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Olivet College
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Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Saint Mary's College
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University of Detroit Mercy
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Looking Ahead to College Admissions
Top 10 Admissions Tips
- Take a rigorous academic courseload.
The variety and difficulty of your courses in high school matters. Challenge yourself by taking honors or advanced placement (AP) courses.
- Research financial aid options.
Attend free financial aid seminars offered through your high schools or in your community. Create a profile at www.fastweb.com and start searching for scholarships.
- Prepare for the SAT or ACT exams.
Familiarize yourself with the SAT and ACT by taking sample versions beforehand. Check out test prep materials (books, prep courses) and online resources.
- Develop your ideal college profile.
Write down the criteria you want in a college (size, location, majors offered). Use FasWeb's College Search at www.fastweb.com to research possible colleges.
- Review application essay questions.
Check out sample college applications (usually available in your counseling office) to become familiar with the kinds of questions you may encounter.
- Do community service and volunteer work.
Take an active role in the organization and work towards fulfilling that organization's needs.
- Attend college fairs.
They can help you figure out what kind of college you're looking for and that college's admissions requirements. Ask your guidance counselor when a college fair will be in your area.
- Keep your grades strong.
Schools pay attention to the grades you earn throughout high school. However, don't take a course simply to improve your GPA.
- Maintain relationships with teachers who can write your letters of recommendation.
Remember the teachers, coaches and leaders with whom you've had a good relationship or taken a course in which you were successful.
- Explore your interests through your classes.
Taking a wide variety of high school classes can help you figure out what you enjoy.
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