Many of you will wait until the last-minute before seriously considering college applications. It's a horrible idea, and the last thing I'd recommend.
I'm guilty of it too - that's what my secret guide to Harvard admissions is all about - how to make yourself sound like an amazing candidate in the months that you have left. And if you follow my five steps below, I guarantee that it will help you get into Harvard, Princeton, or Stanford.
1) Take a deep breath, because you're about to work really, really, really hard. If you're a junior or even a senior, you only have a few months. I'll show you how to use it wisely
2) Be as busy as you can in your last summer before applications. College admissions committees look at this summer closely to see what you accomplish. What are your passions? MAKE SURE you spend that summer on your passions
3) If you don't have a strong GPA or class ranking, you have to start immediately showing improvement. That's the key. Get good grades in every class. Here's a secret - take college classes over the summer to show that you can do well on the college level. It's impressive to admissions committees.
4) Treat the college application like you'd treat your best friend. Spend hundreds of hours writing and re-writing your essays, asking favorite teachers for great recommendations, and writing out supplemental info and descriptions that sound amazing. This is your face to Harvard and Stanford - make sure you look good
5) Think of yourself as a salesman. You need to convince admissions committees that you're the right candidate. This means showing yourself in the best light possible - highlighting and exaggerating accomplishments if needed
The above should get you to a great start. Focus on your story and your passions - particularly if you're a come-from-behind candidate. Only by telling a unique, interesting story about your life will you stand a chance at getting into Princeton or Yale.
Good luck!
I'm guilty of it too - that's what my secret guide to Harvard admissions is all about - how to make yourself sound like an amazing candidate in the months that you have left. And if you follow my five steps below, I guarantee that it will help you get into Harvard, Princeton, or Stanford.
1) Take a deep breath, because you're about to work really, really, really hard. If you're a junior or even a senior, you only have a few months. I'll show you how to use it wisely
2) Be as busy as you can in your last summer before applications. College admissions committees look at this summer closely to see what you accomplish. What are your passions? MAKE SURE you spend that summer on your passions
3) If you don't have a strong GPA or class ranking, you have to start immediately showing improvement. That's the key. Get good grades in every class. Here's a secret - take college classes over the summer to show that you can do well on the college level. It's impressive to admissions committees.
4) Treat the college application like you'd treat your best friend. Spend hundreds of hours writing and re-writing your essays, asking favorite teachers for great recommendations, and writing out supplemental info and descriptions that sound amazing. This is your face to Harvard and Stanford - make sure you look good
5) Think of yourself as a salesman. You need to convince admissions committees that you're the right candidate. This means showing yourself in the best light possible - highlighting and exaggerating accomplishments if needed
The above should get you to a great start. Focus on your story and your passions - particularly if you're a come-from-behind candidate. Only by telling a unique, interesting story about your life will you stand a chance at getting into Princeton or Yale.
Good luck!
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