Perhaps you are starting the process of finding the right college to attend. You want to hurry up and graduate high school and get out of the house. You picture yourself at an amazing college surrounding by new friends and having lots of fun. Hopefully that will become true for you, but before it does, there is one main thing standing in your way: an application.
Application. Just the sound of that word makes some people nervous or overwhelmed. The thought of filling out papers that attempt to sell you and your abilities sounds daunting to some. Take heart, there are a few basic things to know about the application process that will help to set your mind at ease.
Filling out an application perfectly is important, but it is not even the first thing to consider. Before you start filling one or many out, there are a few things to think about. If you are wanting to attend college there are many questions to ask yourself as the search begins. What do you hope to study? Where do you want to attend school? Does it need to be in your home town or your home state, or can it be anywhere you want to go? How much money can you and your family afford to pay for school? What...