i wanna be a Spelwoman! i need advice - Page 2

hb412 · #8 06-20-2008

If you apply through the common app (commonapp.org) you can choose your own essay. The common app asks for a essay and then a little short response on your extracurriculars. I used the commonapp to apply Early Notification.

Arie · #9 06-21-2008

I was an IB student (full IB) and its a great program but I also took a few Dual Enrollment classes at a local community college so that I could have some guaranteed credits. My school system allows its high school students to do this free of charge but if you have the chance to and the time to (don't go overboard I was in marching band and was Student Council Vice President among other things so I only took two classes total over 2 semesters in the evening) you should (if you can) because it shows that you can not only college prep. courses (IB, AP...) but the college atmosphere as well while getting college credit. Know your limits because I got a little over excited (I participated maybe a little too much) during my senior year so I had to let a few things go to keep my sanity. My advice to you is no matter what you do or don't do, DO NOT GET SENIORITIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HBCUlover · #10 06-21-2008

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Originally Posted by Arie

I was an IB student (full IB) and its a great program but I also took a few Dual Enrollment classes at a local community college so that I could have some guaranteed credits. My school system allows its high school students to do this free of charge but if you have the chance to and the time to (don't go overboard I was in marching band and was Student Council Vice President among other things so I only took two classes total over 2 semesters in the evening) you should (if you can) because it shows that you can not only college prep. courses (IB, AP...) but the college atmosphere as well while getting college credit. Know your limits because I got a little over excited (I participated maybe a little too much) during my senior year so I had to let a few things go to keep my sanity. My advice to you is no matter what you do or don't do, DO NOT GET SENIORITIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

giirrl!! this is what happened 2 me. i applied for this program called HISCIP.it allows be to take classes at a college or university in dc or md for credits.i filled out my application and everything for Georgetown and there was a possible 16 credits i believe. i worked so hard on that application 2.then 1 day my counselor calls me down and tells me my IB coordinator wont allow any IB students 2 do the program b/c it would b too much on us b/c we would not only have 2 fulfill the requirements of IB we would also have 2 fulfill the requirements of the university. i was upset but there was nothing i could do. the only think i can really try 2 do now is do a little more volunteering but idk how b/c i have 2 apply for early action in November and idk if that would b enough time. im pretty much lockd now i can only hope the things i have done during 9th 10th and 11th are good enough 2get me in=[

hb412 · #11 06-21-2008

Building up your resume in the summer can really help you out. Community outreach in the summer can boost your application. If theres still time, you should try for an internship too. Summer jobs/internships show colleges that your responsible and mature. Best of luck with spelman

HBCUlover · #12 06-21-2008

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Originally Posted by hb412

Building up your resume in the summer can really help you out. Community outreach in the summer can boost your application. If theres still time, you should try for an internship too. Summer jobs/internships show colleges that your responsible and mature. Best of luck with spelman

i currently work in web design/ video production and writing/producing. im suppose 2 b hosting a talk show for the work site but im not sure, well, thanks 4 the help!=]