Monday, April 12, 2010

What To Do Now

In the college application world, it’s the awkward in between phase. High school seniors have received their rejection and acceptance letters. Colleges are waiting to hear back from applicants, unsure of how large the incoming freshmen class will be. Yet now is the perfect time for all other high school students (not seniors) to be looking towards the future. It definitely pays off to start the college hunt earlier than later.

April is the beginning of college fair season. High school sophomores and juniors should begin charting out schools they are potentially interested in. Also, students should start talking with their guidance counselor about colleges and the application process. In addition, guidance counselors can offer information about the upcoming college fairs taking place on campus. It is at college fairs where students can connect and meet admission officials from specific universities. College fairs are a valuable tool for students to ask the college representative compelling questions that shows the student’s genuine interest. Leaving a strong impression on the college representative will prove beneficial when applying to a university. Colleges prefer students who have shown true interest in the university, instead of students that haphazardly apply to everything and anything. Do research, utilize the tools around you, and start the college shopping process.

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