2006-10-06 01:02:20 · 16 answers · asked by mac_daddy011 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
First, be a really good student. I dont mean, get good marks. Yes, you should get good marks, but what you should really do, is learn to learn. Really learn what the teachers are trying to get you to learn. If you can do that, then school will get easier and easier... you will know a lot and every class, what you learned in the earlier class will help you! Never do only what the teacher asks. Always do more. If the teacher assigns problems 1-5, do 1-10. If there are ten spelling words, learn 15 - I had one friend who wanted to go to the best engineering school. He was weak in math, so he did every problem in his math book. Every single one. And when he finished, he started at the beginning and did every single one again. He got into that college with a scholarship because he MADE himself be a great student.
Get yourself into the honors sections of as many courses as you can. The Honors kids are the ones who are going to get into the great schools and get the scholarships. If you hang around with them you will get smart. If you hang with losers you will be a loser. Join the clubs the smart kids join - debate, science, history, theater.... don't waste time on team sports unless you are a VERY outstanding athlete. The colleges dont care about that stuff unless you are good enough to compete at the college level. But you can join a sport like cross country just to show that you are a competitive person.
Most colleges want someone who is active in the school and the community. But that doesnt mean being in every single club. It means being in a few clubs and being a leader in at least one... president, State Champion, etc. you have to do something to show that you are better than the crowd of kids who got decent marks and attended a few meetings at school where they sat in the back row and did their homework.
Being a good student is a choice. Making yourself attractive to good colleges is a choice. You have already started in the right direction just by asking the question. So GO FOR IT!!!!
2006-10-06 01:17:15 · answer #1 · answered by matt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get well grades and a prime cumulative GPA. Take a few Honor's and complicated publications, if viable. Score quite prime at the ACT and/or SAT assessments. The larger the greater! If you do not achieve this good the primary time round, you'll be able to take it over and over till you're convinced. Follow all the above for those who wish to head a prime-finish institution with scholarships. Otherwise, simply be your self like I did. I did not have a well GPA or ACT rankings. But I now I have an Associate's measure, and I'm running on my Bachelor's. Best of success!
2016-08-29 07:04:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aside from good grades colleges want to see extracurrilcular activities. Run for student government, be on the yearbook committee, help with fundraisers, look for any clubs or organizations that interest you and join. Don't just go for quantity either, being really involved and active in 2 or 3 things is better than being a nonactive member in 20 clubs.
2006-10-06 01:06:37 · answer #3 · answered by Stacy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people will advise you to take a language class. Additionally you should join in after school activities and participate in school clubs/events. Colleges also seem to like students which are active in their community. Obviously, you will want to study and get good grades.
2006-10-06 01:13:21 · answer #4 · answered by kpiece 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Community Service and Advanced Placement classes always look great on your applications.
Make sure to check all your applications and essays for SPELLING.
Work hard in high school. Attendance and good grades are important.
2006-10-06 01:12:29 · answer #5 · answered by leavemealonestalker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if possible try and get in a leadership role, of a club or on your student body as class president. Become involved in your school as much as possible. If you are into sport join a sports team. You can even do volunteer service outside your school. this will show that you are interested in your community as well
2006-10-06 01:05:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep your GPA very high.
Take advanced courses.
If your school has a "fast track" type of program, get in it.
The fast track program gets you a college Associates degree by the end of your senior year in high school.
volunteer for community service.
be active in extra-curricular activities at school.
try out for various athletic clubs/activities.
at least one language (other than your native language) will be required.
Overall, try to be as "well rounded" as possible.
Try many different things and try to do them well.
2006-10-06 01:07:28 · answer #7 · answered by timc_fla 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you can make sure your grades are the best they can, write a good essay, and you can also get the teachers that really like you to write a good refernce if your college asks for one. also it never hurts to have a job or things you done outside of school.
2006-10-06 01:06:51 · answer #8 · answered by steven b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sports, volunteering, extra curricular activities, academic clubs
get good grades and high test scores
have parents donate large amount of money to the school
kiss up to some teachers that will write you good letters of recommendation
take advanced classes or college classes
2006-10-06 01:05:14 · answer #9 · answered by tenaciousd 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Study hard,get good results and be part of a successful sports team!
2006-10-06 01:09:40 · answer #10 · answered by Benno 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋