Tips for Iowa State University Application?

I'm thinking about applying to Iowa State University and I'm a bit stressed about the whole process. Does anyone have tips or advice for making my application stand out? Any specific things I should focus on?

I'd be glad to provide some advice. Some specific points to consider include:

1. Academics: Iowa State University considers your high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores (if submitted) during application review. Make sure your academic record aligns with their requirements and average statistics. For example, the middle 50% ACT score for incoming freshmen typically falls between 22 and 28. However, please note that submitting ACT/SAT scores is optional.

2. Essays: Since Iowa State does not require a personal essay as part of the application, they will be looking at other parts of your application to understand you as a person, including your extracurricular activities. However, if you have additional information or feel that something requires further explanation (for example, an unusual dip in grades), take advantage of the provided space on the application to explain these circumstances.

3. Extracurricular activities: Your involvement in extracurricular activities can help set your application apart. These can demonstrate your personal qualities and skills outside of the classroom - things like leadership, commitment, creativity, teamwork, and resilience.

4. Major Selection: You'll need to specify your intended major when applying. Be sure to research what the different programs at Iowa State have to offer, and think about aligning your past experiences and future goals with your chosen major.

5. Recommendations: They are not required but can provide more insight into your character and skills if you feel it could strengthen your application.

Last but not least, make sure to double-check your application carefully for any mistakes or inaccuracies before submitting it. Best of luck with your application!