I think 1 essay was eh, my school has dozens of valedictorians, and few here go to ivies. Help.

[gibby]

<p>This from the College Board and Jeffrey Brenzel, former Admissions Director at Yale</p>

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The most important part of your application — bar none, no question, any college — is your high school transcript. Probably the next most important are your teacher recommendations, particularly if you’re applying to any kind of selective college or university.

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<p>I think it’s true for Harvard, as well. </p>