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Stafford High School
145 Orcuttville Rd, Stafford Springs, CT 06076 | Phone (860) 684-4233 | Fax (860) 684-0424
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Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Track & Field
Wrestling
Fall Sports
Winter Sports
Spring Sports
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Add /Drop Policy
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State Universities
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Adult Education
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Portrait of the Graduate - Q&A
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Clubs
Grading Policies & Philosophy
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What are Colleges Looking For?
What are Colleges Looking for?
A rigorous course schedule throughout high school is important.
Good grades are key.
SAT /ACT test scores are strongly encouraged.
But what else are colleges looking for in students?
Genuine Interest in the University /College:
Campus visit and tour
Inquire about majors, programs and coursework
Explore extracurricular opportunities (e.g., Sports, Clubs, Greek Life)
Student Involvement in High School:
Community service
Extracurricular activities (e.g., Clubs and Sports)
Work experience
The "Extra Something"
With al lthe qualifies applications coming in, colleges are frequently looking for the elusive "extra something" that can set a student apart from the crowd.
This can be any number of things;
job experience
involvement with a certain group
extra enthusiasm
thought put into student essay
financial hardship
English as a second language
Serious health problems
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