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Creating a College Application that's Out of This World
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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.
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Acceptance Rate for Harvard Class of 2017
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Acceptance Rate for Harvard Class of 2017
5.79%
GOOD GRADESVOLUNTEER HOURSLEADERSHIP
This is all…
COMMON KNOWLEDGE
UNCOMMON KNOWLEDGE
(schools accept both)
Only use official exams
EXTRACURRICULARS
FOLLOW PASSION
NOt everyone needs to be NHS prez
FOLLOW YOUR PASSION
Underscheduleto become amazing. (Decrease stress)
innovateto become amazing(Don’t decrease ambition)
FOCUSto become amazing(Don’t decrease ambition)
DEPTHis better than
B R E A D T H
Intriguing & Hard to explain
is better than
diligent & Hard to do
1)Work hard2)Profit
Intriguing & Hard to explain
1)Choose your area2)Become an insider
3)Work hard 4)Seek hard-to-explain
projects5)Profit
Intriguing & Hard to explain
VIDEOhttp://www.today.com/id/41622747/ns/today-
parenting_and_family/t/inside-college-admissions-process/#.UBWqQ7Se47s
COLLEGESEARCH
REACHES
MATCHES
PRESTIGE
≠
The top 6
is better than
20 “so-so” apps
first come, first serve
Some schools have
Apps are reviewed at the same time
Some schools have
apply to one or multiple schools(it’s non-binding)
Some schools have
apply to one school(it’s binding)
Some schools have
means your is set
20% Early Decision vs. 7% total
Columbia University, Fall 2013
ESSAYS
Opportunity
THE Essay can be about almost
ANYTHING
BRAINSTORMING begins
Letters of recommendation
Select teachers who will write a positive letter
CRAFT a brag sheet
DON’T need A MILLI0N
resume
not a time to be humble
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
INTERVIEW
the “optional” interview
Prepare, then relax
Don’t be socially awkward
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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THANK YOU!
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