Comedy does not try to pass themselves off as material for education full of life lessons, but sometimes you learn something about them, even how to get to college. The films in this offer a few laughs with good advice on what not to do. Insert ace Hollywood to help your college applications.
Too little, too late - or is it?
Slack well? It can make you look cool at school, but it will not impress college adm
issions officers. In the "Accepted" Bartleby waits until the last minute to take seriously its future.
"If only Justin Long character was used in the creativity and care, it seems - to create and maintain your college fake - his high school academic and recreational activities," says Kristen Campbell, director of college preparation programs for Kaplan Test Prep and hospitalizations. "And 'course, a leader and a keen business sense. Why not join the employers' organization as the Future Business Leaders of America, and will be the president?"
Lesson learned: If you lack skills in certain parts of your application, excelling elsewhere might give an advantage.
"In time is greater, the SAT / ACT is one of several factors on the income that can still change dramatically," says Campbell. Start Test. Test often.
Being a carpenter
In the eyes of any university, enthusiasm for extracurricular activities shows that strive to be a valuable member of the university community. Although not intended to Frank, Mitch and Beanie when they formed the original "Old School" fraternity. However, they did finally show leadership and school spirit by supporting activities that were very passionate.
Have you participated in the long list of activities, or is dedicated to a cause and for the organization or team to another level, tout your accomplishments.
"Any participation in extracurricular activities is good for our future students," said Bob Garcia, director of admissions at Alma College.
However, not all students have the time or resources to participate in the "traditional" he said. Fortunately, the admissions committees recognize that the activities may be limited to a student who is, say, by a sick parent or younger siblings.
If you are an expert in extracurricular activities or not, Garcia said that universities are more impressed by students who share their experience how to change them, helped them grow, and changed the way we see the world.
The best way to get this message across is through sincere, authentic college admission essay - which brings us to present upcoming film.
Nothing is out of range
Efforts Elle Woods "to enter Harvard Law is" simple and finite "- study, believe in yourself, turn down invites to try social activities, and leaves a lasting impression on the admissions committee. Even if a test Video provocative as it is probably not fly at most schools, it is something.
"" Legally Blonde "is based on the central truth: how to be successful is to do something different," says Barry LensOn, the director and the associate editor is Straighterline.com, which offers college courses online. "Elle's identity through typical college application essays, and unapologetically expresses his genuine personal style. And why did the scores to determine its credibility, receives"
Learn how you can stretch the originality, LensOn aims to find out what the "rules" are the choice of school students in the course, asking for advice via Facebook or blogs, campus. But usually, he says, the most successful college essays yet written an unusual experience, and how it has changed. "Avoid topics that make readers groan: the teams 'big game' has won the day in which we find God, the day a grandparent died, a wonderful relationship with your pet."
Although many university applicants may experience "test anxiety," think of this as a fantastic opportunity, Campbell said. "One of the only pieces of the application that the student has total control. It is an opportunity to give a dimension of personality that can not be obtained from the test results, GPA, teacher recommendations, or a list of activities. "
Begin as soon as
As the popularity and can connect goal Seth in "Superbad" when you leave high school do not really care if you were a jock, the nerd or the coolest guy. If you want your future is bright, focus on what really matters - like your university.
"College Applicants need to develop the strongest possible application to enter their choice of top colleges, which began - believe it or not - during the first year," said Campbell.
Also remember that there is no personal pride in the management acts in a mantle of best BUD Smartie-pants - It certainly does not guarantee admission to the college of your choice. Although Evan may complain all the time he spent doing stupid things with Seth during high school, hard work earned him a professional way to Dartmouth, and therein lies its future.
Being present at the time, take the challenge and realize that the high school, while only a small spot in the grand scheme of things, remains an essential step in what will come.
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