creating a college application that's out of this world
DESCRIPTION
Learn how to stand out with the ever increasing college admissions scene with advice on how to create an out of this world college application.TRANSCRIPT
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Acceptance Rate for Harvard Class of 2017
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Acceptance Rate for Harvard Class of 2017
5.79%
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GOOD GRADESVOLUNTEER HOURSLEADERSHIP
This is all…
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COMMON KNOWLEDGE
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UNCOMMON KNOWLEDGE
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(schools accept both)
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Only use official exams
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EXTRACURRICULARS
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FOLLOW PASSION
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NOt everyone needs to be NHS prez
FOLLOW YOUR PASSION
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Underscheduleto become amazing. (Decrease stress)
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innovateto become amazing(Don’t decrease ambition)
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FOCUSto become amazing(Don’t decrease ambition)
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DEPTHis better than
B R E A D T H
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Intriguing & Hard to explain
is better than
diligent & Hard to do
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1)Work hard2)Profit
Intriguing & Hard to explain
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1)Choose your area2)Become an insider
3)Work hard 4)Seek hard-to-explain
projects5)Profit
Intriguing & Hard to explain
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VIDEOhttp://www.today.com/id/41622747/ns/today-
parenting_and_family/t/inside-college-admissions-process/#.UBWqQ7Se47s
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COLLEGESEARCH
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REACHES
MATCHES
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PRESTIGE
≠
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The top 6
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is better than
20 “so-so” apps
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first come, first serve
Some schools have
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Apps are reviewed at the same time
Some schools have
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apply to one or multiple schools(it’s non-binding)
Some schools have
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apply to one school(it’s binding)
Some schools have
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means your is set
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20% Early Decision vs. 7% total
Columbia University, Fall 2013
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ESSAYS
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Opportunity
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THE Essay can be about almost
ANYTHING
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BRAINSTORMING begins
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Letters of recommendation
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Select teachers who will write a positive letter
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CRAFT a brag sheet
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DON’T need A MILLI0N
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resume
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not a time to be humble
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EXAMPLE 2• Developed agenda and
led meetings covering
finances and outreach
• Hosted Spanish food
exhibition with 10 vendors
• Raised $1,000 to support
local charities and outings
• Led team to victories in
Spanish language
competitions
• Developed relations w/
local schools to promote
Spanish and idea
exchange
EXAMPLE 1
• Weekly meetings w/
members
• Planned cultural
events
• Fundraised for
cultural outings
• Competed in regional
language
competitions
• Had correspondences
with other Spanish
students
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INTERVIEW
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the “optional” interview
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Prepare, then relax
Don’t be socially awkward
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RECAP
transcript and test scores are #1 & 2
Less is more with extracurriculars
Find the right school for the right reasons
Essays, letters of recommendations, the resume, interviews make a person real (and not just a number)
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www.ivyplanners.com
832-390-1840
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THANK YOU!
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