I am currently a softmore with a GPA of about 3.7 and want to become a Dr. Will I receive college applications when I become a junior or senior. If so who gives students college applications is it the high school staff or do colleges look for students they want and then send them college applications. Does anyone know about the University of Chicago about what GPA is required to be accepted. And how many community service hours will higher your chances of being accepted into this college.
2006-11-16 15:44:42 · 8 answers · asked by Hi 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
http://www.uic.edu/ucat/catalog/AR.html#e
this site might help
and i also recommend this which has information about college applications., loans , etc
http://www.collegeboard.com/splash/
2006-11-16 16:05:46 · answer #1 · answered by Emery 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After selecting some schools of interest (www.collegeboard.com, Fiske Guide to Colleges, US News & World Report Best Colleges/Universities ranking) visit the schools' websites, sign up to receive literature. Meet with your high school college counselor. Visit local college fairs when they occur.
University of Chicago is an excellent school; high GPA, high test scores, solid extracurriculars and letters of recommendations will be "standard" here. Probably should excel at math. No "rules" re: how many community service hours, etc. In general, schools like to see a demonstrated passion for the activities in which you participate, and leadership in some, and perhaps even a common theme. e.g. math club combined with highest courses possible in math at your school, tutoring math/younger students, etc.
Continue to work hard at your studies and take the most challenging courseload you can manage reasonably.
2006-11-17 00:34:52 · answer #2 · answered by Shars 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will get some applications, but usually from some not so good schools. That's what happened to me. As someone else mentioned, you can sign up to receive paperwork. Also, if you have any colleges that you want to look at, go to their websites and request an application.
2006-11-17 05:53:30 · answer #3 · answered by aya 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you sign up with a site such as CollegeBoard.com, they ask for your address and they send it to colleges you may be interested in, or that may be interested in you. Also, going to College Fairs gets your name out there as well. Colleges don't send out their applications to all juniors and seniors--imagine how time consuming that would be. They send them to those who they think will be interested in attending their college. So if you want to go to the Uni of Chicago, go to their website, find out what it's like, what their requirements are, etc. And it's not just about community service hours. Volunteering your time is great, but holding office in clubs you're interested in, or being an athlete looks great too. My suggestion would be to join a site like college board, find out about a bunch of colleges, and get yourself out there. Definitely don't wait until the last minute to find schools. Good luck!
2006-11-16 15:56:11 · answer #4 · answered by boga25122 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you take the PSAT as a sophomore, and do well on it, a lot of schools will send you a bunch of crap in the mail during your junior and senior year. Definitely take a look at their info, but if you have your heart set on a certain school, you have to request applications from their office of admissions. Usually, schools have online application on their school's admissions website as well. In my opinion, getting applications is nowhere near as important as finding a school that fits you (i.e. climate, size of school, dormitories, etc.)
2006-11-16 19:37:28 · answer #5 · answered by tbirdwrestler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to request the applications, and you have to do your own research into the schools that you are interested in.
2006-11-16 15:54:57 · answer #6 · answered by picopico 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you will. But you may want to try to apply for your own. Look at colleges you are interested in, try to go to college fairs-they are great. And remember Fastweb and Fafsa.
2006-11-16 15:57:12 · answer #7 · answered by RoxieC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep it seems like it does,, i am going to be a junior in the fall but it feels like just yesterday i was a freshman in high school.. its pretty weird but i am very excited.. i think at the beginning of every year it feels like it goes slow but after christmas holidays the year speeds up....
2016-03-28 23:09:44 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋