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February 2004

Don Bishop, Creighton University

Question: How important are my ACT/SAT scores for admission and merit scholarships?

The ACT/SAT is not as important as your high school academic performance-the quality of courses MORE>


		Question: Do colleges and universities really look at 2nd semester grades of my senior year? Don't they just want to see that I graduated? Answer: When a school admits a student, they accept him/her with the intention that the student will complete their high school year maintaining the same academic level. MORE>



		Jill Bennett '90 Simmons College Careers: Business Correspondent for ABC-TV affiliates, Managing Editor/Co-Anchor for "BusinessWeek MoneyTalks." Volunteer Work: Board member for the Palmer-Walker Foundation MORE>


	SAT I only: March 27 (Registration - February 20) SAT I & II: May 1 (Registration - March 25) MORE> ACT: April 3 (Registration - February 27) ACT: June 12 (Registration - May 7) MORE>


		Interview The interview can be a critical part of the admissions process. It gives you a chance to learn about the college/university, and can also help your chances of being admitted. MORE>

what now? After the Applications Are In
	You've mailed in your last college application. Now the wait begins. After the frenzy of working on your applications, you may be wondering...what now? 1. Keep your grades up. Senioritis is more than welcome-the day after you graduate. For now, resist the temptation to slack off. Colleges will look at your entire record; if your grades drop significantly, they can revoke your admission. Similarly, you should resist the temptation to drop major courses and take something easier. Any change in your academic record could negatively affect your chances of being admitted and/or receiving a scholarship. 2. Be patient. They say the waiting is the hardest part. Right now your application is being looked at by many different people, and this process takes time. An entire committee of admissions counselors is comparing your application materials to those of many different people. In some cases, your application may also be looked at by coaches, by professors, or by special scholarship committees. Resist the temptation to phone and ask about your acceptance-it won't help, and it may slow things down. 3. Communicate what's important. Have you received a new honor or started a new project? E-mail or write the admissions office about it. This kind of communication could really help your application. MORE>



			Marquette Drawing on 450 years of Jesuit tradition, Marquette provides a challenging educational experience for students from all walks of life. See how a degree from Marquette makes a difference in your life. MORE >

			TCU TCU's balance of a liberal arts and sciences curriculum, outstanding athletics, leadership activities, classroom application, and internships will make you a sought-after graduate. TCU offers the programs and opportunities of a big school combined with the caring of a smaller college. MORE>

			Rhodes We're not just about learning: we're about learning to live, about putting ideas and ideals into practice. Rhodes is a classic college in the vibrant city of Memphis - great food, great fun, and world-class opportunities. MORE>

			Washington Washington College offers an outstanding liberal arts education with a strong focus on American heritage, self-designed interdisciplinary study, and hands-on learning. Home to the famed Sophie Kerr prize, this is a great place to get creative. MORE>

			Chapman Chapman University offers the best of both worlds: a nationally accredited liberal arts education, along with the research opportunities usually reserved for large institutions - without the big-school pressure to stand out in the crowd. MORE>

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