Making your application a WOW!

What can make us say “WOW!”?• Quality of application• Resume/ activity sheet• Essay• Letters of recommendation• Interest level

Quality of Application

• Answer all the questions

• Complete it

• Hit “submit”

• Deadlines rule

Resume/Activity Sheet

• Start now: Keep record or journal

• Think outside of “school”

• Quality not quantity

• The Resume

Essay

• Be yourself• Be honest• Answer the question• Practice makes perfect• Ask for feedback• Clear AND concise

Letters of Recommendation

• Who?• How many: “Less Is More”• When to ask• What information should the student

provide?• Gentle reminders

Visit

• Displays interest • Create relationships• Opportunities for extraordinary

achievement• Increase likelihood

to graduate

Contact Information

Heather Renault

1-888-AT-SIENA

hrenault@siena.edu