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College Application Process

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For your application to be considered complete, you are required to include the following:

 

Essay: Personal Statement and Supplemental Essays

Official High School Transcripts

SAT/ACT Test Scores

Activities Summary

Letters of Recommendation 

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It is important to represent yourself strongly in each of these areas. Keep in mind that colleges receive thousands of applications, and presenting a well-organized application signals to admissions representatives that you are meticulous and have put great thought and care into applying to their specific school.

How MJ Test Prep Consultants Can Help

​Our consultants offer comprehensive support to both students and parents throughout the college application process. For students seeking early guidance, our team will help develop a strategic plan that covers coursework, summer job experiences, and extracurricular activities. As students begin developing their official applications, they can also expect the following support:

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  • Assistance in creating the student's list of “best fit” colleges based on location, majors, activities, cost, etc.

    • Including schools in each category: reach, target, and likely options

  • Directions to begin deeper research regarding each institution on their “best fit” list.

  • Determine what type of application will be submitted for each school (ED, EA, etc.). Learn more about application types here.

  • Help planning college rep visits, colleges campus visits and make appointments for interviews and campus tours.

  • Crafting subtle requests for letters of recommendation from teachers that will highlight the unique strengths of the student.

  • Developing a strong activities resume to send with your applications. 

  • Finding a topic for personal statement essay. 

  • Identify required Supplemental Essays which are additional pieces of writing required by many selective universities.

  • Help completing the Common Application www.commonapp.org.

  • Assist students in checking test score (SAT/ACT) policies for selected colleges.

  • Help student athletes with registration and eligibility (Register with the NCAA)

  • Assist with finding and applying for scholarships and financial aid. 

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