How to Impress a College Admissions Officer

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Ask an Admissions Officer at a competitive college or university for ONE data point that will positively catch the eyes of the Committee, and there is a good chance you will hear “AP Calculus”.

While advanced math isn’t for everybody, many colleges view those who passed Calculus AB or BC as students with the ability to successfully take on rigorous colleges courses, especially those involving math and science.

For those deciding on their high school, curriculum, keep in mind that many college admissions people have a favorable impression of students who succeed in challenging math classes.

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Lynn Radlauer Lubell is the Publisher of InLikeMe.com, an internationally renowned website for college-bound students, parents and guidance counselors, and the Founder of Admission by Design, an educational consultancy.

A graduate of MIT and Harvard Business School, Lynn completed the IECA's Principles and Practices Institute for Educational Consultants and has broad expertise in college admission strategy and planning.

Lynn served on the MIT Educational Council for ten years interviewing hundreds of undergraduate applicants.

Based in Boca Raton, Florida, Admission by Design, consults with students and families in South Florida and beyond.

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