About Teen Life: The College Admissions Process

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From Ellen Friedrichs, your About Teen Life Editor
Now that it is November, a lot of you seniors out there are probably deep into the college application process. Others of you might just be starting. If that is the case, don't forget some important basics like registering for a December or January SAT or ACT and working on your applications!

Month-by-Month Senior Year College Application Timeline
Senior year is a busy and extremely important time in the college admissions process. This is your last chance to get the ACT and SAT scores you need, and senior year is when you have to narrow down your college options to the handful of schools to which you'll apply. You'll need to get your college essay up to snuff, line up your letters of recommendation, and apply for financial aid. During the application process, you'll need to keep active in extracurricular activities and maintain high grades... Read more

A Step By Step Guide to Getting Into College
Approximately 70 percent of college applicants get accepted into their first choice college. Ever wonder how they do it? The answer is simple: they made an effort. And you can too! All you have to do is follow these four easy steps... Read more

Tips for the Personal Essay Options on the Common Applicatio
The first step to writing a stellar personal essay on your college application is to understand your options. Below is a discussion of the six essay options from the Common Application... Read more

How To Get Into Your Dream College
You've studied for the SATs, participated in school activities and volunteered in the community. Your grades aren't bad, you've got big ambitions and your teachers love you. You've got your heart set on one or two schools, but you've heard that it's hard to get in. What should you do? Read on to find out... Read more

 


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