5 Just Released Ideas
5
JUSTRELEASED
IDEAS
for Getting into the
College of Your Choice
You’ve demonstrated that you’re a gifted student.
That’s why we’re happy to present you with the latest strategies to help you gain admission to your ideal school. Keep these five tips in mind as you prepare for the college application process.
1
Demonstrate commitment. Chances are there’s a school club or sport that you really enjoy.
Colleges like to see students who have shown commitment to an activity. For example, if you’ve been running track for a few years, the next step might be a leadership role on the team, such as team captain. Enjoy participating in the Beta Club? Get even more involved by becoming an officer, such as president or secretary.
Having these activities on your application shows that you’re not afraid to get involved and work hard for something that interests you.
Getting involved at Stony Brook will become second nature, with over 300 clubs and organizations available to students. From fraternities and sororities to the YouTube Club and Gamers Guild, you’ll find an activity that is the right fit for you. Thinking about getting involved in sports? We have you covered for that, too. Our mascot, Wolfie Seawolf, proudly represents 20 NCAA Division I sports teams. Intramural and club sports, including flag football, volleyball, bowling, and more, are also options. Plus, we just opened our new 85,000-square-foot Campus Recreation Center.
2
Stay current on what’s happening globally.
It’s a great big world out there. While you spend hours doing schoolwork, do you really know what’s going on outside of your textbooks? Keeping up with current events can give you an edge over other college applicants. Brush up on your current affairs by reading the newspaper (either a traditional hard copy or the online version), watching the nightly news, making your favorite news source your Internet homepage (or following them on Twitter), or subscribing to daily news alerts on your
JUSTRELEASED
IDEAS
for Getting into the
College of Your Choice
You’ve demonstrated that you’re a gifted student.
That’s why we’re happy to present you with the latest strategies to help you gain admission to your ideal school. Keep these five tips in mind as you prepare for the college application process.
1
Demonstrate commitment. Chances are there’s a school club or sport that you really enjoy.
Colleges like to see students who have shown commitment to an activity. For example, if you’ve been running track for a few years, the next step might be a leadership role on the team, such as team captain. Enjoy participating in the Beta Club? Get even more involved by becoming an officer, such as president or secretary.
Having these activities on your application shows that you’re not afraid to get involved and work hard for something that interests you.
Getting involved at Stony Brook will become second nature, with over 300 clubs and organizations available to students. From fraternities and sororities to the YouTube Club and Gamers Guild, you’ll find an activity that is the right fit for you. Thinking about getting involved in sports? We have you covered for that, too. Our mascot, Wolfie Seawolf, proudly represents 20 NCAA Division I sports teams. Intramural and club sports, including flag football, volleyball, bowling, and more, are also options. Plus, we just opened our new 85,000-square-foot Campus Recreation Center.
2
Stay current on what’s happening globally.
It’s a great big world out there. While you spend hours doing schoolwork, do you really know what’s going on outside of your textbooks? Keeping up with current events can give you an edge over other college applicants. Brush up on your current affairs by reading the newspaper (either a traditional hard copy or the online version), watching the nightly news, making your favorite news source your Internet homepage (or following them on Twitter), or subscribing to daily news alerts on your