By Alyse Levine, Founder & CEO of Premium Prep College Counseling
You can easily feel like “just a number” when navigating the college admissions process. But colleges really do want to know the real you, and they provide many different opportunities to authentically demonstrate your talents, accomplishments, interests, and ambitions. As with everything in the college process, the key is to start early. Knowing the nuances of the application process and laying the groundwork in your early high school years make the actual application process much less stressful! Here are 5 tips to help your college application stand out: