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JUNIOR YEAR (CLASS OF 2009)

June
Obviously, different colleges focus on different credentials. Beyond good grades and solid test scores, more selective colleges put a lot of weight on the difficulty of the courses you took, your college application essays, your high school, your activities and accomplishments, and your letters of recommendation. The time is now to gather the admissions criteria for different colleges and continue to fine-tune your list. You should start brainstorming potential application essay topics—that little essay is an application officer's window into your personality, so start thinking hard about this.

To Do:

If you haven't yet done so, finalize your list of teachers to write your letters of recommendation.
Start brainstorming potential application essay topics.

Further Reading:

Get a Jump Start on Your Admissions Essay
Consider Your State Schools
Community College: Your Gateway to a Four-Year College
Considering a Technical College

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