New SAT + Demonstrated Interest Beyond the Books: New SAT + Demonstrated Interest Hello and welcome to today’s presentation. We all know that colleges value grades and test scores as crucial components of admissions. That’s a given, and if you’d like more information on how to raise your grades or scores, I’d encourage you to check out C2 Education’s online library of webinars, located at C2educate.com. Today, though, we’re going to go Beyond the Books, to touch on another important part of your college admissions story: extracurricular activities. I use that word, “story,” very deliberately, because when you’re applying to college that’s what you’re doing: you’re selling the story of yourself as a student, for the last four years. You’re trying to show the colleges who you are and how you’ve become that person, and the sorts of activities you’ve involved yourself in help you to support those claims. But before we get fully into the presentation, let me tell you a bit about myself…[next slide] 1

About Me – Jacob Kantor Cal State University Northridge BA in Communication Studies UCLA - UCLA College Counseling Program Random fact: Lost 100 lbs juicing! Counselor at Maranatha HS (Pasadena) this past Spring I partner with roughly 200 schools in Southern California I give out tons of scholarships for free test prep + free practice tests. Email me! Before we get into the exams themselves, I wanted to take a minute to tell you about myself. My name is [name] and I’ve been with C2 for [x] years now. In that time I’ve [litany of accomplishments designed to increase academic credibility]. As someone who remembers taking these exams, and all the stress that goes along with them, I think it’s really important that you all have reliable, accurate information that’s designed to help you make your decisions. That’s what I’m here today to provide. So, what will we be talking about?...(next slide)

How has the SAT changed? 3 hours plus an optional 50-minute essay The New SAT How has the SAT changed? 3 hours plus an optional 50-minute essay Top score is 1600 (not 2400). It’s 100% aligned with the Common Core. MATH – 1 section calculator allowed, 1 section no calculator No penalty for wrong answers. High level reading passages Practice, Practice, Practice

Demonstrated Interest

Admission Process Grades – Core Courses Course Load Rigor GPA What Do Colleges Consider? Grades – Core Courses Course Load Rigor GPA Test Scores Teacher/Counselor Recommendations Essay(s) Leadership / Extra-Curricular Activities Demonstrated Interest

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