Educate Yourself Before You Begin. The following articles should help alleviate "fear of college application:"
The 7 most common mistakes kids make on their college applications, http://www.businessinsider.com/7-common-college-application-mistakes
Visit bigfuture.org for a step-by-step guide to college planning. There are even different plans based on what grade you’re in now. The idea behind the website is that it’s never too early to start preparing for college and beginning to think about your possible college major(s). Other online resources include: www.collegemajors101.com and www.mymajors.com
Extracurriculars give you an edge. How do extracurriculars help your college chances? Your "extras" show your commitment, talent, and curiosity. And that's what colleges want.
http://www.collegedata.com/cs/content/content_getinarticle_tmpl.jhtml?articleId=10042
Be a college application snob. To successfully apply and get into college, you need to know what colleges are looking for. Prepare & Apply can help you understand how to improve your college admission chances and develop your strategy to become the ideal applicant for college admission. http://www.collegedata.com/cs/main/main_getin_tmpl.jhtml
What can Early Decision do for me? http://admissions.wfu.edu/apply/early-decision/
The Coolest High School Webpage, https://getschooled.com/dashboard
How does the financial aid process work? https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/sites/default/files/financial-aid-process.png,
The 7 most common mistakes kids make on their college applications, http://www.businessinsider.com/7-common-college-application-mistakes
Visit bigfuture.org for a step-by-step guide to college planning. There are even different plans based on what grade you’re in now. The idea behind the website is that it’s never too early to start preparing for college and beginning to think about your possible college major(s). Other online resources include: www.collegemajors101.com and www.mymajors.com
Extracurriculars give you an edge. How do extracurriculars help your college chances? Your "extras" show your commitment, talent, and curiosity. And that's what colleges want.
http://www.collegedata.com/cs/content/content_getinarticle_tmpl.jhtml?articleId=10042
Be a college application snob. To successfully apply and get into college, you need to know what colleges are looking for. Prepare & Apply can help you understand how to improve your college admission chances and develop your strategy to become the ideal applicant for college admission. http://www.collegedata.com/cs/main/main_getin_tmpl.jhtml
What can Early Decision do for me? http://admissions.wfu.edu/apply/early-decision/
The Coolest High School Webpage, https://getschooled.com/dashboard
How does the financial aid process work? https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/sites/default/files/financial-aid-process.png,