How to Enhance Your College Applications District Convention 2017 Broneka Kovarkez, District College EXPO Coordinator Jason Leung, Regions 11 & 12 College EXPO Coordinator Catherine Cao, Region 13 College EXPO Coordinator

The 3 “BEE’s” to success BEE Active! BEE Dedicated! BEE Motivated!

What are colleges looking for? Well rounded, diverse group of students Factors: Location Rigor of academic course load Consistent extracurricular involvement Personal statements Standardized test scores Letter of recommendations (only some)

School Take AP classes Challenge yourself Demonstrates drive and motivation to succeed Earn college credit Maintain a good GPA Ensure that your GPA is good enough for college is crucial! A-G Requirements

Standardized Testing Subject Tests SAT/ACT Some colleges may recommend/require it Cannot take SAT with it on the same day SAT/ACT STUDY!!! (PSAT) https://www.khanacademy.org/ Take prep classes http://www.kaptest.com/ Some colleges require the written essay still!

Extracurriculars Programs Clubs Colleges like to see continued involvement in something. Quality over Quantity Programs Colleges like to see continued involvement Leadership Robotics Sports

Recognition in Key Club Member Recognition Program Bronze Silver Gold Platinum Division Recognition Officer of the Month Member of the Month awards handed out at Division Banquet District Contests Distinguished: LTG, Club President, Club Vice President, Club Treasurer, Club Secretary Outstanding: Club President, Club Vice President, Club Treasurer, Club Secretary Appreciation: Club President, Club Vice President, Club Treasurer, Club Secretary Sandy Nininger Member of the Year….and more!!!

Recognition at School Science Olympiad/Academic Decathalon Sports Study hard and place in events Become a team leader Clubs (in general) Become a club leader Start your own club! Leadership/Student Government Become a school leader Earn admiration from school faculty, which they in return will help you with college apps, scholarships, and other opportunities! Sports Show motivation to improve! Demonstrate sportsmanship MVP, MIP, Coach’s Award, etc. Band/Orchestra Become a section leader Work as a team to accomplish great things Academics Be apart of organizations such as CSF or National Honor Society Honor roll

Local Programs School District Student Leadership CASL Upward Bound Seal of Multilingual Proficiency American Legion Summer Programs/ Internships CASL Upward Bound Mayor’s Top Teens Program Boys State/Girls State (for Juniors in High School only)

Scholarships/Awards ....AND SO MUCH MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AXA Achievement Scholarship Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Congressional Medal of Merit Congressional Merit Honor Award Buck Achievers PG&E STEM Scholarship Program The Kaiser Permanente Health Care Career Scholarship Program The Lowe’s Scholarship US Bank The Ford Family Foundation NACA Foundation Beans for Brains Bezos Scholars Program (Juniors in High School only) Nordstrom Scholarship Program ....AND SO MUCH MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Scholarship Search Engines Resources Scholarship Search Engines Fastweb Scholarships.com CollegeBoard.com Scholarshiphelp.org Talk with a school counselor, or a college counselor Contact the District College Expo Coordinator cnhkc.collegeexpo@gmail.com College Board https://www.collegeboard. org/ ACT http://www.act.org/

Tips Recommended = Required Plan in advance BE COMPETITIVE Research your major thoroughly Show interest in your major while in high school

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Acknowledgements The CNH Key Club District would like to acknowledge the following individuals who have contributed to this presentation over the years. Broneka Kovarkez, District College EXPO Coordinator Jason Leung, Regions 11 & 12 College EXPO Coordinator Catherine Cao, Region 13 College EXPO Coordinator