To have a positive college admissions experience, it is essential to prepare ahead. Coronavirus has interrupted standardized testing opportunities, and many institutions have shifted college visits from campus to online.
Here are a few tips to assist you with your college application.
Freshman year:
Students have to be extra attentive about teachers’ expectations and work smarter and harder to fulfill those expectations.
Become involved:
The high school years offer the perfect time to develop social connections and engage in extracurricular activities.
Read avidly:
Check out relevant magazines, books, newspapers, and blogs and YouTube videos.
Find mentors:
Take advantage of the knowledge and expertise of teachers, counselors, friends, and coaches.
Enjoy downtime:
Downtime is essential for staying fresh and focused. Make time to turn off electronic devices and think about the present.
Relieve stress:
To sustain your success in high school and college, find healthy ways to manage stress.
Sophomore year:
Sophomore year is the time to discover your interests and strengths and develop them.
Challenge yourself:
Make an effort to get good grades and be ready for new challenges. Never be afraid to ask for help.
Speak up:
Learning at the college level is about exchanging ideas with peers and professors and being open minded.
Get lots of sleep:
To stay healthy, the brain needs 8-10 hours of sleep.
Create an activities list:
Keep track of jobs, accomplishments, hobbies, and extracurricular activities.
Take advantage of summer break:
Summer is the best time to build your resume by volunteering, playing sports, taking classes, etc.
Junior year:
The test scores, activities, and grades from your junior year will be looked at closely by perspective colleges.
Engage in extracurricular activities:
Take advantage of extracurricular activities inside and outside the school.
Crear a target college list:
After getting your test results, arrange a meeting with the school counselor, and create a list of target colleges. During the summer, you can visit college campuses or send your queries through email.
Get recommendation letters:
Ask at least two teachers for recommendations.
Write an impressive essay:
Write an impressive essay and do not forget to include your strengths and experiences.
Senior year:
Good grades in your senior year are essential for gaining admission to a good colege.
Take admissions exams:
Check the application deadlines and testing policies of each college.
Know deadlines:
Colleges have different application deadlines. Know them.
Apply:
Craft a well-thought essay, review your transcripts, and complete applications.
Follow up:
Check to make sure that colleges have received your test scores and recommendation letters.
Check financial aid rules:
College is expensive, but most colleges offer financial aid if you satisfy specific requirements.
Time for a decision:
Before committing, it is smart to visit or revisit colleges that have accepted you.
