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2/8/20267 min read

What Carnegie Mellon University Actually Looks For

A deep dive into Carnegie Mellon's admissions priorities, breaking down the factors they consider 'Very Important' (like GPA and extracurriculars) versus those they don't (like demonstrated interest).

2/8/20267 min read

What Case Western Reserve University Actually Looks For

Trying to get into Case Western? This guide breaks down the admissions criteria, from 'Very Important' factors like academic rigor and extracurriculars to 'Considered' elements like test scores, helping you focus your application efforts.

2/6/20266 min read

What Brigham Young University Actually Looks For

Gaining admission to Brigham Young University requires more than just good grades. This guide breaks down the 11 'very important' factors BYU considers, from GPA and test scores to the crucial ecclesiastical endorsement and personal essays.

2/6/20267 min read

What Brown University Actually Looks For

Struggling to understand Brown's admissions process? This deep dive reveals the 'very important,' 'important,' and 'considered' factors that shape their decisions.

2/5/20268 min read

What Arizona State University Actually Looks For

Stressing about your ASU application? This guide breaks down exactly what admissions officers at Arizona State University prioritize, from the 'very important' (GPA) to the surprising list of factors they don't consider at all.

2/5/20267 min read

What Auburn University Actually Looks For

This article breaks down exactly what Auburn University's admissions office values, focusing on the 'very important' factors like GPA and test scores, and clarifying which factors, like essays and extracurriculars, are not considered.

2/5/20267 min read

What Boston College Actually Looks For

Discover what Boston College truly values in applicants, from 'very important' academic factors like GPA and rigor to 'important' personal qualities and extracurriculars.

2/5/20268 min read

What Boston University Actually Looks For

Getting into Boston University is competitive. This guide breaks down exactly what BU admissions officers value most, from 'very important' academic factors to 'considered' personal qualities.

2/5/20268 min read

What California Institute of Technology Actually Looks For

Caltech admissions can seem like a black box. This guide demystifies the process, breaking down the academic and personal qualities Caltech prioritizes based on their own data.

2/3/20267 min read

What Princeton University Actually Looks For

A detailed guide breaking down the admissions factors Princeton University values most, from 'Very Important' criteria like academic rigor and essays to 'Considered' factors like interviews and legacy status.

2/3/20268 min read

What Stanford University Actually Looks For

Stanford's highly selective admissions process looks beyond grades. This guide breaks down the key factors they weigh most heavily, including academic rigor, personal character, and extracurricular impact.

2/3/20267 min read

What Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Actually Looks For

Getting into MIT is about more than perfect scores. This guide breaks down the essential academic, personal, and extracurricular qualities MIT prioritizes in its holistic admissions process.

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