What is Your Hook? Knoxville TN

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.

Tennessee School of Beauty of Knoxville Inc
(865) 588-7878
4704 Western Ave
Knoxville, TN
Tennessee Technology Center at Knoxville
(865) 546-5567
1100 Liberty St
Knoxville, TN
Fountainhead College of Technology
(865) 688-9422
3203 Tazewell Pke
Knoxville, TN
Reuben - Allen College
(865) 966-0400
120 Center Park Dr
Knoxville, TN
Johnson Bible College
(865) 573-4517
7900 Johnson Dr
Knoxville, TN
University of Tennessee
(865) 974-1000
Circle Park
Knoxville, TN
South College
(865) 251-1800
3904 Lonas Road
Knoxville, TN
Pellissippi State Technical Community College
(865) 694-6400
10915 Hardin Valley Road
Knoxville, TN
ITT Technical Institute - Knoxville
(865) 671-2800
10208 Technology Dr
Knoxville, TN
Maryville College
(865) 981-8000
502 E Lamar Alexander Pky
Maryville, TN
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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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