http://www.scoreatthetop.com/blog/2009/07/rise-up-juniors-take-action/ Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:34:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 http://www.scoreatthetop.com/blog/2009/07/rise-up-juniors-take-action/#comment-934 Lynn M Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:13:48 +0000 http://www.scoreatthetop.com/blog/?p=78#comment-934 It is also a good idea to consider what extra-cirricular and job-related experience you can offer as part of your background for your essay or student resume. If you can work part-time or volunteer in an area that interests you (considering your possible direction for a college major or future career) you will gain important experience and show admissions just how dedicated and focused you are! Stay focused on your studies because your grades are very important at this point, but try to fit in opportunities to grow beyond academics and help you stand out in a sea of applications. It is also a good idea to consider what extra-cirricular and job-related experience you can offer as part of your background for your essay or student resume. If you can work part-time or volunteer in an area that interests you (considering your possible direction for a college major or future career) you will gain important experience and show admissions just how dedicated and focused you are! Stay focused on your studies because your grades are very important at this point, but try to fit in opportunities to grow beyond academics and help you stand out in a sea of applications.

]]> http://www.scoreatthetop.com/blog/2009/07/rise-up-juniors-take-action/#comment-932 Carnival of College Admission Dog Days of Summer Edition Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:15:26 +0000 http://www.scoreatthetop.com/blog/?p=78#comment-932 [...] thinking about those college applications.  Jason Robinovitz offers a clarion call in his post, Rise Up, Juniors! Take Action! that appears at Score At The [...] [...] thinking about those college applications.  Jason Robinovitz offers a clarion call in his post, Rise Up, Juniors! Take Action! that appears at Score At The [...]

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