Today was the first day of school in my hometown of West Deptford, NJ. It was only fitting that we decided to publicly launch our new practice today. On this day, we would like to offer some advice to students and parents on what they should be thinking about related to college admissions.
Freshmen and Sophomores
“They” say it’s never too early to begin the college search process and “they” would not be wrong. During your freshmen and sophomore year, students and parents should begin to review course selections, extracurricular activities, summer options, and early college test (PSAT) options. Students should think of these two years as the foundation of your post-secondary educational plans.
Juniors
Eleventh grade is the year that teachers and counselors will inform students that this is their most important year and it is in many ways related to college admission. During your junior year, students should begin to review past academic and student experiences, clarify future educational goals, take standardized tests, formulate a list of colleges, and develop strategies for successful college visits.
Seniors
The time is finally here to begin your college applications, write your essays, gather teacher recommendations, take the standardized tests one last time to boost your scores, and present yourself as a worthy candidate for admission.