The Ultimate Teen Guide to Getting into the Ivy League

How you write the story is more important than what you write about. Vocabulary is not as important as organization and the inspirational aspect or “wow” factor

WRITE AN EXCEPTIONAL ESSAY

How Do I Study for the SAT and ACT?

Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people

to write down everything, from tournament dates and college application deadlines to review session times, teachers’ office hours, and doctor’s appointments. Regarding college applications, definitely write down deadlines for the following:
•Essays
•Forms for teachers and guidance counselors
•SAT or ACT test dates (and prep courses if applicable)
•Financial aid form deadlines (Note: these aren’t the same as admissions deadlines)
•Meeting times with your teachers and guidance counselors
•Final due dates for all other documents and supplemental material

There is no such thing as a perfect person or perfect application. Simply discover what you are good at and what you enjoy doing, and keep doing it

sharpened his knowledge in science and biology, which allowed him to develop skills, experience, and achievements that make him special and unique.

Mark. He identifies himself as a science expert, has conducted impressive research and excelled in competitions in biology, and is planning on obtaining his PhD to become a physician. So far, he has received As in the highest-level courses offered at his school: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics C, and AP Calculus BC.
He has gotten Bs in a few English and History courses, but these details are not as important for someone like him because he still maintains a high GPA, and he will most likely do something groundbreaking in the science field in the future. This fact is further emphasized through his past accomplishments in research competitions and science teams, high scores on the Biology and Math SAT subject tests, his full-time work in research labs after school and over the summer, and his personal statement about how his interest in biology has continued to grow. Lastly, he has positive recommendations from professors and supervisors stating that he is intelligent, curious, positive, and passionate.

Your classes, extracurriculars and awards, letters of recommendation, SAT/ACT, and personal statement should come together to create a story that is consistent with focusing on your top strength.

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