This week on HSHSP Ep 78: What are Colleges Looking for in Incoming Freshmen.
Photo Credit: Murray State University
HSHSP Ep 78: What are Colleges Looking for in Incoming Freshmen
College-bound highschoolers want to know: What are colleges looking for in incoming freshmen? What will help the gain admission to college?
You and your teens need good information about what colleges are looking for when they look at the thousands of applications they receive each year. Your teens also need ideas for skills to learn in highschool that will help them succeed in college.
Join Vicki for an eye-opening interview with Dr. Renae Duncan, Associate Provost of Undergraduate Affairs of Murray State University (Murray, KY) about what colleges are looking for in Incoming Freshmen. Dr. Duncan is the sister of 7SistersHomeschool.com’s Vicki Tillman.
Click image for more information about Dr. Duncan and MSU. Photo credit Murray State University.
What are large state colleges want to see?
- SAT/ACT s
- Strong coursework
- Volunteer work
- Extracurriculars
- Application essay at most large state universities
What do regional universities look for?
- Strong coursework
- Good SAT/ACT (more flexibility with scores than larger colleges)
- Not as much emphasis on service and extracurriculars
- Often don’t need application essay
What about community colleges?
- What are the benefits?
PLUS! Dr. Duncan gives insider tips for success:
- WORKAROUNDS if your homeschool highschooler doesn’t do well on SAT/ACT type testing
- Insider tips for college success
- Thoughts on college search and choice.
- Small college vs larger state college
- College prep for highschoolers: What skills do they need for college success?
- College prep for highschoolers: The difference between difficult highschool courses and courses that challenge your teen to think.
Click here for more information on college attractive transcripts and tips for college admissions.
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HSHSP Ep 78: What are Colleges Looking for in Incoming Freshmen
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