-applications (questions they ask)
--experience (extra-curricular clubs: how many are nesscessary)
-test scores(SAT...PSAT...finals...SAT2)
-when colleges start counting your grades
-what they expect
-scholarships (how to get them, how much they cover: eg.MD/PhD )
2006-12-23 11:14:12 · 8 answers · asked by mks 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
At the best schools, great grades are just a given. Admissions offices broke the record this year for the greatest number of valedictorian rejections. So what does that mean? Extra-curriculars and YOU as a person are more important than ever. But it's not quantity, it's quality that matters. In the past, desperate college applicants would jazz up their applications with a little volunteer work- But now they are especially wary of students who volunteer their time for the sake of transcripts.
So the key is to be yourself, show what really makes you tick. The classic example is that someone who is an expert accordian player would be MUCH more likely to get in then say, the class president.
There is so much to talk about and it is hard to personalize advice without knowing you. You have good questions and as you move along in the college process you can talk to me personally at CollegeCoach.biz. Best of luck
2006-12-23 11:46:17 · answer #1 · answered by College Coach 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are 3 styles of scholarships available precise now which you would be able to persist with for on the 2d. they are decide on based, grade based, and essay based. i visit tell you approximately each. the decide on based one is predicated on the tips from the FAFSA type. It specifically effects government provides, paintings learn application, and school financial help. the type will become available for the drawing near Fall semester or quarter on January a million of each 3 hundred and sixty 5 days. each state and school has its very own time decrease for it to be carried out. lacking the time decrease can effect how lots you get carry of from it. the 2d is decide on based scholarships. There are some available. you will desire to fill out an essay and supply probable references. there's a time decrease for it. finally, there are outdoors scholarships. you will come across them on the internet or on your community community. There are unfastened web pages to discover the internet based ones. The community ones would be placed on your intense college training place of work. there's a time decrease to end the kinds. that's particularly aggressive this 3 hundred and sixty 5 days to get carry of scholarships because of this financial gadget. The cut-off dates take place during the 300 and sixty 5 days. it is not in any respect too early to start up finding for them. stable success!
2016-12-15 07:04:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the things listed will help you get started. You also have to look for scholarships yourself. Go to the library--they should have a sourcebook of scholarships. Make sure you fill out the FAPSA. Contact the college's aid program after you are accepted.
2006-12-23 11:25:19 · answer #3 · answered by violetb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
write good essays on your scholar ship aplications. Sports are looked up on but even more is Community Service. Do alot. Some good places are your public library and your local Boys and girls club. this scores big points expecialy with local busninesses that are giveing scholarships. Work, Working is a big one because it shows that you can work your self and keep up in school. keep your gpa up and dicuss it more with your counceler
2006-12-23 11:28:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well your lookin at needing a 3.5 atleast good sat scores 2-3 extracurricular activities but the scholarship ic up to the college you just have to hope and pray
2006-12-23 11:18:02 · answer #5 · answered by d h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how you get a scholar ship is if ur really good in something, like soccer or math and stuff, how u get into college is based on ur grades, ur gpa for the whole entire high school and if u do co-curricular activites or after school activties( in the after school activites thing, it doesnt mean the more you do the better chance it is, its if its more important)
2006-12-23 11:24:14 · answer #6 · answered by burning ice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good SAt scores
sports
good studenst so yu ca get recommendations
well go in depth with a counselor
2006-12-23 11:17:52 · answer #7 · answered by Praiser in the storm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you be really smart and you do lots of volunteer and extra curricular work... if ur dumb- sorry theres no help u can get
2006-12-23 11:22:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋