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That your counselor statement is on file in the Registrar’s Office. Make sure to
send thank you notes to anyone who has written you a letter on your
behalf. |
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To send your college
board test results (SAT and/or ACT directly fro the College
Board to the colleges that you are applying. (See the SAT/ACT Registration
Booklet). |
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That when you select
your list of colleges/universities you have (a) one or two “safety”
schools [this category refers to colleges that almost always accept
students with GPAs & SAT scores that are comparable to those of
the candidate], (b) one or two “match/realistic” schools
[this category refers to colleges that generally accept half or more
of the students with GPAs & SAT scores that are similar to those
of the applicant––probably of admission is even to slightly
better than even], and (c) one or two “reach” schools [this
category is a student’s top choice. A reach refers to colleges
that generally accept students with higher GPAs & SAT scores than
those of the applicant.]. |
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To arrange for an interview,
if possible, and schedule your first choice school interview last.
This will allow you some practice with the interview procedure and
you will probably be more relaxed and self-confident at the last interview
than you will be at the first interview. Be sure to dress appropriately
and bring a copy of your transcript with you. |
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To call, email and/or
write to your college choices for applications. Make a copy of each
application and use the copy as a rough draft. If you can, type or
print neatly with black/blue pen. |
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Make sure you have checked
the transcript request deadline posted by the Registrar’s office.
The Registrar’s Office needs at least three weeks prior to a
college application deadline in order to process the sheer volume
of transcript requests. |
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To complete a Transcript
Request Form for each specific application you are submitting. If
you are under 18 years of age, your parent’s signature is required
on the request form. Transcripts are $2.00 per copy. Forms are available
at the Registrar’s Office in Room 152 (Arts & Humanities
Building). |
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To see your guidance
counselor if you encounter any difficulty in this process. If you
have any questions, concerns and/or need any assistance with this
and/or any other matter, please drop by and see guidance counselor.
He/she is always here for you. Good luck! |
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Make a one page chart
on which you list all of the colleges/universalities to which you
plan to apply including their deadlines, costs and other requirements,
as well as the dates that you mailed or delivered your application
to your counselor/registrar. |
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Get a file box in which
you should keep one folder for each college to which you are thinking
of applying. Keep applications, essays and any correspondence you
have with each specific college/university in each file folder. |
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Your application is your
portfolio and your propaganda. Every piece of paper portrays you.
Take the time to portray yourself well, professionally and completely.
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Make copies of all applications
before you fill the original out. Make all your mistakes on your draft
copy, then complete a final draft on the original. Typing is recommended
but not required on most applications. |
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Read and follow all directions
carefully and know how to package each application. |
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Whenever possible, type,
but it is not necessary. If you do write out your application, make
it neat with straight lines, in blue or black ink (keep the pen consistent). |
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If you want to include
extra information, do not squeeze it in. Use a separate sheet of paper
including your name, address and social security number on each separate
sheet. |
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When talking about your
extracurricular activities, be truthful and use discretion. It is
better to concentrate on one activity, rather than to come across
as scattered and unfocused. Be consistent. |
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Keep careful records
of everything you do. Make a copy of final drafts of applications
and essays. |
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When you or your parents
have a question, ask your counselor. We are here to help you. |
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Give the admission committee a reason
to vote for you. Think about your assets and how you want to package
and present them in your portfolio. It is important to be remembered
for something. Reinforce those parts of your application. Do not lie,
exaggerate or make up things. |
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It is not what you say, but what
the admissions committee hears that counts.Re-read your application(s),
particularly your essays; have them reviewed prior to submission and
ask for feedback. Avoid doing writing at the last moment. Packaging
the application means communicating effectively. Work hard and use
a critical eye. Never accept your first draft as your final draft.
The admissions committees look for both substance (how you say what
you want to say) and presentation (neat, legible, instructions followed).
Never use your message to repeat information that appears somewhere
else in your application. Expound, explain, draw lessons from, but
just do not repeat. |
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