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What Colleges Look For

What is a Weighted or Unweighted GPA? Which Do Colleges Care About?
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By Collegewise Staff
July 10, 2025 | 19 minute read

Weighted versus Unweighted GPAs: A Closer Look Families routinely ask questions about grade point averages and college admissions. Questions that come up often include: What is a weighted...

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College Interviews

College Interview Questions (and Expert Answers) to Help You Prepare
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By Caitlin Harper
July 10, 2025 | 17 minute read

College applications have many components to it, including college interviews. We'll break down the types of questions you'll face, why they're asked, and provide sample answers to common...

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Announcements Partnerships College Admissions Homeschool

Collegewise Partners with Thrive International Academy
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By Belinda Southgate
July 10, 2025 | 3 minute read

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College Essays

Let's Get Existential: How to Write a College Essay about Identity
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By Collegewise Staff
July 4, 2025 | 12 minute read

When you’re a teenager, you’re probably too busy to sit down and think about your own identity. No one exactly assigns you “introspection time” as homework (though, if you’re my student,...

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College Applications University of California

How to Get into UCLA
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By Ana Boskovic
June 30, 2025 | 20 minute read

“How to get into UCLA” is a common question we receive as college counselors with deep roots in California. With its world-class academics, vibrant campus, and prime Los Angeles location,...

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Choosing a College College Admissions

Best Colleges for English Majors
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By Collegewise Staff
June 17, 2025 | 9 minute read

Choosing the right college can be a daunting task for an aspiring English major. Many institutions stand out for their leading programs, renowned faculty, and rich curriculum. And we've...

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