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[quote=Anonymous]For activities, they really like to see something that involves leadership or community. She could volunteer for special Olympics or something along those lines that is low cost.

The best advice we got is to plan ahead!!! Get those applications in early. Even if you’re not applying EA or ED, the admissions counselors have far fewer applications earlier in the year than near the deadline, and that may offer your application a further look. Fill out the FAFSA early, some aid is first come first serve. Fill out the Common App early so you can see exactly where your holes are while you still have time to fill them. Start narrowing down colleges in junior year so if there are certain classes, or SAT subject tests the colleges you are interested in require, you have time to do them senior year. Early bird gets the worm.

I truly think you can do it on your own, it’s just a lot of work. Counselors are a luxury that make it easier and take away the parent/child dynamic. [/quote]

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