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- 9. × Simply meansto be a strong applicant
- 10. Why is thisImportant: × College Admissions are becoming more selective × More students getting rejected than ever × Less people are getting into other dream or safety schools × Solution? × Do more to stand out! × How? × We’ll show you!
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- 12. × Good Gradesleads to more opportunities × Basic thing to have on application × Can either bring you UP, or bring you DOWN
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- 14. What is aquality? × A quality is a characteristic or feature of someone or something × Discipline × Sense of Respect × Taking Responsibility × Working Hard × Punctuality × Positive Attitude × Ambitions × Having Commitment
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- 16. What does itmean to get Involved? × It means to devote your time and energy to an extracurricular activity (an activity you do outside of school)! × It can be a club, sport, a responsibility, etc.
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- 18. × Allows youto explore new interests × Great way to give back to your community × Colleges are going to interested in how you spend your free time. × There is a whole section on college applications all about EA. × Start strengthening this area now!
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- 20. List of Potential waysto get Involved:
- 21. Some Ideas: × AfterSchool All Star Clubs × Animal Shelter, × Schools on Wheels, × Soup Kitchen × Library, × Red Cross × Hospital × Schools × Sports × NHS (National Honor Society) × Get a Job × Beach Cleanups × Church roles × Girls Who Code × Minds Matter LA
- 22. ✕ is aclub meant to cultivate the leadership skills ✕ gives students of students the opportunity to run school events! ✕ Benefits × helps develop confidence and teamwork skills. ✕ Potential downsides × It’s rigorous, you need to dedicate extra time for club activities and may feel pressure to keep up with events. ✕ Application Process × Only sophomores and higher can apply. Associated Student Body (ASB)
- 23. ✕ Help morepeople gain access to reading materials by collecting books to donate! ✕ Some possible donation centers and organizations are: ✕ The Salvation Army ✕ Retirement Homes ✕ Kids Need to Read ✕ Reader to Reader ✕ Books for Africa ✕ Books Through Bars ✕ Bookmooch Donating Books
- 24. The Soup Kitchen Canbe a very rewarding experience and a great way to make a difference in your community! Some things volunteers do is: ✕ Clean around the kitchen ✕ Make Dinner ✕ Prep Veggies Places to volunteer ✕ Food Pantries ✕ Food Banks ✕ Soup Kitchens
- 25. How to writea formal Email
- 26. × Subject Line:Should briefly convey your purpose for your email. × “Concern about the Event” × “Recommendation Letter Request” × Greetings: Even if you are writing a very short email, include a greeting. × “Dear Ms. Fear” × “Hello Ms. Fear” × Length: Keep it concise. × Closing: Sign off with a... × "Thank you" × "Best" × “Best regards” × “Cheers” × “Thanks” × “Sincerely” × “Best wishes” ...and then your name.
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- 29. CC and BCC What’sthe difference?
- 30. ✕ We usethese buttons when we want to add other people in an email that is not intended for them, but should still be included in it. ✕ CC- Used when you want to add someone that should know about the email but are not required to respond to it. ✕ BCC- Is the same as CC, but people who are added to this list would be hidden from the others who are in the email.
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- 35. ✕ Networking isthe process of trying to meet new people who might be useful to you.
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- 37. Networking can helpyou ... × Gain more information about something. (college, job info) × Meet people who are willing to help you! × Learn about new opportunities, jobs, or internships. × Get over your shyness!
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- 39. × Use SocialMedia (LinkedIn) × Be Formal when talking or writing × Send them a message that you’d like to connect × You can connect by messages, phone calls, email, etc.
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- 41. × Start preparingfor the SAT × Complete practice test! × Challenge yourself × Take Honors, AP, or college courses × Begin exploring your passions and interests × It's never too late, it's never too early
- 42. Q & ATime!