In our previous article, we addressed some basic tips for making your student profile stand out. But if you really want to go the extra mile to impress college admissions officers, we’re going to provide you with some advanced tips that you can use to build on top of those necessities.
- Get Published – Research papers are a part of just about every college curriculum, but it’s not something you usually have to do in high school. If you can write an authoritative paper on a topic related to your major and get it published, this will show that you are well on your way to reaching the kind of academic goals universities find intriguing.
- Start a Business – It’s one thing to get a job while you’re still in high school. It’s another to show your entrepreneurial spirit by starting your own business. Of course, you’ll get bonus points if your business does well, but either way, it’s sure to pad your profile.
- Grow Your Social Media Presence – This can be a double-edged sword for college hopefuls. You don’t want anything that you post on your social accounts to cause admissions officers to pass on your application. However, if you can build a following on social media accounts, you can control the narrative of what an admissions officer sees when they Google your name.
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