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Your high school counselor will hopefully be a great resource for questions along the way, whether it be pointing you to potential college majors, standardized test advice, local collegefair details, local scholarship information, and help with high school course selection.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS THAT CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION How can you foster those relationships? YOUR TEACHERS: In the spring of junior year, you will ask two teachers to write your letters of recommendation. How should you ask for these letters of recommendation? Weve got you covered!
College Exploration : Begin general college research – consider preferences regarding size, location, and academic programs. Attend local collegefairs and visit nearby campuses to get a feel for different environments. Research and apply for scholarships.
Make a list of the attributes important to you and what colleges pique your interest. This is the building block of what will eventually become your college list, which will get refined over the course of the next year. Also, use the first semester of your junior year to attend collegefairs in the area.
Explore as many colleges as possible. Start exploring your college options by using online search tools, going to collegefairs, chatting with college reps, and even asking friends who are already in college about their experiences. Begin requesting recommendationletters.
Students should also research the admission requirements for each school, such as standardized test scores, high school transcripts, letters of recommendation, and personal essays. One of the most important aspects of the colleges admission process is the personal essay.
RecommendationLetters. The most obvious reason to get to know your college or high school counselor is that they write your letter of recommendation. While not every college or university requires a letter of recommendation, almost all of the top-ranked institutions will ask for this document.
But, colleges consider other factors too, such as letters of recommendation, test scores, essays and demonstrated interest (DI). Not all colleges track DI, but if you’re applying to one that does, you need to understand what it means.
This shows colleges your ability to drive change and lead others. 5) Develop Relationships with Teachers: Request Strong Recommendations : Cultivate relationships with teachers who can write compelling and personalized letters of recommendation. Attend collegefairs and information sessions.
Meet with Admissions Officers or Current Students Meeting with admissions officers or current students can help you make a personal connection with the college and show that you are genuinely interested in attending. This can be done through scheduled visits or by attending collegefairs.
Essays should demonstrate a student’s critical thinking skills and show why they would be a good fit for the college or university. Letters of Recommendation : Admissions officers often require letters of recommendation from teachers or guidance counselors.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm that your letters of recommendation are ready to go. Check-in with your teachers and make sure they’ve sent them or send them a gentle reminder if they haven’t. Send them a “brag sheet” or “cheat sheet” if you haven’t already. Take notes!
The letters of recommendation you get from teachers are also an important piece of the “you” puzzle since your teachers can give colleges insight that goes beyond what transcripts reveal. One more note about what colleges care about… it depends on the college!
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Ask two or three teachers who know you best to write your letters. Some colleges have certain expectations for recommenders, so be sure to read college admissions websites about what they are looking for. COLLEGEFAIRS: Go to them! Make sure you sign up and sign in.
Letters of Recommendation Who to Ask and Why Letters of recommendation provide an external perspective on your character and accomplishments. Demonstrated Interest Colleges want to admit students who are genuinely excited about attending their institution.
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