Okay, ever since I was 8, I've wanted to be a journalist. I am now 16, and a high school junior. I have a 4.2 weighted gpa from last year when I took one AP Course (I got a 4 on the exam).I'm ranked first in a class of 400. I got about an 1800 on my Practice PSAT (I am going to raise it). This year, I am taking five ap courses (one of them online). I have two honors classes and one required elective. I speak 2 languages (and I am learning Spanish), and I am a writer for the school newspaper with my own column. This is my second year as a key club officer, and I am in NHS. I also plan to join my school's tennis team (hopefully varsIty or JV). I can't drive yet, so that's about as many clubs as I can join. I do, however, plan on participating in a couple of school plays. I went to Andover Academy for a year, but now I am at a public school. Any advice on what I should do or how to make my application stand out (besides having a good essay)?
2006-07-17 09:29:37 · 6 answers · asked by Casiella S 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I didn't know if I needed too much volunteering since that is what key club and nhs are about. Thanx
2006-07-17 09:36:09 · update #1
The only thing that I see missing from your resume is volunteer work and community service. You should make yourself very active in the community. Remember to get documentation for all volunteer work. You have to ask for it. Say you need it for college applications! Read to old folks or kids (is there a childrens' hospital in your area?). Tutoring groups are all over the country... check online for one near you. Take the ACT and the SAT. Start researching grants and scholarships NOW! A huge mistake I made is that I did not apply early enough for scholarships and things! Does your school have a community service group? Almost all schools do!! See if in your senior year you can sit in on some evening classes at Yale (if it is not in your area, see if there is a college that is).
Good luck, kiddo!
2006-07-17 09:43:21 · answer #1 · answered by lilli b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Make yourself special, unique. Yale has lots of kids trying to get in, assembling a laundry list of activities that they've been in. So find your passion. Is it languages, since you know two and are learning a third? Perhaps one language you know because you speak it at home--are you proud of your ethnicity and culture? Show them that side of you. This applies more to the essay part, I guess. Pick classes that guide you towards journalism while keeping you well-balanced. Also, if you can make connections with journalists (maybe a friend's parent?) and garner an internship, that would look very nice. I agree with the community service thing. Perhaps you can work your way up to editor or co-editor of the newspaper?
2006-07-17 16:46:42 · answer #2 · answered by mathster 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. Impressive.
The only thing that seems to be lacking is volunteer work. Spend some time volunteering for people less fortunate. Volunteer in a soup kitchen or homeless shelter. Teach prisoners or immigrants how to read or speak English. Good luck!
2006-07-17 16:34:49 · answer #3 · answered by darthbouncy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Emphasize the activities that you have done the longest, such as being Key Club officer (I was one myself). Don't bother putting tennis and school plays as they are seasonal activities you did last minute, and you don't want to look like you joined stuff just to look good for the admissions counselors.
2006-07-17 16:54:38 · answer #4 · answered by penpallermel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're basically all set as things are; sounds like you have a fairly impressive resume. Just remember to make sure to apply to more colleges than Yale, in case you get turned down.
2006-07-17 16:36:29 · answer #5 · answered by extton 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honey just sell yourself you are doing great
2006-07-17 16:38:18 · answer #6 · answered by jcn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋