how much does freshmen year affect college admission consideration?
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It really is never too soon, in my opinion, to start thinking about college.  Most colleges look at your overall gpa which accumulates over all four years of high school.  If you are thinking about some of the more prestigious universities, you should keep in mind that extra curriculars are important too.  If you participate in a lot of activities (sports, clubs, etc.) and still manage a good gpa, you'll have no problem getting into a good school!
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I believe UC no longer considers Affirmative Action for enrollment. If you are denied admission to UCLA but you have above average GPA and test scores- as compared to their incoming freshman class- then I would consider appealing.
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Colleges aren't going to care if you went to two schools or not. They just care about you G.P.A, and Sat or act score. Also that you have taken 4 yrs of math, english, and science.
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Make sure you understand the admissions process. Here, they assess and observe each individual child, and then when they have a pool of acceptable candidates (that is, ones they think will thrive in the school environment), they need to narrow the acceptance list down to fit the number of spots available. With a field of 30 acceptable applicants and 15 spots, they handpick 15 to balance ages, gender and abilities. In other words, they don't just take the 15 "smartest".\n\nThat said, if you think admissions missed some key qualities your son has that would enhance the class environment, certainly bring those up with your contact. A good admissions office should offer good communications with prospective parents.
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While I don't attend Harvard, Ivy League schools look at several aspects of a student's application for acceptance.  Simply admitting students based on test scores would not necessarily make for a diverse, or interesting class, and that's what they want.
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no.  your SAT's will predict college eligibility.
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There are many factors that affect admissions at Ivy League colleges such as Harvard and Princeton.  While GPA is one of the most important factors, it is NOT the most important one, let alone the one that determines whether an applicant is admitted or rejected.  College admissions officers at Ivy League schools consider many other factors, including SAT/ACT scores, SAT II scores, strength of high school curriculum, extracurricular involvement, awards, and financial/social background, to name a few.  (Incidentally, there is no “required” GPA.)\n\nOn the other hand, one can increase -- dramatically increase, in some cases -- his/her chances of being admitted to Ivy League schools by achieving a high GPA.  For instance, with a perfect 4.0 GPA, or 100, or the highest cumulative GPA in a graduating class, one has a much better chance of being admitted to Harvard or Princeton.  This is evidenced by the fact that, while Ivy League colleges do not admit all valedictorians, applicants with the best academic records from their respective high schools tend to be admitted at much more propitious rates than students who rank near the top of their classes but are not quite perfect academically.  \n\nAs I said before, though, GPA is not the only factor in college admissions.  If an applicant with a 3.6 GPA -- unweighted (which means "not accounting for honors/AP courses," which add extra ) -- scores extremely well on the ACT or SAT (for example, in the ranges of 34-36 and 2300-2400, respectively), his/her slightly lower GPA -- relatively, of course -- might be overlooked, provided he/she demonstrates evidence of superior abilities/talents, which I will discuss in the next section.\n\nAdmissions at Harvard, Princeton, and, in general, highly selective schools, is often misunderstood by the public.  Admissions officers at such schools are not hired to admit students with the best academic records, but those who have talents that few of their peers have.  They want teenagers who have achieved things that most people will not achieve in a lifetime -- winning national science competitions, publishing bestselling books, presiding over national youth forums, founding a nationwide organization for the betterment of humanity; the list goes on and on.  These students may not be perfect academically, but they are no doubt more appealing than students who get perfect 4.0s and 2400s, but have not a real achievement to their name.\n\nMy advice to you is to study hard, but not devote too much time to perfecting your GPA.  If you are Harvard material – anyone who dreams “it” can achieve “it,” so you probably are – I advise you to find a niche.  What are you good at?  Where can you shine?  Utilize your talents and you will achieve something BIG.  By then, being admitted to Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Stanford, or any other big-name school will merely be a byproduct of your true accomplishments.\n\nThere are many sites with advice on college admissions.  One favorite among students as well as parents is www.collegeconfidential.com, which provides college admissions-related information straight from experienced adults, as well as a forum for parents, counselors, and students to discuss all things related to college admissions (be wary of discouraging information, though!)  Good luck!\n\nJust a note: Many "normal" students are admitted to Harvard and Princeton...  You don't necessarily have to accomplish the things I mentioned.  For the most part, though, admissions is a "crapshoot" for normal students.
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Of course! You still have 3 and a half years to bring your GPA up, and along with your GPA colleges also look at your SAT's, extra curricular activites etc. Usually, if your GPA is lower than you've hoped for, then if you do really, really well on your SAT's (and vice versa) most colleges will accept you (along with other factors that affect their decision). \n\nAt my interview with my school they were more concerned about my progress in high school as a whole, as for me, my first and second year were my worst and I improved as an upperclassman. \n\nHope this helps...Your life isn't over :)
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Admission Requirements\n\nLSUS has a selective admissions policy for the first time student that is correlated to the age of the student – graduates of high school (less than 21 years of age), adults (21 to 24 years of age), and adults (25 years of age and older).\nFirst Time Freshmen Less Than 21 years of age\nAdmissibility is based on high school curriculum, high school GPA, high school class rank, ACT scores, and the need, if any, for developmental course work.\n\nAdmission from Louisiana Secondary Schools\nTo be admitted, a first time freshman who is less than 21 years of age and who has graduated from a Louisiana high school must meet the following:\n\n   1. Completion of the Regents’ high school core curriculum (currently TOPS core curriculum) of 16.5 course units:\n          * English I, II, III, IV\n          * Mathematics: 3 units to include Algebra I (one unit) or Applied Algebra 1A and 1B (two units); Algebra II; Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, or an approved math substitute\n          * Sciences: 3 units to include Biology; Chemistry; Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, Physics I, Physics II, or Physics for Technology (one Unit)\n          * Social Sciences: 3 units to include Civics (one unit) or Civics and Free Enterprise (one unit combined); American History; World History, Western Civilization, or World Geography\n          * Humanities: 3 units to include 2 units in the same foreign language and one unit in fine arts survey\n          * Computer Science: ½ unit in Computer Science, or Computer Literacy, or Business Computer Applications\n\n   2. And one of the following:\n          * High school GPA of 2.0 or greater OR\n          * High school graduation rank top 50% of class OR\n          * ACT composite score of 20 or greater\n\n   3. And need no more than one developmental course by having one of the following:\n          * An ACT English score of 18 or greater OR\n          * An ACT Mathematics score of 18 or greater\n\nAdmission from Out-of-State High Schools or Home-School Programs or G.E.D.\nFreshmen students who are less than 21 years of age and who have graduated from out-of-state high schools or were home-schooled or received a G.E.D. must meet one of the following minimum admissions criteria:\n\n    * Any criteria for students who graduated from Louisiana secondary schools which are presented in 1, 2, and 3 above; OR\n    * Have a high school GPA of 2.0 or greater, and rank in the top 50% of their high school graduating class, and have a 20 or greater on the ACT composite, and need no more than one developmental course; OR\n    * Have a 23 or greater on the ACT composite and need no more than one developmental course.\n\nFirst Time Freshmen Adults 21- 24 years of age\nStudents who are at least 21 years of age but not older than 24 years of age may be admitted to LSUS under one of the following options:\n\nOption #1\nMeet the minimum admissions requirements listed above for freshmen students, that apply based on whether the student graduated in-state or out-of-state, was home-schooled, or received a G.E.D.\n\nOption #2\nEnroll as a non-matriculating (not eligible for federal financial aid) student until achieving a GPA of 2.0 on 12 or more term hours of non-developmental course work.\n\nOption #3\nEnroll as a part-time student taking 6 hours or less in fall/spring term or 3 hours or less in the summer until achieving a GPA of 2.0 on 12 or more term hours of non-developmental course work.\n\nFirst Time Freshmen Adult 25 years of age and older\nA first time freshman who is aged 25 years and older is not required to meet the Board of Regents minimum admissions criteria for first-time freshmen. However, if a student has completed a GED or graduated from high school, he or she must take the University’s placement tests in mathematics and English and must have high school transcripts sent to the Admissions and Records Office. If a student has not comp
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First-Year Applicants\n\nWe focus primarily on the student’s academic promise as demonstrated through the following factors:\n\nhigh school performance \ncumulative rank \ngrade point average \ngrade trend \ncompletion of required entrance subjects \nstrength of academic program, as evidenced by the number of academic, honors, or advanced placement courses completed \nSAT and/or ACT scores \nWe also consider such qualitative factors as: \n\nparticipation in programs designed for college preparation \nextracurricular activities \ncommunity, volunteer, or U.S. military service \nhonors and awards \nemployment \nfamily obligations \npersonal statements \nspecial talents \nsocioeconomic background \n\n\nGo Scarlet Knights!!
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That depends on the school you go to, and your level of understanding in those subjects.  It is supposed to be for college credit, so naturally it should be on the freshman college level.
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It's easy, don't see yourself as a senior anymore. As soon as you start to think of yourself as a young college freshman, with four years to go instead of two months left, you'll be fine.
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Colleges look at you as a whole person, so it's a combo of your grades, your test scores, the degree of difficulty in your high school program (did you take a lot of "easy" classes, or did you challenge yourself?) as well as the letters of recommendation and your essay.  In your essay, focus on why you want to go to the school you are applying to, why that particular institution will help you meet your long term goal.  Be sincere, don't try and write something you think the committee wants to hear.\n\nGood luck!
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You should check with the financial aid offices of the school(s) you want to attend. The likelihood is because you want to attend in the 2006-2007 school year now is a good time to apply for federal/state aid. \n\nAlso, you should also check to see if the school accepts new freshman in the spring (lots of school only accept students for fall).
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The SAT does a fairly good job of predicting how well students will do in the first year of college.  Whether that matters--college is usually 4 years and then there is a lifetime of work ahead of you after that--is another story.  But there is some value to the SAT in figuring out whether you developed any real analysis skills while you were in high school.\n\nBut the real answer to your question is that if you want to go to college, the SAT matters simply because the colleges say it does.  Just like grades and recommendations, the SAT doesn't mean everything, but if you want to get admitted, it means quite a bit.
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Your GEPA score has nothing directly to do with college admissions. However it probably will be considered in placing you in high school classes, and this will in turn influence what colleges you can get into.
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You'd have to be on the top honors of your class with excellent grades and a high GPA that's more than 4.0.  Plus, you'd need to have lots of clubs and activities in your high school career to show that you'd be a great representative of their school.\n\nThey do accept first time freshmans into Harvard, but I think what your friends mean is according to the odds of being accepted to Harvard.  Harvard is a very hard school to get into because they have very high standards in their students.