And to that end, you need to work hard to keep things in perspective. It gets crazy along the way, but here’s some great advice from a current college student about what she would do if she could do it all over again.
Everyone should apply for aid, regardless of what type of salary they earn. You never know when life might change and if a situation should arise where you want to take out a loan, you will need to have filed a FAFSA to qualify.
Don’t assume a school is out of reach, financially, until you have used their net price calculator and thoroughly researched the potential for receiving a scholarship.
It’s plain and simple. With over 4,000 degree granting colleges and universities in this country, there is more than one college that would be a great match for you. In fact, there may be hundreds. You just need to be willing to look around.
Your essay is your chance to put YOU into the admissions equation, to get beyond the numbers and demonstrate who you really are as a person. Be willing to devote the time and effort that is necessary so that your essay makes a difference in your applications. Summer between junior and senior year should be all about your essay.
