There comes a time in all of our lives when we have to make a choice about what we want to do in the future and what we want our future to look like. Do we want to have a specific career? Do we want to travel the world?
Is a college degree on the cards or would you rather get out there in the world of work and business as soon as you can?
You may still be asking yourself these questions, or you may have it all planned out. But if college is looking like it could be the one for you, then here are some things that you could do to make sure that you can get to the college of your dreams, and make your plans a reality.
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Sign Up For AP Classes
When you look at the college applicants that get accepted to the best schools, they are students that have been taking AP classes in school.
You don’t have to be getting the best grades in those classes, although it helps. But they show that you are getting yourself ready for college and show that you are willing to challenge yourself and work hard; exactly what you’ll need to be doing in college.
Get Involved at School
It can seem like school can be a drag sometimes, but if you want your college applications to look good, then the school needs to become like a second home to you.
Join in with classes and clubs, get involved with teams and societies so that you can make a difference. It will make your time more enjoyable, as well as make sure that you can bulk out your resume with lots of good and worthwhile stuff.
Talk About Your Dreams
Some people can be wary of talking about their goals or dreams as they feel it can then look bad if it isn’t achieved. But it is proven that when we vocalize what we want to do, it is much more likely to happen.
So talk to your parents, friends, family, and teachers about what you want to do and the schools that you are interested in. When they know what you’re looking to do, they can help with things like a college consultant or a tutor if you need some extra help. Talk about your plans and it will help you to get where you want to be.
Apply Early
The early bird gets the worm, or so the saying goes. But a similar thing applies to college applications. If you are set on where you want to go to, then it can be a good idea to get in early with your application.
In a lot of cases, this can help with your application, housing, as well as scholarship consideration. This is often called Early Decision applications.
That being said, don’t rush your application if you’re not completely sure about it. Only apply early if you’re happy with where you’re at and happy to go ahead with it.
