making your application a wow!
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It's all about first impressions. Learn what you can do right now to make your application stand out in the crowd.TRANSCRIPT
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