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9TH GRADE YEAR TO-DO'S

Let’s talk about what you can do during your freshman year to improve your profile as a college applicant. Freshman year is JUST the right time to begin planning for your college admissions. 

To get started, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the various steps involved in the college application process. Read through this DOCUMENT to understand the steps of a college application and the admission criteria to start planning your activities for the years ahead.

At EduPlan, we believe that it is never too early to start working on your profile as a college applicant.

All About Freshman Year!

KEY INFORMATION

This document provides a brief overview of the following IMPORTANT topics:

  • Evaluation criteria of colleges for admission

  • Tools to search for college options online. CLICK HERE to view some of the most commonly used search engines for colleges.

  • Deciding on your first list of colleges and important factors to consider during the process

  • Planning your college visits

  • Finding career options

  • Introduction to standardized tests

  • Preparation for demonstrating leadership and extracurricular interests in college applications

  • Getting started with your resume

  • Letters of recommendation

  • College Admission Myths

  • MOST IMPORTANTLY, it outlines tasks that you should prioritize NOW for your college admissions journey. It emphasizes the significance of conducting research and gaining clarity on your thoughts regarding a college major.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

You can also take the COLLEGE MAJOR QUIZ, which will offer personalized recommendations for majors based on your responses. This quiz can provide valuable insights to help you explore and consider various academic paths for your college journey.

The college admission process is lengthy, and the key to success is maintaining consistency and a positive attitude.

You can also research colleges and look at their curricular priorities and admissions expectations on CounselMore.com