Navarro High School
Where all students are honored.
Where all students are honored.
P.O. Drawer 10
Geronimo, TX 78115
(830) 372-1931
Fax: (830) 379-3135
Geronimo, TX 78115
(830) 372-1931
Fax: (830) 379-3135
Top Ten Tips for Applying to College
- Tip 1: Take a strong class schedule. Your class record is a big part of your college application. Do not take courses that simply pad your GPA-challenge yourself
- Tip 2: Do volunteer work. Make a difference and volunteer for activities that reflect your personality and matter to you.
- Tip 3: Ace the entrance exam. Take sample versions beforehand. Before the test, get plenty of sleep and eat a good breakfast. Be sure to read the directions and pace yourself.
- Tip 4: Find the school that is right for you. Find matches with the help of your guidance counselor, FastWeb's College Directory, campus visits, college websites, and fairs.
- Tip 5: Fill out the application accurately and well. Approach each application as if it were the only one that you're filling out. Read the directions carefully and follow them precisely.
- Tip 6: Craft excellent application essays. Start by brainstorming for an original topic. Be clear, concise, and well-organized. And don't forget to check grammar and spelling.
- Tip 7: Submit applications as early as possible. Look for early January deadlines. Online applications are a great alternative for getting your forms more quickly.
- Tip 8: Get great recommendation letters. Choose adults who know you well. Provide them with all the necessary materials and information well in advance.
- Tip 9: Follow up on your applications. Don't be afraid to check on your application. Colleges do occasionally make mistakes.
- Tip 10: Dazzle them at your college interview. Stay calm. Practice beforehand and formulate a few questions to ask. Dress for the occasion. Follow up with a thank-you note.
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