Preparation, strategy and time are key for the college application process. Begin strategizing, thinking and planning for this moment before high school. Understand the do's and don'ts for filling out college applications and what academic requirements are necessary. Assess what your child is looking to gain from college and match those requirements to schools that can meet their needs. Gain insight into what colleges are looking for in applicants, in addition to good grades and learn to be supportive to your child during this process, without doing it for them.
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What Do Selective Colleges Look for in an Applicant? Engagement Beyond the Classroom: The Extracurricular Record
Selective colleges expect students not only to be strong academically but also to be interesting, contributing members...
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What Do Selective Colleges Look for in an Applicant? More Hooks
Recruited Athletes Yet another important institutional priority or hook is outstanding athletic ability. Many selective...
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Roadmap to College: What College Admissions Officers Look For
“I look for the quality of the applicant’s curriculum. In other words, did the applicant take the most challenging...
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