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9th and 10th 11th grade
College
senior year
Apply to a college
Things to know/do
100
Which grades should you get during high school?
A & B No Cs, Ds, Fs !!!!!
100
What are 3 major differences between a CSU and a UC ?
UC more expensive UC is research based UC has more campuses UC is more competitive UC has a lower acceptance rate
100
Name 4 test you need to take as a senior?
*SAT *ACT *ELM *EPT
100
What are some of extracurricular activities you can do?
sports clubs volunteer work
100
Do colleges look at all your grades that you received from 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade ?
YES!!!!!!!
200
Which kinds of classes should you be taking?
AP & HONORS
200
When do you start applying to colleges?
first semester November 1st-30th
200
What do colleges look for in a student ?
*good grades (B or better) *well rounded *extra curricular activities
200
What are 5 factors in choosing a school to apply too?
far or close to home. financial aid does it have your major? big or small campus private or public campus
200
who is an undergrad?
a student pursuing a bachelor's degree program (usually 4 years) at a college or university.
300
Who should you always be contact with in you school ?
YOUR COUNSELOR!!!!
300
What is a major?
A subject you specialize in while trying to receive a degree.
300
How many prompts do you have to write ion your personal statement?
2
300
How long should you spend writing and revising your personal statement?
As much time as you can until it is perfect.
300
Who is a grad student?
a student who, having obtained a bachelor's degree, is now pursuing a master's, Phd, or "graduate degree" in graduate school
400
In 11th grade, second semester, there is a test you should take. What is the name of the test?
SAT
400
How do you choose what college to attend?
Factors in attending college
400
describe the two prompts in the personal statement?
Prompt 1- Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations. Prompt 2- Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?
400
What are some steps you need take in high school in order to apply to colleges.
meet the requirements - good grades - extra curricular activities - take SAT other
400
Tell me 10 things you learned today.
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500
What are 3 things you need to do during your 11th grade year?
*VISIT COLLEGE CAMPUSES *THINK ABOUT WHAT SCHOOLS ARE INTERESTING *THINK ABOUT A MAJOR *PSAT
500
Name 1 thing you need to go each month during your senior year.
August - September : October: November: December, January, February: March - April : May: June:
500
Name 5 CSU, UCs, and 2 privates
any CSU, UC or private
500
By what date do you need to submit your personal statement to the UC schools and submit all your application?
NOVEMBER 30th or before
500
Besides the SAT, what other test is also important to take in your senior year ?
ACT