{"id":386,"date":"2015-12-10T16:47:19","date_gmt":"2015-12-10T16:47:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myredkite.com\/blog\/?p=386"},"modified":"2015-12-10T16:47:19","modified_gmt":"2015-12-10T16:47:19","slug":"college-application-tips-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myredkite.com\/blog\/college-application-tips-you-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"College Application Tips You Should Read Before You Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/myredkite.com\/blog\/college-application-tips-you-should-know\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-387 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/college-application-tips-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"College Application Tips You Need\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/college-application-tips-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/college-application-tips-1.jpg 720w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve done the campus tours. You\u2019ve narrowed your list down to about ten potential schools. You\u2019ve got some \u201creach\u201d schools and some back up schools.<\/p>\n<p>Now it\u2019s time for the hard part: college applications.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>So many schools, so little time! No need to worry. We\u2019re here to help.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Get Organized<\/h2>\n<p>The best way to tackle applications is to start early. It allows you to spread out the workload. You can set personal deadlines for all the components of your application, such as essays and forms. The college application deadline is for your fully completed applications. This can include the application itself, transcripts, essays, recommendations, and anything else the school has requested.<\/p>\n<p>Have a folder or binder to keep everything in one place. You should always keep copies of anything you submit. This can help you avoid any future problems, like a form missing from your application.<\/p>\n<p>Thinking of including something additional? First think, \u201cWill this strengthen my application?\u201d Submitting every certificate and award you\u2019ve ever won may clutter up your application. You don\u2019t want to do that! <a href=\"https:\/\/myredkite.com\/blog\/boost-resume-on-campus-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Only submit the most relevant pieces<\/a> of information that will help your application stand out.<\/p>\n<p>Also, remain consistent. Make sure to keep the same name on all papers. This can help you avoid getting them mixed into someone else\u2019s application.<\/p>\n<h2>Apply for FREE!<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s never fun when you have to submit a fee to apply to a college. Luckily, some schools will waive the fee if you meet a certain requirement. The requirements can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applying online<\/li>\n<li>Having a relative or friend who graduated from the school<\/li>\n<li>Visiting and doing a campus tour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Strengthen Your Application<\/h2>\n<p>It can be stressful when filling out an application. How do you convey who you are, what you believe, and what you\u2019ve done on a piece of paper? How do you get a college to pick you?<\/p>\n<h3><em>Here are some tips to avoid submitting a poor application:<\/em><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Read all the instructions in full.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It may seem obvious, but a lot of students make silly mistakes on their applications.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Take the lead.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Schools want to know who you are, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/best-colleges\/articles\/2013\/09\/11\/avoid-these-big-college-application-mistakes?int=97cc08\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">not what your parents have to say about you<\/a>. If you really want to get into a school, make it clear. Don\u2019t have Mom call in to convey your interest.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Proofread EVERYTHING.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Spelling errors are embarrassing, but not as much as putting the wrong college name on your application.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t procrastinate.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you wait until the last minute, chances are you won\u2019t get everything submitted on time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t be repetitive.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every component of your application should teach the school something new about you. Make them think, \u201cThis brings a new piece to the puzzle! I like this!\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t assume you know what colleges want to hear.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Being your original self is the best thing you can do.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Be thorough.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Make sure you\u2019ve met all necessary requirements, filled in every form and ticked every box.<\/p>\n<h2>Get the Facts!<\/h2>\n<p>College application information \u2013 both the important and the unimportant stuff \u2013 often can be confusing. Here are some myths about the college application process\u2026debunked.<\/p>\n<h3>Myth:<\/h3>\n<p>Standardized tests don\u2019t matter.<\/p>\n<h3>Fact:<\/h3>\n<p>Standardized tests matter! If you don\u2019t have a good GPA, a <a href=\"https:\/\/myredkite.com\/blog\/should-you-retake-sats-improve-score\/\">higher SAT or ACT score<\/a> can really make the difference.<\/p>\n<h3>Myth:<\/h3>\n<p>Interviews are optional.<\/p>\n<h3>Fact:<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re offered an interview, take it! It gives the college to meet you in person, so you can really dazzle them. If you can\u2019t afford to swing the trip, don\u2019t worry. Some colleges will find alumni nearby to meet with you.<\/p>\n<h3>Myth:<\/h3>\n<p>Colleges only want \u201cwell-rounded\u201d students.<\/p>\n<h3>Truth:<\/h3>\n<p>False, colleges are looking to make up well-rounded classes. They look for students who excel in certain areas. They prefer classes that are diverse to make all of their programs strong.<\/p>\n<h2>Know the Difference: Early Action vs. Early Decision<\/h2>\n<p>It is extremely important you know the difference between early action and early decision. Early action is when you receive an early response from the college about whether you were accepted or not. This is good when you need to compare financial aid packages between schools.<\/p>\n<p>In early decision, if you get accepted, you have to attend the college. This increases your chances of getting in. It\u2019s important to know that, if you apply, this is the college you\u2019re committing to.<\/p>\n<h2>Write an Essay That Stands Out<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to your college essay \u2013 be original! Worry less about the topic and more about what you\u2019re going to say. Write <a href=\"http:\/\/admissions.yale.edu\/advice-putting-together-your-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">what you know and care about<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to worry about writing in the typical format either (intro, body 3x, conclusion). Get straight to the point. Colleges know this is your application essay. Don\u2019t try and fit your life\u2019s story into one essay. Remember that colleges are reading hundreds of essays, so just focus on one particular moment.<\/p>\n<p>A great essay helps colleges see and judge the depth of applicants understanding of intellectual and social issues. Take it seriously and knock it out of the park!<\/p>\n<h2>Be Smart with Recommendation Letters<\/h2>\n<p>When deciding on who you want to write you a recommendation, find someone who really knows you. It can be a teacher, employer, coach, volunteer leader, etc. It\u2019s best practice to get a recommendation from one teacher, one guidance counselor, and one more person.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re asking a popular teacher, make sure to ask before there\u2019s a crowd. Sometimes asking a teacher with a tough reputation, whose class you\u2019ve work hard in, might benefit more. \u00a0Regardless, check in with the person you choose every couple weeks so you can get your letter in time.<\/p>\n<h2>Only Submit One Application<\/h2>\n<p>Colleges don\u2019t want to have three or four partially completed applications sent from the same person. It\u2019s more for them to look at and doesn\u2019t make them think you\u2019re actually serious.<\/p>\n<p>If you submit online, you\u2019ll receive an email confirmation. If you\u2019re mailing in your application, insert a stamped postcard addressed to you.\u00a0 This way, the school can reply once they\u2019ve received your application. Don\u2019t panic if you didn\u2019t receive a confirmation or a form is missing. Calmly call admissions and follow their advice.<\/p>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve got these college application tips under your belt, it\u2019s time to apply. Don\u2019t be nervous. Just take a deep breath and think to yourself, \u201cI CAN DO THIS!\u201d Good luck!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve done the campus tours. You\u2019ve narrowed your list down to about ten potential schools. You\u2019ve got some \u201creach\u201d schools and some back up schools. 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