What Are Some Good Things to Put on a College Application?

[Sabaism]

Sooo... I've heard that colleges love things that have the words "national" on them. And leadership positions.
Like, what could a freshman start or join or win or what if you wanted to make it to like Stanford or John Hopkins?
sweatdrop

Why, yes, I do overachieve. A lot. Like, almost impractically...  

[44hrygydi]

Nothing wrong with being an overachiever, as long as you've got the guts to do it. xD Unlike me. o___o

I have heard that colleges love it when they hear you've had leadership experience or if you've been active in a club or have done volunteer work around the community or whatever. That boosts your chances for some reason.  

[Sabaism]

illusive_chaos

Nothing wrong with being an overachiever, as long as you've got the guts to do it. xD Unlike me. o___o

I have heard that colleges love it when they hear you've had leadership experience or if you've been active in a club or have done volunteer work around the community or whatever. That boosts your chances for some reason.

I don't really knowwww *stress*  

[v v starlight lunaria v v]

sweatdrop I have no clue sweatdrop

I just started my freshmen year in high school sweatdrop  

[44hrygydi]

Why would you fail!? I just noticed the poll. If it makes you feel any better, I settled for a cheap community college that was once a free community college for the poor who would never be able to get into schools like Harvard or Yale. And I'm proud of my choice. -does a heroic, proud pose-

Even if anyone chose to begin at a small, simple college, like I did, they could still make it to better colleges. It doesn't matter how or where you start, anyway. It's where you end up that matters. I've heard of people starting at community colleges and ending up in places like Harvard or Yale or John Jay or whatever good schools that are out there with great reps. It can happen.

And don't stress. Are you in your last year of high school?  

[Sabaism]

No, I'm a freshman.
Thanks though (:  

[Raechan Rie]

Colleges like to see a good GPA, good ACT/SAT score, National Honor Society, volunteer work, and other extra-curricular activities. Having a position in clubs is a good thing, but don't hesitate to put something down that you did but weren't an officer in.

Basically, if you think that a club or activity might give you some scholarly or real world experience, go for it. Just be sure not to stretch yourself too thin! smile

And good luck at getting into Standford! You will want to apply to multiple colleges though to be safe.  

[Landria03]

I wonder what GPA is.
We don't talk about that here in our country.
Though we are all going to be a freshman college next year.
Is GPA about grades or something?
Because it sounds like about grades like UPG (University Predicted Grade) or something  

[getmeoffthishellsite]

You're a smart girl, Saba. As long as you keep your head held high I'm sure you'll make it (:

My AP (college class in a high school setting) teacher says that trying higher level courses like AP, honors, and Dual Enrollment impresses colleges, even if you didn't get straight A's. To them, getting a C in honors is better than an A in regular classes. It shows you have more determination and don't mind a challenge. Like previous posters said, winning or placing in science/social studies fairs, spelling bees, etc and being active in clubs are good things to see on college applications.

=3 hope this helps.

PS: I'm an overachiever too surprised I'm going for a diploma where you have to pass at least 75% of your AP tests and do 75 hours of community service.
Why? Just because. Good luck!

 

[i love sunflowers]

Landria03

I wonder what GPA is.
We don't talk about that here in our country.
Though we are all going to be a freshman college next year.
Is GPA about grades or something?
Because it sounds like about grades like UPG (University Predicted Grade) or something

Your GPA is your Grade Point Average. Letter grades have assigned numbers ( F=0 D=1 C=2 B=3 A=4) and you calculate your GPA by adding up all those numbers from the courses you took in school and you have your GPA, it's incredibly important here.
Whats UPG?  

[i love sunflowers]

School government is big, like class president or vice president. It looks really good, or a JROTC program (idk if they have that at your school). The clothes are terrible and annoying, but you get used to it and it looks great.  

[Landria03]

i love sunflowers

Landria03

I wonder what GPA is.
We don't talk about that here in our country.
Though we are all going to be a freshman college next year.
Is GPA about grades or something?
Because it sounds like about grades like UPG (University Predicted Grade) or something

Your GPA is your Grade Point Average. Letter grades have assigned numbers ( F=0 D=1 C=2 B=3 A=4) and you calculate your GPA by adding up all those numbers from the courses you took in school and you have your GPA, it's incredibly important here.
Whats UPG?

UPG provides the university with a basis for ranking students, as applicants’ UPGs must reach a certain cut-off mark in order to be accepted into the university.

You could also think of it as a guide—namely, an estimate of your current status and your potential for excellence. Now whether you actualize that potential or not is entirely up to you.  

[i love sunflowers]

Landria03

i love sunflowers

Landria03

I wonder what GPA is.
We don't talk about that here in our country.
Though we are all going to be a freshman college next year.
Is GPA about grades or something?
Because it sounds like about grades like UPG (University Predicted Grade) or something

Your GPA is your Grade Point Average. Letter grades have assigned numbers ( F=0 D=1 C=2 B=3 A=4) and you calculate your GPA by adding up all those numbers from the courses you took in school and you have your GPA, it's incredibly important here.
Whats UPG?

That seems complicated.

UPG provides the university with a basis for ranking students, as applicants’ UPGs must reach a certain cut-off mark in order to be accepted into the university.

You could also think of it as a guide—namely, an estimate of your current status and your potential for excellence. Now whether you actualize that potential or not is entirely up to you.

 

[Tainted and Jaded]

How's your school year going?  

[puppylove713]

I don't really know. I started off in a community college, so I can't really say for sure what the more higher up colleges like to see.