Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:13 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:13:33 GMT
BOARDMAN, Ohio - The Salvation Army is opening a new family store in Boardman. They will be taking over the old Oak Express building on route 224 next to the Hobby Lobby. The Christian Charitable organizationMore >>
BOARDMAN, Ohio - The Salvation Army is opening a new family store in Boardman. They will be taking over the old Oak Express building on route 224 next to the Hobby Lobby. The Christian Charitable organizationMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:04 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:04:43 GMT
BOARDMAN, Ohio - The Caribou Coffee in The Shops at Boardman Park will be rebranded soon as a Peet's Coffee and Tea. 80 under-performing Caribou Coffee stores closed nationwide in April. 88 other stores,More >>
BOARDMAN, Ohio - The Caribou Coffee in The Shops at Boardman Park will be rebranded soon as a Peet's Coffee and Tea. 80 under-performing Caribou Coffee stores closed nationwide in April. 88 other stores,More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:54 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:54:53 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio - State Representative Bob Hagan announces his plan to capitalize on shale drilling by using an updated severance tax model. The severance tax would invest in communities through resourcesMore >>
COLUMBUS, Ohio - State Representative Bob Hagan announces his plan to capitalize on shale drilling by using an updated severance tax model. The severance tax would invest in communities through resourcesMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:51 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:51:16 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Republicans are backing legislature aimed at curbing abortions and presenting it to lawmakers. The proposal requires women seeking an abortion to undergo an ultrasound in which doctorsMore >>
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Republicans are backing legislature aimed at curbing abortions and presenting it to lawmakers. The proposal requires women seeking an abortion to undergo an ultrasound in which doctorsMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:35 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:35:43 GMT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - A registered sexual offender in Youngstown is charged with producing and sending pornographic images of a minor. 28-year-old Christopher Cavna of Mahoning Avenue is accused of takingMore >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - A registered sexual offender in Youngstown is charged with producing and sending pornographic images of a minor. 28-year-old Christopher Cavna of Mahoning Avenue is accused of takingMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:31 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:31:20 GMT
SEBRING, Ohio - On the Facebook site, "Support Sebring Local School District Teachers," one of the issues pulling at heart strings is a post of a letter to the parents of a young girl from the SuperintendentMore >>
SEBRING, Ohio - On the Facebook site, "Support Sebring Local School District Teachers," one of the issues pulling at heart strings is a post of a letter to the parents of a young girl from the SuperintendentMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:16:05 GMT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Just days before his scheduled trial, 43-year-old Zaryl Bush pleaded guilty to murdering his ex-girlfriend's son, 14-year-old Teddy Foltz. Bush admitted to eight charges, includingMore >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Just days before his scheduled trial, 43-year-old Zaryl Bush pleaded guilty to murdering his ex-girlfriend's son, 14-year-old Teddy Foltz. Bush admitted to eight charges, includingMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:05:30 GMT
BAZETTA TWP. - A relative of 4-year-old Nicholas Partin tells 21 News that a sibling of the boy has been taken into foster care. Partin's death was ruled a homicide by blunt force trauma to the abdomen.More >>
BAZETTA TWP. - A relative of 4-year-old Nicholas Partin tells 21 News that a sibling of the boy has been taken into foster care. Partin's death was ruled a homicide by blunt force trauma to the abdomen.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:30:25 GMT
BOARDMAN, Ohio - The suspect in several Boardman cell phone thefts has been identified. Boardman police say several tips led them to 22-year-old Daniel Fiore Junior after 21 News showed surveillance videoMore >>
BOARDMAN, Ohio - The suspect in several Boardman cell phone thefts has been identified. Boardman police say several tips led them to 22-year-old Daniel Fiore Junior after 21 News showed surveillance videoMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:50:57 GMT
BOARDMAN, Ohio - Boardman police are asking the public to help identify a man caught on camera attempting to rob someone while they were using an ATM. Police say the crime happened last Monday, just afterMore >>
BOARDMAN, Ohio - Boardman police are asking the public to help identify a man caught on camera attempting to rob someone while they were using an ATM. Police say the crime happened last Monday, just afterMore >>
You must realize that your high school grades and class selection are vital when applying to college. You should try to maintain a good grade point average through all four of your high school years. Your Junior and Senior year grades and class selection are extremely important. If you aim to apply to a competitive college, you need to maintain a high grade point average; anywhere from a 3.33 to a 4.0 would put you in the running. Of course, the higher your grades, the better chance you have to getting into your desired college. As far as class selection, you should take the most advanced classes that you can, as long as you can succeed in those classes. A "B+" in an honors level class may be better for many colleges than an A in a regular level course. Most colleges want to see that you challenged yourself during high school. Still, if you can't maintain at least a "B+" average in the honors class, the regular level class is probably a better choice. AP classes are also always beneficial when applying to colleges. Plus, you can take the AP test at the end of the school year and perhaps earn college credit for the AP class, which could save you money and get you out of some of the entry level college courses. Make sure that your junior and senior year you take a balanced schedule of subjects and you challenge yourself as much as possible.
Colleges also scruntinize your life outside of the classroom. Most colleges like to see that you were a leader in high school and that you took advantages of the opportunities available to you. Extracurricular activities such as sports, theatre, music and academic programs (such as National Honor Society, scholars bowl, student council etc), and community service are looked highly upon by college admission departments. You certainly don't have to be involved in everything. In fact, most admission departments would rather you really excel in one or two extracurricular areas than play a small part in many different activities.