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Ten Tips to Get Into College
1. Start
early
Applying
to college is a long and involved process. This is especially true if
you're applying to many schools. Make it easy on yourself and start early.
Call the admissions offices around July and have them put you on their
mailing lists. Also check the school's website. Many have downloadable
applications.
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2. SAT
or ACT?
Until recently,
the ACT was required by colleges in the Midwest, while the SAT was the
test of choice for schools in the Northeast and on both coasts. Now, however,
most schools accept both. This increased acceptance of both exams gives
you a strategic advantage. The ACT is a content-based test, whereas the
SAT tests critical thinking and problem solving skills. Depending on your
particular strengths and weaknesses, you may perform significantly better
on one test than the other. Regardless, you should check with each of
your target schools before taking either exam.
3. Don't
forget about financial aid
In addition
to getting into college, you also have to plan on how you're going to
pay for it. Don't wait until after you've finished applying to schools
before applying for financial aid. Check out our section on Federal
and state GI Bill benefits or search for over
$300 million in scholarships.
4. Don't
apply to too many schools
Sometimes
a college search can get a little out of hand. Especially, when you start
thinking things like: "How cool would it be to go to school in Hawaii
or what about Alaska!" or "I'm interested in colleges with lots of ivy-covered
brick buildings." Give yourself a reality check. College applications
cost time and money! Cut down your list to only the colleges in which
you're really interested. Your list should include at least one safety,
one reach, and one possible.
5. Show
the Real You
Especially
for active duty and veterans, you might feel like your GPA and SAT or
ACT score don't tell the whole story. That's what your essays are for.
Be yourself (but ''yourself'' with good grammar and perfect spelling).
The cliche ''Write about what you know'' has never been more true.
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