About College Admissions: U.S.: What Defines a Good High School Record?

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College Admissions: U.S. College Admissions: U.S. College Prep Choose a School The Application From Allen Grove, your Guide to College Admissions: U.S. Good SAT and ACT scores, meaningful extracurricular activities, a winning essay and strong letters of recommendation are all important parts of a college application. However, for admission to nearly all colleges and universities, nothing matters more than your high school academic record. Today's newsletter looks at the defining features of a strong transcript. What's a Good Academic Record This article presents the defining characteristics of a strong academic record... Read more Advanced Placement Classes - Why They Matter Challenging courses are an important part of a strong high school academic record, and AP classes are one of the most common ways to prove you're up for the challenge... Learn more Is a High Grade or a Tough Course More Important? If you're tempted to go for the easy "A" instead of taking that difficult calculus class, read this article first... Read more How Many Years of Language Should You Take in High School? Students who demonstrate depth in a language have a huge advantage over those with minimal coursework... Learn more College Admissions Ads High School College Graduation College Prep College Student College Persistence Featured Articles How are College Academics Different from High School? Top Undergraduate Business Schools What is Early Decision? College Rankings College Admissions Timeline 10 Bad Essay Topics   More from About.com Great Stuff Kids Love From the hottest tunes and best online videos to favorite books and classic toys, here are our top picks for the kids in your life. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Allen Grove College Admissions: U.S. Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About College Admissions: U.S. newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads A to Z College Profiles Junior Year Timeline Essay Tips SAT Scores - What's Good? Reasons to Transfer Advertisement