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Most of the students in high school are worried about the college application process, they have the genuine concern that there application might get lost in the deluge of applications that flood the admission offices of various colleges across the country. The question in every student’s mind is how they present themselves in ways that would get them noticed by the admission officers in appositive light. Most students believe that they are much more worthy than what their high school grades and SAT scores show. But the problem is how to get that across. Well if you are one such student, then you can stop wracking your brains as there are sure-fire ways to ensure that you are noticed by the right people. In fact ensuring that your application stands out, also makes the process easy for the admission officers, who have a hard time selecting the right candidates from thousands of similar applications. If you make genuine effort to present yourself uniquely, then you are well on your way to getting that desired seat. 

You must keep in mind that the applicants who have been successful are those who have prepared applications that are compelling.  You application should be meticulously planned and cohesively written. It should work as a whole, and there should not be loop holes or flaws in your presentation that would produce any doubts in the minds of the admission officers. After you have prepared your application, get it read by people who may have some expertise in the area, and/or maybe intelligent and knowledgeable people with good analytical prowess as well as editing abilities. This would ensure that your application is airtight, as far as logical reasoning is concerned.   

Include supplemental materials which show that you are a person who thrives on challenges, takes initiative to get work done and ensure that you do a great job in whatever you are involved in. These supplemental materials maybe in the form of tough courses that you took during high school or volunteer work among others. 

It is the application that you send to your college that gives a complete picture of you. Therefore you should have an application which highlights all your strong points. Do not forget to mention these in your application for getting admission in a good college. These components are:

1) Your grades: The grades that you have scored in your high school are extremely important. They show how good you are as a student and what are your potentials as a student. It counts more if you have good grades in tough courses which are in high demand.

2) Recommendation of your teacher: Recommendations are important parts of your application. An application asks for recommendations from two of your teachers or coaches. Since they can help your cause tremendously choose the right recommender. Go for the person who likes you and was your teacher or guide in your high school years.

3) Scores in SAT and ACT: The scores of the SAT and the ACT do matter. If you have good scores in SAT and ACT along with good grades, then your application will automatically get the highest attention.

4) Extracurricular activities: If you have taken part in extracurricular activities which are unique, they will definitely complement your application. You need to show that you have the passion for your favorite extracurricular activity. It will make the high school officials interested.

5) The essay: This is another important component of your application. It is the place where you can explain your faults. Your essay should have three angles. These are:

i) A try at explaining your personality. Also to give explanations for your faults.

ii) Let the world know about your hope as well as vision

iii) If you are passionate about anything, let it come to light

6) Other components: Other than what are mentioned above, there might be some thing more that you want to mention in the application. Some more talents that you have but did not mention in the extracurricular part for that you can attach a video with the application. But do not overdo it. Only mention those which reveal a new aspect of yours.

Follow these rules for making an application and you will surely get the admission to your favorite college.