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GCA - How to get a head start on college applications in the summer

It’s Summer! Relax. Reflect. Prepare. 

Get a Head Start on Your College Applications this Summer.
While you need to recharge during summer, it’s important for rising seniors to use parts of their summer to get a head start on some college application work.
We have put together a list of 11 things that you can do NOW to have a smooth start into your senior year in fall.

Liberal Arts Colleges - Reed College

The Benefits of Attending a Small Liberal Arts College

Why a Tight-Knit Community, Broad-Based Education, and Hands-On Learning Opportunities Might Be the Right Choice for You –

Small liberal arts colleges are often overlooked by high school students and their parents when it comes to the college search process. They assume that larger universities with extensive course offerings and research opportunities are the only way to go, but small liberal arts colleges offer a number of unique benefits that are well worth considering.

Importance of a Balanced College List

How to Create A Balanced College List

How to create a Balanced College list –

Having a Balanced College List is important.
In today’s competitive landscape, students must be strategic when putting together their college applications. As such, the concept of creating a balanced list of likely, target, and reach schools has become increasingly important in the college application process.

What defines a likely, target, or reach school?

College search and List Building

Tips on How to Start Out Researching Colleges

As Juniors start their second semester in January many begin their college application process by researching colleges and making a list of the ones that they are really interested in and plan on applying to.

Explore your college criteria before starting the college search

Before you start the task of researching colleges it’s a good idea to identify some criteria that guide you in your search of finding colleges that possibly would make a good fit.