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Top 100 education advice blogs @ College Scholarships - 0 views

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  • kgrill on 19 Jun 14
     
    Advice for students and educators
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Expert Advice: 6 Mistakes to Avoid on Your College Application | NerdScholar - 0 views

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  • When you know what mistakes to avoid, applying to college can be a smooth process that allows students to showcase their accomplishments, personalities and experiences, and win that coveted spot in the freshman class.
  • “The essay is the best way to tell your story. This is where you can be the most memorable and it really is an opportunity to connect your unique attributes and experiences with the vibe of the college or university,”
  • always best for the student to be authentic
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  • It is really important to know the school’s deadline and to have everything submitted at least 10 days in advance
  • Applicants should not wait until the last moment to begin the process and then expect every other step to become others’ emergency
  • The purpose of the supplement is to answer questions specifically about the school and what you see yourself adding to the community
  • students should take a personal inventory of the things that are most important to them, as this will help determine what schools will be a good fit
  • it should be the student who takes the initiative in building a relationship with each school
  • people will typically help where and when they can, as long as students take the initiative and ask
  • consider the optional items as a way to showcase your achievements, but generally it is not a good idea to provide materials beyond what the college describes in their ‘optional’ list
  • kgrill on 03 Aug 14
     
    When you know what mistakes to avoid, applying to college can be a smooth process that allows students to showcase their accomplishments, personalities and experiences, and win that coveted spot in the freshman class.
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