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Common Mistakes Students Make

When Applying To College

By Peggy Forgan, M.Ed., College Planner

Applying to college can a timeline with clear deadlines and allocate time to review burnout and make it harder to tailor each application. A
be a stressful process but each application component—essays, transcripts, and balanced approach is essential—apply to a mix of reach
avoiding a few common recommendations. schools, match schools, and safety schools. Focus on
mistakes can make a big Another common mistake is underestimating the quality over quantity by investing time and effort into each
difference in a student’s importance of college essays. Many students mistakenly application to ensure it’s the best representation of your
best chances of success. treat the essay as an afterthought, focusing more on their abilities and fit with the school. By avoiding these common
One of the most frequent test scores and GPA. However, the essay is a key part mistakes, you’ll increase your chances of submitting a
mistakes is waiting until of the application, offering a chance to showcase your standout application.
the last minute to submit personality, values, and uniqueness. A generic or poorly Class 101 North Palm Beach is holding a free
applications or gather written essay can fail to set you apart from other applicants. information session on March 15 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss
necessary documents. Take the time to reflect on your personal experiences and how to stay ahead of the college application process.
Procrastination increases how they align with the school’s values. Your essay should Donuts and coffee will be served, and door prizes will be
the risk of missing deadlines, submitting incomplete be authentic and show who you are beyond academics. given.
materials, or rushing through tasks. This can lead to Don’t forget to revise and seek feedback to refine it. To register call or text Peggy Forgan at (561) 418-7897
errors like typos, poorly written essays, or incomplete Applying to a limited number of schools can also limit or email pforgan@class101.com. Our website is Class101.
recommendation letters. To avoid this, start early. Create your options; while applying to too many can lead to com/northpalmbeachfl.

inSIGHT Through Education – 15 Years Of

Inspiring Change In Palm Beach County

Celebrating its 15th anniversary, inSIGHT Through for thought-provoking conversations, an exclusive registration is encouraged, as demand for this event is
Education is a nonsectarian, nonprofit organization shopping boutique, a luncheon, and card play. The event expected to be high!
committed to inspiring and educating individuals through the will feature keynote speakers Lizzy Savetsky and Tanya By attending inSIGHT OUT and supporting inSIGHT
lessons of the Holocaust and other genocides. With a mission Zuckerbrot, two extraordinary women who use their Through Education, you are investing in the power of
to combat prejudice and foster respect and acceptance, platforms to drive meaningful change and inspire action. education to combat hate, promote understanding, and
inSIGHT empowers students, educators, and communities Tickets are priced at $250 per person. create a future rooted in respect and acceptance.
to build a more inclusive world. To purchase tickets for the inSIGHT OUT event, Learn more at insightthrougheducation.org.
Since its founding in 2010, inSIGHT has been the primary please visit insightthrougheducation.org/insightout. Early
funder of Holocaust education in the Palm Beach County
School District, one of the nation’s largest. In the 2023/24
academic year alone, the organization reached 40,000
students and trained more than 400 educators, equipping
them with the tools to teach history with meaning and impact.
inSIGHT has provided $1.9 million in educational programs
over the past 14 years, underscoring its commitment to
fostering kindness, acceptance, and respect among students.
Looking ahead, inSIGHT aims to expand its reach to
75,000 students and educators in the 2024/25 academic
year, striving to bring Holocaust education to every
student, every year, across over 180 schools and nearly
200,000 students in Palm Beach County.
Join Us For inSIGHT OUT – A Day Of Inspiration
And Impact
To support its initiatives, inSIGHT Through Education
is hosting “inSIGHT OUT,” a signature fundraising event
on Monday, March 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the
Palm Beach County Convention Center.
This dynamic, full day of engaging activities will bring
together like-minded women from across the community

Holocaust Survivor speaks with Palm Beach County school
students – courtesy photo