A Couple College Questions?

Question

it's fall. i'm a senior in highschool who needs to start looking into these things--fast! here are some of the questions i have:

-what's the difference in undergraduate and graduate?
-how do you know what a college is looking for grade-wise?
-how do you know what to include in your college essay?
-do you need a resume? if it's not required, is it a good idea to put on in anyway?
-any other advice? i'm just starting the search (thank god for collegeboard.com) and i really need some tips on this stuff...

thank you!

Answer 1

Sounds like you need to talk to your counselor. They can answer all these questions for you. Many of the answers vary by what types of classes you've taken and what you want to do with your life.

Undergraduate are students who have a high school diploma and are working towards a BS or BA. Graduate are students who have a BA or BS and are working for a Masters or a PhD.

Each application is different. Go online to some of you favorite colleges and download the application. Some you can even fill out online. Follow the directions for each one.

My biggest piece of advice is not to forget to fill out the FAFSA - student aid application, and start working on scholarship applications now. There are a lot of oddball places that give out $$$.

Do the research and talk to your school guidance or career counselor.

Answer 2

First, don't panic!!!

if your grades are even half-decent you will be able to get into college. And you have a while to get it together - most schools will accept applications at least until December, and there are hundreds of schools that will take apps anytime before the start of school next September. Aat least 1/3 to 1/2 of all US colleges have a vacant seat at the start of the school year. So, relax a little. On the other hand, the kids hwo apply and get everything settled get the best dorm rooms, the scholarships and the best classes in some cases. So, don't procrastinate!

OK, go to the guidance office or college room in your high school and talk to the guidance counselors. If you don't have any, then talk to your favorite teacher. Every teacher in your school went to college and has an opinion about how college should work So ask!

You need to look through some of the books that are about how to choose a college. There are lots of them and they are full of good ideas. If your school doesnt have them, go to the town library and ask the librarian to help you.

There are some books that list all the colleges state by state, tell where they are, how big they are, how much money they cost, what subjects you can study there, etc They usually dont tell what grades they are looking for, but they often print the average SAT scores of the kids who go there, So you should try to pick a school where the kids have about the same SAT score as you.

There's a lot of advice on line about writing your college essay. I would write it and show it to your English teacher and ask for her comments before you send it in.

ps Undergraduate refers to kids who are working on their BA or BS "bachelor's" degree, After you get that (4 years+) then you are a "graduate" and start working on your MA or MS or M Ed "Master's"

Answer 3

the difference between undergrad and grad is undergrad is gen ed classes and classes fulfilling your major. grad school is what is beyond the usual four years - such as getting your masters and other stuff like that. and you never know what a college is looking for - some go by grades others go by what other things you can offer the university. the best solution is just give the best all around answers and if there is something special about you such as talents or things def emphasize those. don't leave anything out - tell them EVERY possible thing you can. you never know what will spark thier interest. and the only thing you need to remember about writing a college essay is be creative. they read so many of those boring things - you need to stand out. no need to include a resume unless it involves traveling to different countries or something. the only advice i can give you is do your research. there is a lot of stuff that is involved in picking the college that's right for you. (sorry this is so long)

Answer 4

When you first start college (freshman, sophomore, jr, sr) you are an undergraduate. Undergrads are going to schoole to get their bachelors degree (or associates).

Graduate students are the students that are going for their PhD's, masters degrees, or other doctoral level degree.

As far as what a college is looking for.. they will look at your SAT scores (excluding the analytical portion of the test) and you should have a good GPA, at least a 3.0 (but check into the school you want to go to).

The school should tell you what they want in the essay... probably why you want to go to school there and what you will contribute to the university as a student...

You do not need a resume.

To choose a school you have to have an idea of what you might like to do when you get out of school, what you want to do for a career. Start applying now for scholarships and grants. Don't be afraid to move away from home, either!! It is a fun time in your life!

Answer 5

OK, first of all an undergrad means you haven't gotten their diploma yet. Graduate is post-graduate work. Grades? Well it depends on the school. Essay? I don't know what they're asking, but I got into Cornell by writing about a life-changing event of mine and how it maked me want to succeed even harder. No resume needed, unless they want volunteer and community service stuff.

Good luck, study hard, and have a lot of fun!

Answer 6

what's the difference in undergraduate and graduate? ----------- WELL, Under is what you would be.... but grad is like for your masters!
grade-wise?- Normally they are pretty wide ranged! Anything above a D or depending a C
do you need a resume? NO!

Answer 7

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