Introduction to College Admission 101 | The Princeton Review

The college process can be overwhelming. With the right strategies, you can earn a spot at your dream school—and get financial aid to attend. After watching this Learning Playlist, you will know how to:

► Create a preliminary list of 25–50 academically excellent colleges that are in the top 2–10% of selectivity;

► Identify colleges with the academics, extracurriculars, campus culture, and quality of life that you value;

► Develop a high school curriculum that will enhance your college candidacy;

► Determine which standardized tests to take, and learn strategies to strengthen your performance on those exams;

► Devise you college essay topic and begin to craft an authentic, effective college essay;

► Solicit effective letters of recommendation, perform well on college interviews, and choose a good mix of extracurricular activities;

► Start the financial aid application process, compare aid packages, and appeal for more aid;

► Save money on college by deploying creative cost-saving strategies.

About this Learning Playlist: In “College Admission 101,” The Princeton Review’s Editor-in-Chief Rob Franek breaks down the most complex parts of the college process—and teaches you how to set yourself up to find, get into, and pay for your dream college.

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