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Most college applicants aim too low. They get intimidated by SAT scores, GPAs and admit rates, and they come to believe that they can't be admitted to elite schools. But that's not true. College admissions is about more than numbers. That's where we come in.
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Applicants compete in silos. Being a generic "good student" is not a brand.
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How to Prep for the SAT
At some schools, the SAT is critically important. Other elite universities won't even accept your scores. We'll help you decided whether you even need to take the test and, if so, we'll point you toward the best prep resources.
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Over the last two decades, we've helped students gain admission to every Ivy League school, every "Ivy Plus" school, all UC campuses and virtually every elite research university and liberal arts college in the country.
Three Things You Can Do Now
Take Rigorous Classes
It's almost impossible to be admitted to an elite college without having taken rigorous classes in high school. The specific classes will vary depending on your intended major, but you should almost always take challenging classes in math, science and English.
Be sure to coordinate class selection with your school counselor to ensure you're on the right track.
Prep for the SAT
During the pandemic years, virtually all schools eliminated the SAT as a requirement. But that's ending and the test is once again being required by many elite colleges. Surprisingly, though, most schools have chosen to make the test optional or to eliminate it altogether.
When compiling your list of target schools, use a spreadsheet and note the test policy of each school. You'll be surprised to find how many of your target colleges don't require that you submit test scores.
Develop an Applicant Brand
College applicants benefit from developing a personal “brand”—a clear, compelling identity that showcases a specific interest, skill, or talent. That brand helps admissions officers understand not just what a student has done, but who they are and what they’ll contribute to campus life.
Developing that brand and conveying it effectively through the essays is the focus of our work, and it's how we help our students win seats at elite universities.
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We're headquartered on the California coast in beautiful Carmel by the Sea.
100 Clock Tower Place
Carmel, CA 93923
Phone: (650) 944-9010
Email:charles@carmeladmissions.com