9) You will then be directed to the page. In order to fill “Family” this information out you must specify: information about both of your parents and all of your siblings including marital status, educational background, and occupation. Once you have completed this information click the & Next” button to continue. “Save 10) You will then be directed to the page. In order “Academics” to fill this information out you must specify: name and location of the school you currently attend, school counselor or advisor’s contact information, and current year courses. You must look up your school’s specific CEEB/ACT code by clicking the up” link “Look below the box that requires you to input the code. If you cannot find your school’s CEEB/ACT code, contact your school counselor directly and ask them for the code. (Sometimes new schools cannot be found in the system, so it is crucial that you ask a counselor). Once you have completed this information click the & Next” “Save button to continue. 11) You will then be directed to the page. In order to fill “Tests” this information out you must specify, self-report your scores from the following tests (if you took them): ACT, SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject, AP/IB, TOEFL/IELTS/MELAB. Be sure to note the tests required for each institution to which you are applying; some institutions do not require official scores until the application is accepted. However, the official scores from the appropriate testing agency should be submitted to each institution as soon as possible. Once you have completed this information click the & Next” “Save button to continue. 12) You will then be directed to the page. You will “Activities” be asked to your principal extracurricular, community, “list volunteer and family activities and hobbies in the order of their interest to you. Include specific events and/or major accomplishments such as musical instrument played, Varsity letters earned, etc. To allow [admissions directors] to focus on the highlights of your activities, please complete this section even if you plan to attach a resume. You can use the activity’ button ‘Add
9) You will then be directed to the “Family” page. In order to fill this information out you must specify: information about both of your parents and all of your siblings including marital status, educational background, and occupation. Once you have completed this information click the “Save & Next” button to continue. 10) You will then be directed to the “Academics” page. In order to fill this information out you must specify: name and location of the school you currently attend, school counselor or advisor’s contact information, and current year courses. You must look up your school’s specific CEEB/ACT code by clicking the “Look up” link below the box that requires you to input the code. If you cannot find your school’s CEEB/ACT code, contact your school counselor directly and ask them for the code. (Sometimes new schools cannot be found in the system, so it is crucial that you ask a counselor). Once you have completed this information click the “Save & Next” button to continue. 11) You will then be directed to the “Tests” page. In order to fill this information out you must specify, self-report your scores from the following tests (if you took them): ACT, SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject, AP/IB, TOEFL/IELTS/MELAB. Be sure to note the tests required for each institution to which you are applying; some institutions do not require official scores until the application is accepted. However, the official scores from the appropriate testing agency should be submitted to each institution as soon as possible. Once you have completed this information click the “Save & Next” button to continue. 12) You will then be directed to the “Activities” page. You will be asked to “list your principal extracurricular, community, volunteer and family activities and hobbies in the order of their interest to you. Include specific events and/or major accomplishments such as musical instrument played, Varsity letters earned, etc. To allow [admissions directors] to focus on the highlights of your activities, please complete this section even if you plan to attach a resume. You can use the ‘Add activity’ button
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