i wanna be a Spelwoman! i need advice

[HBCUlover]

i can't stop posting threads, im on a roll! (this thing is addictive)lol
annnyywhhooo,
Those of you who dont know me, my name is Hannah.
straight to the point- i need advice. spelman is my first choice so i have to make my application shine for them!lol.
i need help. anytype of help. idk. something that'll make me stand out or something. im so lost! mayb I'll become a panhandler, they make a lot of money.lmao!

[spel_diva2010]

If you want to stand out apply early. And in your essay, perhaps you want to choose the option where you can write your own essay and describe attributes about yourself and what makes you stand out, anything that you may have overcome.

Describe why you want to go to Spelman. What makes Spelman stand out versus other schools to you, but don't beat down the other schools, etc.

[HBCUlover]

Originally Posted by spel_diva2010

If you want to stand out apply early. And in your essay, perhaps you want to choose the option where you can write your own essay and describe attributes about yourself and what makes you stand out, anything that you may have overcome.

Describe why you want to go to Spelman. What makes Spelman stand out versus other schools to you, but don't beat down the other schools, etc.

they give me an option of writing an essay on the topic of my choice? but i believe when i downloaded their app there was a specific essay. i'll have 2 call them and ask them 2 send me an application b/c mayb the 1 i was was for 2007-2008.who knowss.lol
-->i definitely plan on applying early action! thats y i need a head start now.

[Arie]

You should call the admissions office for clarification. I was just as eager as you to apply this time last year but when Ms. Alexis Hudson, the admissions counselor, visited my city she told me to wait a little while before applying because they were about to change the essay question. I also recommend that you start early with getting your recommendations, make sure you get a copy of your high school transcript, get a copy of any any college transcript(s), and that you try to do some community service this summer. Apply Early Action (Non-binding) or Early Decision (if you are absolutely sure that Spelman is your first choice and this is binding) so that you can get an answer early. Try to visit the campus and talk to the admissions staff. It would also benefit you if you were to spend some time getting to know your high school counselor(s) because you will need their reccomendation(s) and they may also point you in the direction of scholarship money (which should come in handy). Lastly, keep your grades up, pray hard, and don't get discouraged! Spelman wants intelligent, mature, goal-oriented, and well-rounded young women. If this describes you than you are on the right track. Hopefully I'll see you during Spelbound 2009!
-Ariel M.
Spelman c/o 2012

[Arie]

Good Luck on becoming a Spelmanite!

[HBCUlover]

Originally Posted by Arie

You should call the admissions office for clarification. I was just as eager as you to apply this time last year but when the admissions Ms. Alexis Hudson, the admissions counselor, visited my city she told me to wait a little while before applying because they were about to change the essay question. I also recommend that you start early with getting your recommendations, make sure you get a copy of your high school transcript, get a copy of any any college transcript(s), and that you try to do some community service this summer. Apply Early Action (Non-binding) or Early Decision (if you are absolutely sure that Spelman is your first choice and this is binding) so that you can get an answer early. Try to visit the campus and talk to the admissions staff. It would also benefit you if you were to spend some time getting to know your high school counselor(s) because you will need their reccomendation(s) and they may point you in the direction of scholarship money (which should come in handy) Lastly, keep your grades up, pray hard, and don't get discouraged! Spelman wants intelligent, mature, goal- oriented, and well-rounded young women. If this describes you than you are on the right track. Hopefully I'll see you during Spelbound 2009!
-Ariel M.
Spelman c/o 2012

cool,thanks for the advice. i actually called Spelman 2day and asked them to send me an application package so i believe its the updated 1.lol who knows. ive also accumulated about if not more than 270 hours of community service. i worked with students at an elementary school for 2 years and now I'm apart of this program called TASA (Teens Against the Spread of Aids) and what we do is basically educated DC youth about health related issues through theater and other aspects of the Arts. i attend a prestigious college prep high school in Washington DC so our grading scale is different from all the other schools. for instance, a 95-100 is an A, 94-88 is a B, 87-79 is a C, 79-69 is a D, and anything below is an F. as of my 9th and 10th grade year, my GPA is a 3.0 ,however ive been making 4.0s throughout the 11th grade so my overall GPA is subject to rise to at least a 3.3. im also a candidate for the international baccalaureate (IB) program which shows that im taking challenging courses and ive been involved in several extracurricular activities but no sports.=[ . the reason i typed all that,lol, was to see whether or not i have a chance at getting in. what do you think?

[HBCUlover]

Originally Posted by Arie

Good Luck on becoming a Spelmanite!

thanks!i need more than luck though.lmao!