Taking care of my responsibilities takes energy. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jamie, Philadelphia, PA
Playing for the Patriots & Phillies takes persistance. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Eddie, Philadelphia, PA
Volunteering at a women's shelter takes strength. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jo, Detroit, MI
Starting a club takes leadership. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Nicole, Philadelphia, PA
Passing my high school exit exam takes focus. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Gerardo, San Jose, CA
Graduating high school and college takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Michael, New York, NY
Turning a 20-foot wall into a canvas takes vision. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Cristian, Panorama City, CA
Going to the best high school takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Essence, Harrisburg, PA
Being the valedictorian takes commitment. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Anonymous, Fort Wayne, IN
Starting a street football team takes leadership. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Durrand, Philadelphia, PA
Making it to state in cross country takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Leah, Pardeeville, WI
Playing the violin takes enthusiasm. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Lyric, Charlotte, NC
Walking a 5K takes training. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Kim, Cambridge City, IN
Reading an 800-page book in one day takes focus. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Davis, Wilton, CT
Becoming a child psychologist takes caring. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Solange, Bronx, NY
Being a military kid takes courage. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Maddie, Claremore, OK
Winning a wrestling match in seconds takes willpower. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jesse, Indianapolis, IN
Running a 5K in 18 flat takes perseverance. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Racquelle, Cincinnati, OH
Starting a school step team takes ambition. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Paige, Johns Creek, GA
Solving a problem takes intelligence. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Thomas, Philadelphia, PA
Doing what's right takes commitment. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jesse, Clermont, IN
Getting good grades takes focus. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Johnathan, Philadelphia, PA
Overcoming labels takes strength. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Rosemarie, Phialdephia, PA
Finishing an 18-book series in 1 day takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Bryauna, Connersville, IN
Getting into college takes strength. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Kitty, Austin, TX
First in my family to get HS diploma takes motivation. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Asia, Saginaw, MI
Earning a black belt in Taekwondo takes tenacity. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Christine, Orchard Park, NY
Being a music prodigy takes dedication. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Yaritza, Philadelphia, PA
Shattering stereotypes takes courage. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Ashley, Des Moines, IA
Chasing your dreams takes perseverance. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Sean, Bartlett, TN
Being a music prodigy takes dedication. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Yaritza, Philadelphia, PA
3yr RN school takes character. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Lorraine, Corpus Christi, Tx.
Raising my daughter alone takes strength. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Westyn, Speedway, IN
Running a 5K takes perseverance. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Celia, Indio, CA
Taking the road less traveled takes courage. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Maria, Chicago, IL
Being a chef takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Elijah, Philadelphia, PA
Singing the anthem takes talent. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Lesly, Long Beach, CA
Reaching level 70 takes focus. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Rob, Rockville, MD
Pitching a perfect game takes hard work. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Maggie, Millington, TN
Finishing high school takes hard work. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Romeo, Brooklyn, NY
Writing stories takes creativity. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Melissa, Philadelphia, PA
My skill in hockey takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Daniel, Philadelphia, PA
Running a marathon takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Sabrina, Bay City, MI
Getting a 4.0 in high school takes dedication. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Caitlin, Eau Claire, WI
Being the best takes confidence. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Omar, New York, NY
Being the bigger person takes courage. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jiana, Chattanooga, TN
Reading 1000 books in a year takes commitment . So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Mariah , Cleveland, OH
Graduating college takes motivation. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Gilleshea, Brooklyn, NY
Performing in front of a crowd takes courage. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Janice, Detroit, MI
Waking up every day in the morning takes strong will. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Alexander, Harrisburg, PA
Completing the impossible takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Miniece, Southfield, Michigan
Graduating high school takes hard work. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Terrance, Arlington, TN
Training for Parkour takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Quentin, Philadelphia, PA
Learning a cheer takes commitment. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jennifer, philadelphia, PA
Finishing the YRBS takes guts. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Ms. Downs, Pardeeville, WI
Getting good grades takes commitment. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Peter, Minster, OH
Finishing your homework takes time. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Aracely, San Diego, CA
Running track takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Khalil, Philadelphia, PA
Being a leader in my community takes motivation. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jenaya, Boston, Ma
Learning a second language takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Marco, Lake Oswego, OR
Standing up for what's right takes bravery. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Tricia, Harrisburg, PA
Helping others takes respect. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Mariela, Philadelphia, PA
Achieving your goals takes courage. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Holly, Pardeeville, WI
Rubik's Cube takes mind power. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Sapphire, Harrisburg, PA
Doing a back tuck on beam takes bravery. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Sydney, Dexter, MI
Drawing names perfectly takes skill & focus. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Uminea, Philadelphia, PA
Fishing takes patience. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Chris, Philadelphia, PA
Battling life takes strength. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jerica, Chicago, IL
Writing a 200 page novel takes spirit. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Megan, Grosse Pointe Woods, Mi
Joining the Navy Seals takes effort. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Anonymous, Quantico, VA
Making four goals in a soccer game takes skill. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Rosaline, Harrisburg, PA
Becoming a doctor takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Sabrina, Brooklyn, NY
Getting back up when you're down takes perseverance. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Megan, Newark, OH
Passing honors classes takes organization. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Brigid, Philadelphia, PA
Graduating HS with an AA degree takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jess, Rockledge, FL
Teaching your puppy how to fetch takes energy. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Vanessa, Aurora, IL
Winning a skateboard contest takes confidence. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Nick, Philadelphia, PA
BMXing takes skill. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jordan, Philadelphia, PA
Singing in front of everyone takes courage. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jillian, Mission Viejo, CA
Not being a follower takes leadership. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Taylor, Fort Worth, TX
Earning Eagle Scout takes strength. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Harrison, Fort Wayne, IN
Drawing takes skill. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Desiree, Philadelphia, PA
Fighting for your dreams takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Lisbeth, Bronx, NY
Not fighting back takes wisdom. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Tavon, Charlotte, NC
Doing Sudoku takes intelligence. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Ketlene, Philadelphia, PA
Portraying a role takes passion. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Megan, Odessa, TX
Being a good basketball player takes hard work. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Reese, Philadelphia, PA
Writing takes creativity. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Tracey, Philadelphia, PA
Passing AP classes takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jamie, Flagstaff, AZ
Learning Capoeira in a year takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Julian, El Paso, TX
Playing baseball takes skill. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Xavier, Philadelphia, PA
Playing football takes skill. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Rubin, Philadelphia, PA
Becoming SGA president takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Paul, Philadelphia, PA
Taking weekend classes takes dedication. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jackie, New York, NY
Writing a full story takes creativity. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Sissy, Philadelphia, PA
Being a dirt bike rider takes skill. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Kayla, Decorah, IA
Training a dog takes patience. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Trystan, Connersville, IN
Getting good grades consistently takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” zainab, madison, WI
Samurai sword technique takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Colten, Connersville, IN
Writing a national best-seller takes patience. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Karissa, Connersville, IN
Learning Spanish takes focus. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Ardasia, Philadelphia, PA
Saving for a new bike takes patience. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jada, Dearborn, MI
Drawing portraits takes skill. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Joshua, Philadelphia, PA
Learning to kick flip six stairs takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Chelsea, Santa Clarita, CA
Standing up in front of a crowd takes bravery. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Salena, Philadelphia, PA
Racing ATVs takes skill. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Zach, Rayville, LA
Fighting your inner demons takes willpower. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jack, El Paso, TX
Winning conference championships takes guts. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Aaron, DePere, WI
Growing in knowledge takes endurance. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” JacquelineAnn, Detroit, MI
Taking care of my responsibilities takes energy. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jamie, Philadelphia, PA
Speaking at graduation takes courage. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Joi, Jacksonville, FL
Having to work hard for everything takes bravery. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” pinkilous, Richmond, VA
Accepting who you are takes courage. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Maddie, Licoln, NE
Being a photographer takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Stephanie, Philadelphia, PA
Designing buildings and drawings takes talent. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Dominic, Philadelphia, PA
Dancing at a school assembly takes confidence. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jake, Los Angeles, CA
Running a marathon takes perseverance. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Kai, Madison, WI
Dancing takes skill. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Samantha, Brooklyn, Ny
Completing a master's degree takes perseverance. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Christy, Cambridge City, IN
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11.03.11 | What’s the Deal with Scholarships and Priority Deadlines?
By chris
Now that we’re getting into November, application deadlines are just around the corner! It’s really important to know about college priority deadlines and scholarship deadlines. Why are they so important? It can help your chances of getting in and also determine whether or not you get extra scholarships from your school! Let’s start by talking about normal college deadlines. A college deadline is just the final day that they’ll accept... Read More
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10.27.11 | Selecting a College
By meaghan
I always look at two things when researching colleges – retention and graduation rates. A retention rate tracks how many freshmen come back for sophomore year. A graduation rate measures how many students graduate in four, five and six years. These numbers hint at the overall well-being of a college. When I see low retention and graduation rates, I wonder what is happening at that school that causes so many... Read More









