One of the first steps to a productive and successful application is to select the right colleges and universities to apply to.
This is where a good college counselor can help.
After all if the colleges you apply to are really appealing and both excite and interest you, that will show in your essays and make your applicatiuon even more compeling.
The biggest mistake to make is to only use college rankings to select universities. Keep in mind that there is more to a college than classes and academics. It will be "home" for the next four years and you need to feel that you belong. Every college has a personality and you need to identify those that match your own.
Start by talking to people and getting advice. Your teachers and fellow students will be good resources. Do attend college fairs in your area. Many universitiees and colleges even go on international tours. Your high school will probably have several college visits ovr the year. Do attend them all. If a school really grabs your attention keep it in mind for an Early Decision or Early Action application. If possible visit the colleges that interest you
Start building a longlist of about 35 schools that interest you, then cut it down to a shortlist of 8 to apply to.
This is where a good college counselor can help.
After all if the colleges you apply to are really appealing and both excite and interest you, that will show in your essays and make your applicatiuon even more compeling.
The biggest mistake to make is to only use college rankings to select universities. Keep in mind that there is more to a college than classes and academics. It will be "home" for the next four years and you need to feel that you belong. Every college has a personality and you need to identify those that match your own.
Start by talking to people and getting advice. Your teachers and fellow students will be good resources. Do attend college fairs in your area. Many universitiees and colleges even go on international tours. Your high school will probably have several college visits ovr the year. Do attend them all. If a school really grabs your attention keep it in mind for an Early Decision or Early Action application. If possible visit the colleges that interest you
Start building a longlist of about 35 schools that interest you, then cut it down to a shortlist of 8 to apply to.
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