GPA
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Protecting your gpa is not a good idea
True, taking challenging classes is appealing to colleges, even if you don't get an A in the course
CHALLENGE YOURSELF
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You should write your essay about a time before high school
False, your essay should talk about an experience you went through in high school
How many schools should you apply to?
As many as possible, some seniors submitted as many as 40 this year!
Which is the correct pronunciation?
A) FASFA
B) FAFSA
C) FACSA
B, Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Which extracurricular is better?
Art or Dance
Trick question! As long as you are involved and take on leadership positions, all extracurriculars are important!
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GPA is just as important as SAT
Not exactly, SATs are optional as of right now but most schools will not be by 2025. Study for your SAT and keep your GPA up!
What are supplemental essays?
Fun little extra essays that colleges like to throw on to get to know you and your choices better
You can only apply to Texas schools on ApplyTexas
True, pretty self explanatory
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College is unaffordable no matter what my income is
False, thankfully. There are many types of financial aid and need-met schools that will help pay your college tuition! (need-met schools tend to be competitive)
Is ASP is an extracurricular?
Yes, literally everything can be listed as an extracurricular. If not an extracurricular then it is counted as an activity (sometimes they are pretty much the same thing on your app)
When should you start worrying about gpa?
First semester of 9th grade... but it's not too late! Believe it pr not, you can get into Harvard with terrible first semester grades! (all about growth)
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Your first draft will be the one you submit
FALSE! You'll probably end up throwing away your first two drafts, don't be discouraged though because your final product will be so worth it.
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You can apply to Texas schools through CommonApp
Yes, some, but you should use ApplyTexas because of the CommonApp application limit
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Loans are free money
No, the types of free money are grants and scholarships
Give one example of a "major-specific" extracurricular
Which one looks better on apps?
A) An A-average gpa with regular classes
B) B-average gpa with AP/DC classes?
B, challenge yourself please!!!!
What should your main essay be about?
You and an experience in which you have changed as a person. (Please do not write about how you love your mother)
How often should you update scoir?
Three times a week, Ms.Morgan will show up in your nightmares... it's happened to all of us.
How do you take out a private loan?
DON'T. Private loans are the main cause of student debt and should be avoided
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Only participate in educational extracurriculars
False, please don't do that... Colleges love to see all types of interests, whether they are academic or not
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Senior year is supposed to be an easy year.
Definitely false. Even though schools don't see your senior year grades, they do see your classes and previous ones. Don't take it easy.
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You should mention specific schools in your essay!
NO!!! Don't mention a specific school in an essay that goes to every school ....
What are the main application sites that are used?
Apply Texas and CommonApp, you don't need to remember this now but we're telling you anyway!
What type of schools meet your needs?
Need-met schools!
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Taking care of siblings or working will look bad compared to school activities
False, don't worry if you don't have time to join clubs, colleges take into consideration that students take care of siblings or work