Accepted: A College Admissions Podcast

#175 - Course Selection Strategies: Building Your Academic Profile for Top Universities


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This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin explores the critical role of course selection in college admissions, with a special focus on top-tier universities and the Ivy League. Our admissions experts break down how academic rigor influences your application, examining everything from foreign language requirements to advanced coursework selection. Whether you're mapping out your high school curriculum or fine-tuning your academic strategy, this episode offers essential insights into building a competitive course profile. We dive deep into practical considerations around language study continuation, optimal AP and IB course combinations, and how to demonstrate academic ambition through your course choices. Join us as we demystify what selective colleges really look for in their applicants' academic records and learn how to make informed decisions about your high school course load that align with your college aspirations.

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