ProTeam Module 7

Getting into College: What Counts the Most Below is the percentage of college admissions officers who say the following factors are considerably important in influencing admissions decisions. Percentages! Ability to pay! Work/extracurricular activities! Interview! Counselor/teacher recommendations! Essay/writing samples! Class rank! Grades in all subjects! SAT/ACT scores! Grades in college preparatory classes! 0%! 10%! 20%! 30%! 40%! 50%! 60%! 70%! 80%! Source: © 2002 National Association for College Admission Counseling Questions: 1. How can knowing the relative importance of these factors help you plan your high school career? 2. What can you do right now to get yourself into a position to be able to do well in high school? PROTEAM DREAMQUEST CURRICULUM 7-43

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