Hey there! Congrats on submitting your first round of applications. Here's what you should do over the next two weeks to keep the momentum. š„
Your College Checklist (11/2-11/14) šÆ
- Submit priority college applications.Ā Some schools have earlier deadlines (often Nov 15. or Dec. 1) to be considered for college-specific scholarships.
- Complete any interview offers from your ED schools.Ā For your first interviews, make sure youāve reviewed your application and are ready for these 3 questions: Tell me about yourself. Why do you want to go to X college? What would you do on campus?
- Apply for scholarship programs.Ā Lots of big deadlines are coming up, includingĀ Elkās,Ā Prudential,Ā NHS, andĀ Regeneron.
- Map out a timeline for finishing your remaining applications.Ā List out all the remaining prompts you have and see where you can reuse material. Set dates to finish each essay to stay on track for regular decision applications.
š» If you're applying to any UC schools, check out thisĀ videoĀ from SuperTutorTV and thisĀ guideĀ from Prompt to ace those personal insight questions!
Upcoming Opportunities š
- Elk's Most Valuable Student ScholarshipsĀ (11/15): Each year, the Elks National Foundation awards more than $2 million in college scholarships to 500 outstanding, service-minded high school seniors. Find more information and applyĀ here.
- Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship:Ā (Due 11/18) The Jack Kent Cooke Foundationās scholarship programs are designed to encourage and support outstanding students who work hard and have financial need. Find more information and applyĀ here.
- NHS Scholarships: (Due 12/01) Since 1946, more than $15 million in scholarships has been awarded to outstanding NHS senior members. Find more information and applyĀ here.
- Burger King Scholars:Ā (Due 12/15 ) The BURGER KINGā Scholars program assists employees and high school seniors each year in continuing their education. Find more information and applyĀ here.
- Cards Against Humanity Science Ambassador:Ā (Due 12/13) The Science Ambassador Scholarship is a fullātuition scholarship for women in STEM. Applicants submit a video under three minutes teaching a STEM topic. Find more information and applyĀ here.
š Still need essay advice? Check out thisĀ blogĀ post from Tufts admissions!
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Fun fact š¤©
Tufts University's mascot, Jumbo the Elephant, was the largest circus elephant in captivity and "Sparked a āJumbomaniaā fad in the United States."Ā A fire in 1975 left Tufts with only Jumbo's tail, which is now stuffed in a peanut butter jar and rubbed by athletes for good luck.