Tips from college admissions counselors:
1. Know your competition – Understand the college acceptance rates and remember that when applications rise, so does the bar for admittance.
2. Stand out – Good grades and board scores are essential but they aren’t the total package… participate, volunteer, work and show commitment.
3. Do your homework before writing your essay – The essay should be personal and not generic. This is how they see your personality.
4. Make an immediate impression when being interviewed – Again, personality is key.

(taken from excepts for the Columbus Ledger Enquirer)

For assistance in the college search and selection process, contact the College Resource Center at www.crccolumbusga.com or call 706-366-2993.

Have you considered Dual Enrollment?

Dual Enrollment provides opportunities for high schools students to take college-level courses and earn credit toward both a high school diploma and a college degree while still in high school. It is a cost-effective way to start on your college degree.

For assistance in the college search and selection process, contact the College Resource Center at www.crccolumbusga.com or call 706-366-2993.

Here are some questions to ask a current student on your visit:

1) What is the best part about this college?
2) What is the worst part?
3) What is a typical day like?
4) What do students do on weekends?
5) How are classes structured?
6) Why did you choose this college?

Excerpts from Cappex.com

For assistance in the college search and selection process, contact the College Resource Center at www.crccolumbusga.com or call 706-366-2993.