Waking up every day in the morning takes strong will. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Alexander, Harrisburg, PA
Battling life takes strength. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jerica, Chicago, IL
Playing the violin takes enthusiasm. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Lyric, Charlotte, NC
Growing in knowledge takes endurance. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” JacquelineAnn, Detroit, MI
Running a 5K in 18 flat takes perseverance. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Racquelle, Cincinnati, OH
3yr RN school takes character. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Lorraine, Corpus Christi, Tx.
Finishing an 18-book series in 1 day takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Bryauna, Connersville, IN
Performing in front of a crowd takes courage. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Janice, Detroit, MI
Finishing high school takes hard work. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Romeo, Brooklyn, NY
Completing the impossible takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Miniece, Southfield, Michigan
Samurai sword technique takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Colten, Connersville, IN
Completing a master's degree takes perseverance. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Christy, Cambridge City, IN
Being a military kid takes courage. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Maddie, Claremore, OK
Finishing your homework takes time. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Aracely, San Diego, CA
Being the best takes confidence. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Omar, New York, NY
Graduating HS with an AA degree takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jess, Rockledge, FL
Volunteering at a women's shelter takes strength. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jo, Detroit, MI
Teaching your puppy how to fetch takes energy. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Vanessa, Aurora, IL
Fighting your inner demons takes willpower. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jack, El Paso, TX
Raising my daughter alone takes strength. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Westyn, Speedway, IN
Training a dog takes patience. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Trystan, Connersville, IN
Pitching a perfect game takes hard work. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Maggie, Millington, TN
Standing up for what's right takes bravery. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Tricia, Harrisburg, PA
Portraying a role takes passion. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Megan, Odessa, TX
Accepting who you are takes courage. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Maddie, Licoln, NE
Fighting for your dreams takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Lisbeth, Bronx, NY
Dancing at a school assembly takes confidence. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jake, Los Angeles, CA
Writing a 200 page novel takes spirit. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Megan, Grosse Pointe Woods, Mi
Taking the road less traveled takes courage. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Maria, Chicago, IL
Reading 1000 books in a year takes commitment . So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Mariah , Cleveland, OH
Getting back up when you're down takes perseverance. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Megan, Newark, OH
Speaking at graduation takes courage. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Joi, Jacksonville, FL
Getting a 4.0 in high school takes dedication. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Caitlin, Eau Claire, WI
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
Getting good grades consistently takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” zainab, madison, WI
Singing the anthem takes talent. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Lesly, Long Beach, CA
Writing a national best-seller takes patience. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Karissa, Connersville, IN
Finishing the YRBS takes guts. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Ms. Downs, Pardeeville, WI
Reading an 800-page book in one day takes focus. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Davis, Wilton, CT
Not being a follower takes leadership. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Taylor, Fort Worth, TX
Doing what's right takes commitment. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jesse, Clermont, IN
Having to work hard for everything takes bravery. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” pinkilous, Richmond, VA
Saving for a new bike takes patience. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jada, Dearborn, MI
Becoming a child psychologist takes caring. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Solange, Bronx, NY
Doing a back tuck on beam takes bravery. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Sydney, Dexter, MI
Becoming a doctor takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Sabrina, Brooklyn, NY
Singing in front of everyone takes courage. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jillian, Mission Viejo, CA
Making it to state in cross country takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Leah, Pardeeville, WI
Learning a second language takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Marco, Lake Oswego, OR
Graduating high school takes hard work. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Terrance, Arlington, TN
Passing AP classes takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jamie, Flagstaff, AZ
Being a leader in my community takes motivation. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jenaya, Boston, Ma
Being the bigger person takes courage. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jiana, Chattanooga, TN
Learning to kick flip six stairs takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Chelsea, Santa Clarita, CA
Learning Capoeira in a year takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Julian, El Paso, TX
Chasing your dreams takes perseverance. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Sean, Bartlett, TN
Achieving your goals takes courage. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Holly, Pardeeville, WI
Getting good grades takes commitment. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Peter, Minster, OH
Starting a school step team takes ambition. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Paige, Johns Creek, GA
Taking weekend classes takes dedication. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jackie, New York, NY
Winning a wrestling match in seconds takes willpower. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Jesse, Indianapolis, IN
Getting into college takes strength. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Kitty, Austin, TX
Shattering stereotypes takes courage. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Ashley, Des Moines, IA
Winning conference championships takes guts. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Aaron, DePere, WI
Reaching level 70 takes focus. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Rob, Rockville, MD
Graduating college takes motivation. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Gilleshea, Brooklyn, NY
Running a 5K takes perseverance. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Celia, Indio, CA
Walking a 5K takes training. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Kim, Cambridge City, IN
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
Rubik's Cube takes mind power. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Sapphire, Harrisburg, PA
Running a marathon takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Sabrina, Bay City, MI
Making four goals in a soccer game takes skill. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Rosaline, Harrisburg, PA
Earning a black belt in Taekwondo takes tenacity. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Christine, Orchard Park, NY
Racing ATVs takes skill. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Zach, Rayville, LA
Going to the best high school takes determination. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Essence, Harrisburg, PA
Running a marathon takes perseverance. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Kai, Madison, WI
First in my family to get HS diploma takes motivation. So does getting into college.
I've got what it takes.” Asia, Saginaw, MI
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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









