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Applying for
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By Monica A.
For all seniors at AOA, the college
deadlines are looming over our heads. Which
college is going to be our early action/decision
college? Are we even going to have one? How
many colleges are we going to apply to? And,
what do we write our supplemental essays
about with so many prompts to choose from?
By Rebekah V.
Here at AOA, there are many different
ways to get in touch with your teachers. But what
exactly are they? Below are the best ways to
contact your teachers.
Call your teacher directly. You can call
your teacher directly at AOA. The number is
800-682-7396 and once you call in, you are
given instructions to enter the teacher?s
extension number. The extension number is a
four digit number, and each teacher has their
own. Once you punch in your teacher?s
extension number, you are directed to their line,
and from there you can go over your questions
on the phone.
Send your teacher a help note.
One quick and easy way to contact your teacher
is by utilizing the help notes found right in an
assignment. Through the help notes, you are
able to directly message your teacher with a
specific question to a problem. Your teacher is
then able to reply directly to your message. This
is very convenient because you can see when a
teacher replies to your message because the
notification pops up in the messages tab in your
coursework.
Schedule a booking appointment. The
teachers at AOA are able to meet with you
virtually through a scheduled appointment.
These one-on-one interactions with your
teachers are easy to set up and are important to
getting help specifically in your courses.
Teachers hold booking appointments every day,
and you can schedule to have 15 minutes with
them virtually or over the phone.
Email your teacher. Emailing your
teacher is another quick way to reach out with
questions. A lot of times teachers are unable to
take phone calls, so emailing your teacher with
questions ensures a quicker response. This is
especially helpful when you need help over the
weekend when the support line is not open.
Communication with your teachers does not
have to be tricky, and they are always looking
forward to help their students in any way
possible, whether that is through sending a quick
help note, giving you a call, or meeting with you
virtually.
We may get rather stressed out about
all the things we have to do, but in this time of
great pressure it is important to praise the Lord
and ask Him for His guidance. We may be
overwhelmed, but all will be over soon. To
relieve some of the stress, however, there are
some things you can do.
Keep a schedule that is easy to
understand and view. You may want to have
this someplace you will see everyday.
Annotate all your colleges and keep track of all
the deadlines. Additionally, ask the people who
you wish to be your recommending teachers
for a recommendation as early as possible,
and be sure to provide them with anything they
need. Sending a curriculum describing each of
your activities and accomplishments could be
helpful for your recommending teachers. Keep
in mind, though, that they too are busy, so you
should not expect your recommendation the
next day. This is why it is important to give
your recommending teachers enough time.
Brainstorm ideas for your essays, and write
them all down. You can come back to your list
later and decide which topics are suitable.
Lastly, trust in God that all will go according to
His plan for you.
If you have yet to create a Common
Application or MyCoalition account, do so as
soon as possible. If your colleges do not need
an account in any of these platforms, then
create an account at the college?s website as
soon as possible. And if you have a question
during your college application process, do not
hesitate to ask someone whom you know is
equipped to help you. Among the people able
to help you is your Academic Counselor. You
may want go in touch with him or her as early
as you can. They have all the tools to help
you, and extra help should always be
welcomed.
Check your essays. Read over them as
much as is possible to avoid any grammatical
errors. Check for spelling, grammar, and word
choice. You want the admission officer who will
read your essay to resonate with you, so you
want to write your essays about something
meaningful to you. Whether you choose to
write your essays about significant
experiences or a particular passion, you
should strive for your admission officer to feel
as though they want to get to know you more.
At the end of the day, the question they are
asking themselves is, ?why should we choose
this student above other applicants??.
You do not want to leave everything to
the last minute, so please start right away.
Keep in mind that God is with you. When
things seem to get too hard, take a moment to
talk to Him. He will be your guide, and He will
be the One to choose your future plans.
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