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Coalition for College: Fly-In Programs

Apply here to sign up for college Fly-In programs in order to visit some of the nations top college's campuses in person and virtually. Visiting colleges helps to build connections, improves application quality, and gives you an opportunity to explore if the college is really for you. Applications are year-round and dates differ by college.

Application Tips

ESSAY TIPS

Look at your college's values systems, weave the character traits they are looking for into your description of you. Make sure to Also incorporate why THIS school is a perfect fit. If you can replace the college/ university name with any other school name, then you aren't tailoring it enough to the school. Also try to include a struggle story, colleges don't want someone perfect, they want someone that can overcome challenges. No matter what, try to be genuine, of course present your best self, but don't lie. If they don't want you, then that is there loss :).

DO NOT - UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES - ASK AI TO WRITE IT FOR YOU!

Colleges employ AI detection software, and won't even think of looking at your essay if they suspect AI usage.

Be sure to ask a trusted teacher (preferably English) to review and give comments on your essay, friends are an okay resource, but they don't know what colleges are looking for.

For more information, go to the Harvard Website

RESUME' TIPS

Resume' building is extremely important, especially how you structure all your information. You have to think in the minds of the employer/reviewer and make all your information easy to digest. Look their homepage for qualities and skills they are looking for and tailor your document towards that subset, I'm not saying lie, but I am saying to only pick what is necessary and accentuate what you already have.

Remember (♩Do you remember?♩ ) to keep it short and concise. They do not want to read an essay. You do not want to write an essay. Do not write an essay. Keep it short and sweet and only include what is relevant.

For more tips, visit Indeed.

When building a resume for college, include:

Volunteer work
Clubs that you are actually interested in
A sport is good (no, it does not need to be a school sport, don't shy away from including martial arts, recreational leagues, etc.)
Sprinkle in honor societies that are relevant to what you want to do. (STEM? Go to SNHS, etc.)
- - - If you are unable to pay fees, look below at "MONETARY RESOURCES"
Have a "Passion Project": something you create that leaves a mark.
Include any part time jobs you have done (even odd jobs, like mowing lawns, or babysitting)
- - - It may seem weird, but working a job is a show of skills like effective communication or problem solving under stress that you can't get in a classroom.
Don't sell yourself short. You've got this :)

INTERVIEW TIPS

Applying for a program or job? Need feedback? Feel free to email us or fill out this form, and we will be in contact with you as soon as possible.

Interviews can be nerve-racking! Knowing what to expect, what to ask at the end of an interview, and keeping a calm composure are just a few steps needed in order to crush an interview. Check the companies home page and look for what value systems they have.

Most interviews are used as a judge of character, present yourself in a confident manner, be assertive, not arrogant (yes, there's a difference), present how you can be an asset. What do you bring to the table that another couldn't? Do not repeat your resume. Instead, talk about how you can use the skills you have to improve the place you are applying to. Dress in business casual/ formal attire. Remember: First impressions are everything (well, not everything, but these people are busy, so its all they are going to get).

For more information, visit Indeed.

TIPS ON HOW TO ASK FOR A RECOMMENDATION OR REFERENCE LETTER

Letting a teacher know about your passion, and building those connections from the start of the school year are essential to getting a strong letter of recommendation. These teachers will be your Junior year teachers.

Make sure to go to a teacher who knows you well, preferably one who views you in a positive light. If you are an underclassmen, make an effort to be on the better sides of your teachers and counselor, especially the ones you will have in Junior year, don't be strangers. You don't need to be chummy with all of the staff, if you don't want to, but try to build connections if you can with teachers who you like. This applies to other staff as well, like administrators. They can't write about you if you don't provide them with information about yourself.

For more information, visit the Harvard Website.

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