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Podcast: The College Prep Podcast
Episode: 570: The #1 Factor in College Admissions That Families Often Overlook (College Admissions Essentials #2)
Description: When families start thinking about college admissions, they often focus on test scores, extracurriculars, and essay strategies. But the most essential factor in getting accepted to college is so obvious that it’s often overlooked: your high school transcript.
Colleges don’t just look at grades or the number of AP classes you’ve taken—they consider both together to understand your academic potential. And while it’s true that top schools look for strong transcripts, that doesn’t mean you need a perfect record to get into a great college. What matters most is whether your coursework a...