IvyWise On-Demand: The ABCs of the Role of High School Transcripts in College Admissions
About This Event
A student’s high school transcript is the single most important qualifying or disqualifying element of their application, allowing colleges to assess whether they are academically prepared for the rigor of their curriculum. But how exactly do college admissions officers evaluate a student’s transcript?
Join IvyWise college admissions counselor to learn about:
- How college admissions officers take a student’s grades, course load, and strength of school into consideration when reading their application
- Understanding different curriculum options
- Selecting the right high school courses
- Finding opportunities to explore your interests outside of school courses
Following their presentation, Carolyn and Christine answered attendees’ questions about transcripts and course selection in college admissions.
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Meet Our Expert Presenters
Carolyn, M.P.P.
Highly Selective Admissions
Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Undecided
Master College Admissions Counselor
Academic Advisor
Academic Advisor
A master designation indicates a counselor has an even more extensive background in admissions, college counseling, and/or tenure with IvyWise.
Former Admissions Officer, Vanderbilt University
Baltimore Metro
Christine G.
Business
Data Science
Highly Selective Admissions
International Students
Pre-Med
STEM
Undecided
Principal College Admissions Counselor
A principal counselor has at least three years of direct experience serving as a Dean and/or Director of undergraduate admissions at a highly selective US college or university.
Former Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Boston University
Boston Metro