As a junior, I want to use the summer and early senior year to improve my college application. What are some things I should focus on, besides working on my essay? Are there any must-do's for preparing in advance and making my application stand out?
It's great that you're already thinking about improving your college application! Besides working on your essay, there are a few key areas you can focus on during your summer and early senior year:
- Strengthen your extracurricular activities: Try to participate in activities you're passionate about, take on leadership roles, and commit to them with a long-term focus. This demonstrates your interests and dedication to potential colleges.
- Volunteer or intern: Use your summer to get involved in meaningful volunteer opportunities or internships related to your interests. This will boost your application and provide valuable experiences to draw from in your essays.
- Research colleges and develop a well-rounded list: Start researching colleges that interest you and create a balanced list of reach, target, and safety schools. Visit the CollegeVine blog for tips on creating the perfect college list: [https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-make-a-college-list/].
Best of luck with your preparation!
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