<p>To the class of 2013:</p>
<p>Greetings! I hope all of you are having a great summer and have begun the college application process or continue to add colleges to your list. I was in your shoes last year, and it was one of the more exciting times of my life ( getting into college tops that).</p>
<p>I simply wanted to extend the opportunity for everyone to ask any questions you may have regarding schools or specific parts about the college application process.</p>
<p>A Little Backround: I'm going to be attending Syracuse University and have a dual major of English and Broadcast journalism. Overall, I was not surprised with how my college acceptances/denials turned out. I was accepted into SU, BU, Emerson College, Loyola University Maryland, Fairfield, and Marist College. I got denied from Northwestern, but I realized it was a reach to begin with so I wasn't too optimistic.</p>
<p>How did I get into a college? Interesting question. I would say I was an above average student ( B+ GPA) while taking courses ranging from AP English Literature to Ancient Greek Honors. I displayed to college admission officers that I showed the ability to be a hard worker at a reputable private school, but I could potentially even be a better student in college.</p>
<p>I felt that my application was well rounded as a whole. It might seem surprising to some that I got into schools with an average GPA and average SAT/ACT's, but my college essay, extra curricular activities and my interest in those colleges made a difference.</p>
<p>I can't emphasize this enough: After looking at all your options, and there's one school that sticks out, PLEASE APPLY EARLY! I applied Early Decision to Syracuse and it was the best choice for me. Syracuse was very generous with their package, but please do plenty of research before making this decision. Everyone has a different situation so its important to discuss this with your parents.. Each guidance department is different, but if you do apply early I am thinking you should notify all involved as soon as possible ( latest being mid- October).</p>
<p>I will help with any questions you may have for me. Maybe you are interested in the schools I applied to and want to learn some good tips about improving the process? I will certainly be up for it. Although, there were plenty of schools I didn't apply to that I have knowledge of so I am willing to assist you with any schools you might be interested in.</p>
<p>This may be a stressful next few months, but trust me on this. You will all make the right decisions in the end and land in places that suit you best. Feel free to post questions on this thread, or send me a direct message if you are more comfortable.</p>
<p>In the end, I challenge all of you to focus on finding ways to stand out in your application, and utilize the advice I can offer you and ultimately help you enter the next chapter in your careers.</p>
<p>Enjoy the rest of the summer!</p>