<p>So what can I do to get into this school? What kind of classss should I take to prepare myself and what are the basic education levels of most prospies or freshman? I'm not looking for numbers I'm looking for the classes or class type. What kind of writing, math, reading, science, history, other classes is recommened before applying to this school. Is it recommened to know physcics, calculus, can read a 1000 pg book, fluent in 2 languages ect. I am curently a student at a community college and was focusing on math but now I am focusig on learning spanish and hopefully Japanese in spring and some kind of history class (I want to learn all kinds of history so ill just start somewhere), next semester Ill probably be taking a writing, science, and spanish class. I'm currently working on a 2 year Oregon transfer degree (but want to enter Reed as a freshman) however I'm taking a lot of classes for fun so any basic requirements that's needed to get in other than whats needed for my degree would be apprieciated. I'm not a heavy with math and science which seems to be the 2 things colleges care about, but I take them because they're important for my degree and understanding the way the world works. Im more into history, writing, language and art and often study these for fun and want to take a lot of these classes at the community college. I should also mention that I am not taking summers off and I'm also working about 25 hrs a week, plus by the summer term I plan on being enrolled with the local university and the community college at the same time (we have a program for this). Then if I get the grades needed to get accepted want to major in Chinese at Reed College. So besides getting good grades and working hard what should I do to make sure that I get accepted or give myself the best chance of getting accepted? This school is my first choice in colleges but I'm also looking at other colleges like the University of Chicago but so far unless I got a ridiculously large grant and even then I would still be iffy about it, I still like Reed the best and want to do evertything I can to get into this school.</p>
<p>Spelling it ‘school’ in the question?</p>
<p>You say you are taking classes at a community college? If you take even 1 class beyond high school, you cannot be considered a freshman for most colleges.
Consider writing in paragraphs and taking some writing courses to improve your English written language skills.</p>
<p>Please ignore the fact I misspelled “school”, I was having difficulties with the backsace button on my new tablet, which is why the whole sounds weird.</p>
<p>Reread and proof your paragraph; it’s not just the spelling.</p>
<p>Im aware of that but unlike computers where I can change the paragraph easily, I don’t know how to use a tablet yet and just wanted it out there.</p>
<p>Here are a few basic thoughts about what you need to do to get into Reed. First, you should show broad competency in the core liberal arts (humanities, sciences, social sciences), which is probably best demonstrated by your high school curriculum and grades. Second, you should have good aptitude test scores (SAT, ACT). Third, in the areas in which you say you are most interested, such as language, you should show a particular aptitude and achievement and commitment, not just in courses but beyond that – in writing, advanced courses, other possible achievements and recognition. Fourth, you should answer the “Why Reed” essay question in a way that links your personal history and aspirations to what you can bring to the Reed community, and why Reed is your top choice. (It will help a lot of you visit the college prior to applying.)</p>
<p>@mackinaw So, If I visit Reed prior to my application or around the time applications are being reviewed, will that be seen as a plus, especially if I live in New York?</p>
<p>@AlanofTrebond, if you are taking college classes right now (planning to get an Oregon transfer degree), you cannot enter Reed (or any college) as a first year. You’ll have to choose ‘transfer’ on the application and this could affect your financial aid in some cases. Many colleges do not guarantee to meet full need for transfer applicants although iirc I think that Reed does promise to meet full need for transfer students but not necessarily for students accepted from the waitlist. You should check this and whether they are need aware for transfer students as well. </p>
<p>@mackinaw Thank you so much, you’re advice was really helpful. oh and guess what I just got a 4.0 in my Spanish class. it’s difficult, but I will continue to work hard and probably get more A’s, besides I need more is to balance out the 3.0 (B) I got in math class.</p>