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Showing Colleges the Whol e Picture

Gain valuable tips on academic performance, standardized tests, activities, recommendations, essays, interviews, and demonstrated interest to maximize college acceptance chances. Learn how quality trumps quantity in involvement, the significance of recommendation letters, and the power of personal statements in portraying yourself authentically. Embrace the opportunity to shine through interviews and display interest through campus visits and proactive communication with admissions representatives. Make informed choices and present your best self for college admissions success.

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Showing Colleges the Whol e Picture

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  1. Showing Colleges the Whole Picture A VIEW FROM BEHIND THE DESK

  2. WHAT DO COLLEGES CONSIDER? • Academic performance • Standardized tests • Activities and involvement • Letters of recommendations • College essay/personal statement • Personal interview • Demonstrated Interest

  3. ACTIVITIES AND INVOLVEMENT • Quality, not quantity, of involvement • Leadership positions and continuing commitments • Employment in place of activities • Service/Volunteerism • Activities resume enhances application • Involvement leads to opportunity

  4. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION • Submit 1 – 3 letters, even if not required • Value of selection • Offers different perspective on a student • Give time and instructions and format of required letter • Provide an activities resume and transcript • Write a thank you note

  5. COLLEGE ESSAY/PERSONAL STATEMENT • Your voice in the application process • Opportunity to share personal values and story • Choose your topic carefully • Essays should be unique, but not weird • Follow the directions • Proofread, edit, rewrite • Don’t save it for last!

  6. PERSONAL INTERVIEW • Important, even if not required • Opportunity for colleges to get to know you beyond your transcript and test scores • Way for you to learn more about the college • Parent vs. student roles • Practice interviewing – it’s a skill

  7. DEMONSTRATED INTEREST • Distinguish yourself – in a good way • Visit the campus/interview/express interest • Be proactive in contacting your admissions representative. • Provide additional information as appropriate.

  8. Questions? OpInform 2017

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