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Admissions teams want to get a clearer picture of the whole applicant and not just grades and test scores. As such, there is a greater emphasis on high-quality recommendation letters that can highlight important insights about the person behind the college application. 

Here are a few ways that college recommendation letters are important to your college admissions application: 

Speaking to your character

Supporting your skills and interests

Assessing classroom behavior

Further strengthening your application

Justifying gaps in academic performance

So while in high school, try to form quality and meaningful connections with teachers, counselors and staff so you have people willing to write high-quality recommendation letters for your college applications. 

We know it’s about that time! You are headed out on the road and ready to visit those college campuses. The dining hall, the dorms and the admissions office are sure to be on your short list of places to visit first. But, do you know these 4 things to do while you are visiting those colleges?

1. Take an official campus tour 2. Attend an information session 3. Visit the campus library, student center, and other similar resources 4. Check out surrounding neighborhoods

Broaden your horizon!

Dress to impress!

Volunteer abroad!

Get ideas here! Maybe a waitress?

Find out! And check out what you should do once you get there!