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College Admissions Planning for High School Juniors 

Great College Advice

Make a list of the attributes important to you and what colleges pique your interest. This is the building block of what will eventually become your college list, which will get refined over the course of the next year. Also, use the first semester of your junior year to attend college fairs in the area.

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Your Back-to-School Game Plan — Take Action!

Strategic College Consulting

This shows colleges your ability to drive change and lead others. 5) Develop Relationships with Teachers: Request Strong Recommendations : Cultivate relationships with teachers who can write compelling and personalized letters of recommendation. Attend college fairs and information sessions.

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A Guide To Colleges Admission

AdmissionSight

Students should also research the admission requirements for each school, such as standardized test scores, high school transcripts, letters of recommendation, and personal essays. One of the most important aspects of the colleges admission process is the personal essay.

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Understanding Demonstrated Interest

Discovery College Consulting

But, colleges consider other factors too, such as letters of recommendation, test scores, essays and demonstrated interest (DI). Not all colleges track DI, but if you’re applying to one that does, you need to understand what it means.

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High School Counselors & College Admissions: What You Need to Know

Top Tier Admissions

Recommendation Letters. The most obvious reason to get to know your college or high school counselor is that they write your letter of recommendation. While not every college or university requires a letter of recommendation, almost all of the top-ranked institutions will ask for this document.

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Why Demonstrated Interest Matters in College Admissions

StandOut College Prep

Meet with Admissions Officers or Current Students Meeting with admissions officers or current students can help you make a personal connection with the college and show that you are genuinely interested in attending. This can be done through scheduled visits or by attending college fairs.

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What Does an Admissions Officer Do?

StandOut College Prep

Essays should demonstrate a student’s critical thinking skills and show why they would be a good fit for the college or university. Letters of Recommendation : Admissions officers often require letters of recommendation from teachers or guidance counselors.