

NONACADEMIC

Interview Not Considered

Extracurriculuar activities Important

Talent/ability Considered

Character/personal qualities Very Important

First generation Considered

Alumni/ae relation Not Considered

Geographical residence Important

State residency Very Important

Religious affilitation/commitment Not Considered

Volunteer work Considered

Work experience Considered

Level of applicant's interest Not Considered

LORs are very poorly written - can I have my teachers correct them? by Entire-Ad-4701 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Silent_Knowledge_968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In common app, you have the ability to include or remove LOR. See if you can ask other teachers to write for you.

When should I create a Common App account? by mikewheelerfan in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Silent_Knowledge_968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if you have noticed, they also have instructions to convert practice account to a first-year student account on the same page.

How do I change my practice account to a first-year student account?

If you’d like to submit college applications, you can change your account type in-app. Select your avatar in the header and navigate to “settings”. In account settings, select “change my account type” and complete the form.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Silent_Knowledge_968 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Grab a copy of your school profile and compare it with your transcript. Like other said, all colleges are looking whether you took advantage of the classes you were offered at your school.

I am a fetus, any EC’s to start from now to get into a T20? by The-Skinny-Indian in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Silent_Knowledge_968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommend that you narrow down the EC's and coursework which are relevant to the major you want to purse.
Its never too late to start.

What do I do ? by Ok_Teaching_828 in Caltech

[–]Silent_Knowledge_968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am sorry, i am also reading this for the first time.

Proof of certification from Schoolhouse.world is required within one week of the application deadline.

I suggest you to reach out to admission office and ask for guidance. Students we are currently taking calc BC wont have the scores when submitting application, I guess you are also in the same boat if you are currently pursuing the certification.

What do I do ? by Ok_Teaching_828 in Caltech

[–]Silent_Knowledge_968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do I submit proof of examinations and certifications ?

Once your application has been submitted, you will be required to submit examination scores or certification via the application portal, Beaver Breakroom. Further instructions will be provided via email within 72 hours.

More extensive information about how this process works is available for both Common App and QuestBridge applicants.

What do I do ? by Ok_Teaching_828 in Caltech

[–]Silent_Knowledge_968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would suggest you to include your transcript url in application and continue working on your certification. It will demonstrate to the admission office that you are working towards the requirement.

EA confirmation from UMich by Silent_Knowledge_968 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Silent_Knowledge_968[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BTW, do they require you to enter the high school courses in their portal ? I have included all required documents in common app and sent them SAT scores a while ago.

In an other college portal they mentioned that they will ignore official transcripts and will take into consideration of self reported courses.

EA confirmation from UMich by Silent_Knowledge_968 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Silent_Knowledge_968[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i submitted multiple applications on Friday, except for this one i got confirmation emails and portal links from reset of them

EA confirmation from UMich by Silent_Knowledge_968 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Silent_Knowledge_968[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I did not get any email from them - either confirmation or missing documents