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Katera
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What are some important strategies I need to consider to get into a good school?
How can I get into a good college. Like what are things I should do in high school to help? #strive
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Theresa DeRoo
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Make this a full time job for yourself. By the beginning of your junior year there should be some things in place. ACT for one. My girls took it several times to nudge up their scores.
Applications happen early junior year as well. They will be looking for an essay. In this essay, be sincere; think it through. If you can write it the summer between your sophomore and junior year, even better. They are trying to get a good 'picture' of who you are. The other thing is to show improvement in your classes over time as well as level of difficulty. They are also interested in seeing how you spend your free time. Is it used prudently? Do you stick with things? You will also need 1 or 2 reference letters from teachers. Ask them very early on as it is sometimes many weeks before you can squeeze one out of someone. Also, clean up your Facebook page and other social media. They look, and a pile of nonsense or inappropriate items can make a difference.
See your school counselor. My girls had a good one. Ask questions, go back as often as you need to. It is their job to help you. Lastly, you are in competition with a huge pool of students and may not get into your first choice the first year. Be prepared to take transferable credits at your community college until you get in. Make sure they will transfer and you won't lose time or money.
Good luck to you, t
Applications happen early junior year as well. They will be looking for an essay. In this essay, be sincere; think it through. If you can write it the summer between your sophomore and junior year, even better. They are trying to get a good 'picture' of who you are. The other thing is to show improvement in your classes over time as well as level of difficulty. They are also interested in seeing how you spend your free time. Is it used prudently? Do you stick with things? You will also need 1 or 2 reference letters from teachers. Ask them very early on as it is sometimes many weeks before you can squeeze one out of someone. Also, clean up your Facebook page and other social media. They look, and a pile of nonsense or inappropriate items can make a difference.
See your school counselor. My girls had a good one. Ask questions, go back as often as you need to. It is their job to help you. Lastly, you are in competition with a huge pool of students and may not get into your first choice the first year. Be prepared to take transferable credits at your community college until you get in. Make sure they will transfer and you won't lose time or money.
Good luck to you, t