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Getting In: The Truth About College Admissions

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Follow four teens as they navigate the college application process: developing a solid college list, filling out applications, and getting into their colleges of choice. Guidance counselors and university admissions officers offer advice on the best steps to take in an increasingly competitive application process. Viewers learn how to catch a college’s attention by choosing challenging classes, building a strong transcript, and getting involved in the types of extracurricular activities that colleges value.

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