What Colleges Look At!

Know how to calculate your GPA and keep track of it

NO academic time to waste!

Use your PSAT results to prepare for the SAT

Be sure to take the SAT in the 11th grade - Statistically students do best in June of the 11th grade

Take advantage of test preparation resources

Internships - Supervised job experience

Clubs/Sports - Long term commitment recommeded

Special Talent

Community Service - Document hours

Work Experience

Enrichment Activities - Perosnal and intellectual development

Leadership Positions and Self-Initiated Activities

Make Opportunities - Don't Wait for Them to Happen!

Personal statement (Read Writing the College Application Essay - on this website)

Single parent home

First Generation College Student

Economic Barriers

Immigrant Parents

Personal Problems -How have you dealt with and overcome these issues?

Make sure your teachers like and respect you