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What is Your Hook? Baltimore MD
If you're like a lot of people, you probably believe that getting into a good college requires you to be the ""model"" candidate. Maybe you wrote it all down and somewhere, amongst all your college brochures, applications, and financial aid forms, you've got a checklist as follows.
Baltimore International College
(410) 752-4710
(410) 752-4710
17 Commerce Street, Commerce Exchange
Baltimore, MD
Baltimore, MD
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What is Your Hook?
What is Your Hook?
- Grades: Take all the hard classes you can and get on the honor roll — every semester!
- Standardized Test Scores: Study hard and get a perfect score on the SAT/ACT and any other tests you need to take.
- Recommendations: Get strong references from teachers, guidance counselors, bosses, or coaches — and senators if you know any.
- Application Essay: Be interesting and witty, but try to stay humble so the admission committee isn't put off.
- College Interview: Dress sharp and sound intelligent. (Practice in front of a mirror if needed). Perfect a good sense of humor and act mature!
You are more than a transcript
Good grades and high test scores are definitely important, but if everyone that applies meets all the same criteria that you do, then finding a way to set yourself apart from the pack is just as important. Colleges want a diverse student body of people with real interests and personalities, so as you get your applications together, don’t just highlight the obvious.
Author: Amy Ambler
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