Components of a College Application

Why is your High School Transcript important in the College admission process?

• Patterns speak louder than outcomes

• Your GPA is the most important factor when it comes to admissions although ACT is a close second.

• Class Rank and schedule difficulty also matter.

• They can also be a useful tool for prepping for a college interview or to give to the teachers who are writing your letters of recommendation .

Why is your Resume important in the College admission process?

• It gives colleges a snapshot of your accomplishments, extracurriculars, hobbies, and work history.

• Patterns speak louder than outcomes.

• They can also be a useful tool for prepping for a college interview

• •It's an opportunity for admissions officers to understand who you are beyond the classroom.

Why is your Personal Statement important in the College admission process?

• The personal statement essay offers insight into your unique experiences, values, and perspectives.

• It's an opportunity to display your GPA.

• It's an opportunity to display your ACT score.

• It's an opportunity for admissions officers to understand who you are beyond the classroom.

What are the 4 P's of a Compelling Personal Statement?

• Personal, Purposeful, Practical, and Powerful

• Personal, Purposeful, Polite, and Powerful

• Personal, Powerful, Pertinent, and Practical

• Personal, Popular, Practical, and Powerful

What do the the letters L O R S mean in the College admission process?

Why are Letters of Recommendation (LORS) important in the College admission process?

• Letters of recommendation stand as a testament to your academic successes, and personal achievements.

• They provide admission representatives with valuable information that's not necessarily obvious from your college application alone.

• They provide information on your writing style.

• Letters of recommendation stand as a testament to your unique qualities, character, tenacity.

What is the top score that you can get on your ACT?

• 28

• 26

• 36

• 38

1. The importance of a college education when seeking employment is …

• 1. Shrinking

• 1. Irrelevant

• Growing

• Neutral

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of graduating college in 4 years?

• You can start your career sooner

• You will not need to pay tuition for additional semesters

• You have more time to figure out what to major in

• You will accrue less interest on your student loans

A Grant is...

• Free money awarded by nonprofit and private organizations that is used to pay for school; can be given out for academic accomplishments, talents, or to pursue specific areas of study/interests.

• Borrowing money to attend college; you must repay the money and any interest that it accrues (builds up) over time.

• Earning money to pay for school by performing a part-time job on campus.

• A form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid; it can be awarded by the college/university or by the federal government.