SAT/ACT
Grades/GPA
Applications
Extracurriculars
Scholarships
100
1600
What is the highest score you can get on the new SAT?
100
High School grades
What grades matter for college admission?
100
Latest junior year summer
When should I start writing my essays?
100
Volunteering
What is a common extracurricular activity that colleges appreciate?
100
Free money you don't have to pay back
What is a grant/scholarship?
200
36
What is the highest score you can get on the ACT?
200
AP/IB and honors classes
What kinds of classes show colleges that you challenge yourself?
200
It's never too early
When should I start thinking about college?
200
Colleges prefer quality activities
Do colleges want quality or a quantity of activities?
200
SAT/ACT Scores
What do colleges commonly use to give full merit scholarships?
300
2400
What was the highest score possible on the old SAT?
300
English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies
What are some important classes colleges check for?
300
5-8 is the recommended number
How many colleges should I apply to?
300
Clubs, Sports, and other extracurricular activities
What are non-academic factors colleges consider in admitting students?
300
$2,500 for the student's freshman year of college
What is the amount National Merit Scholars receive?
400
65
How many minutes are you given to complete the reading section of the SAT?
400
Senior grades can be critical in the admission process
Do colleges care about your grades in Senior year of high school?
400
Recommendation letters
How do colleges assess your character?
400
Taking part in sports and doing Internships
How can you show leadership and drive?
400
7,500 Students
How many students get the National Merit Scholarship?
500
There is no penalty for wrong answers on the SAT or ACT
Is it okay to guess on the SAT/ACT?
500
No, class rank is not used in a simplistic manner
Do I get admitted everywhere because I graduated top of my class?
500
The common application
What type of application is accepted by nearly 700 colleges?
500
Competence, effectiveness, responsibility, character, passion, and focus.
What specific qualities do colleges look for in extracurriculars?
500
Complete the FAFSA
What do I need to do to qualify for federal aid?
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