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(And why should I care about this if I’m not planning on going to college?)  \nApplying to College 2: Writing the Essay I  \nWhat is the college essay and how can it help me get into college or land a job?  \nApplying to College 3: Writing the Essay II  \nWhich personal strengths do I want to highlight in my essay, and what experience reflects these strengths?  \nApplying to College 4: Writing the Essay III  \nWhich facts and details of my experience will create the most clear and compelling essay?  \nApplying to College 5: Writing the Essay IV  \nWhat are the most important things to remember when organizing and writing my essay?  \nApplying to College 6: Writing the Essay V  \nWhat do I need to consider when I proof-read and revise my essay?  \n© 2013 Roads to Success. For information on re-use under our Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike license, [visit www.roadstosuccess.org](visit www.roadstosuccess.org 49)[ 49](visit www.roadstosuccess.org 49)  \nPLANNING PYRAMID  \nGRADE 12, Unit 2, Applying to College  \nSome Students Will:  \n• Solicit help from a parent or teacher to proof-read their college essay and make recommended changes.  \nMost Students Will:  \n• Complete an online college application.  \n• Understand the difference between a good and poor college essay.  \n• Identify personal qualities that would appeal to an employer or college admissions officer, and provide evidence of the writer’s character.  \n• Write and revise a college essay, or an essay suitable as an answer to a “tell me about yourself” interview question.  \nAll Students Will:  \n• Undertand the elements that may be included in a college application: transcript, SAT/ACT scores, essay, letters of recommendation, portfolio, and application fee (or fee waiver).  \n• Understand the purpose of a college essay and the kinds of questions typically asked.  \n50 © 2013 Roads to Success. For information on re-use under our Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike license, [visit www.roadstosuccess.org](visit www.roadstosuccess.org)  \nRoads to Success  \nis a new program designed to help middle and high school students prepare for their futures. This newsletter will keep you posted on what we’re doing in school, and how families can follow through at home.  \nFor more information about Roads to Success, please visit our website: [www.roadstosuccess.org](www.roadstosuccess.org).  \nDid you know?  \nOf college freshmen surveyed at four-year schools in 2011:  \n58% attended their first-choice college.  \n52% of students reported that at least some of their college financing came from loans.  \nSOURCE:  \nThe American Freshman: National Norms Fall 2011 Higher Education Research Institute, UCLA  \nGrade 12 Applying to College  \nFamily Newsletter  \nCollege Admissions 101  \nCongratulations on being the proud parent of a highschool senior! There’s a lotto do in the year ahead, particularly if your student plans to go to college in  \nthe fall. The decisions are big, the stakes feel high, and every step may be filled with drama. Here’s a list of what to expect and resources to help you cope.  \nChoosing Colleges If your teen isn’t sure what school she wants to attend, now is the time for further research. Online tools like [RUReadyND.com](RUReadyND.com) can help narrow her search.  \nStudents sometimes sort college choices as reach, match, and safety schools to rate their chances of getting in. Applying to at least one of each is recommended. Research shows that students often do well at the most difficult schools that will accept them, so it’s good to aim high for at least one (reach) school.  \nIf possible, students should visit their top choices to see  \nhow each campus feels.  \nCompleting Applications Applications are usually due in late fall or early winter. 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