Week 1
A one-sentence expression of your identity that will guide your college admissions process and beyond. It is a flexible, adaptable statement that changes as you do!
What is a soundbite
An approach where admissions officers consider the whole applicant, rather than just their academic metrics like grades and test scores.
What is a Holistic approach?
Activities are an important part of holistic admissions
What are Extracurricular activities?
A question is a question that is designed to assess how a candidate has handled specific situations in the past
What is a behavioral question?
A statement intended to cushion the blow of what’s to follow.
What is a buffer statement?
I will start up my own company
I will research four universities within the next month.
What are Long and Short Term Goals
1.Academic Profile
2.Narrative Profile
What are the two sides of a college application?
Financial aid and scholarships
What makes college accessible to many students?
A centralized application platform.
What is the common application?
1.Informational Interviews
2.Admissions Interviews
3.Job Interviews
4.Behavioral Interviews
What are the 4 types of interviews?
A concise declaration of your core values, purpose, and vision for your career.
What is a Mission Statement?
1.Transcripts/GPA
2.Test Scores
What two things are considered in your academic profile?
•Connect personal goals to the school
•Reflect on fit
What should your college essay tells the school?
Recommendation letters and college-specific essays like the “Why Us” essay.
What sorts of things are included in the supplements component of the Common App?
They give up to $10,000/year for up to four years.
What kind of scholarship does the Wentcher Foundation give?
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Time-based
What is the criteria for a SMART goal?
Tell a story that lets admissions officers know who you are and what you bring!
A goal of your college admissions application?
Asks you to explain why you are interested in attending a particular college or university.
What is a college Essay?
At least one month before the application is due!
What is the time frame when asking for a recommendation?
A CPS Student with at least a 3.0 GPA and eligibility to apply for FAFSA.
What students qualify for the Wentcher scholarship?
One concise sentence (40 words max).
What is the length of a soundbite?
You have to be wealthy to go to college
What is a common Myth about attending college?
1. Allows you to showcase your personality, experiences, and values.
2. Enables admissions officers to see beyond grades and test scores.
3. Sets you apart from other applicants
What does a college admissions essay allows you to do?
Proofread
What is one thing you want to do before hitting the submit button on your common app?
Submit a reflection and thank-you letter to your interviewer.
What to do to get credit for the mock interview?