Once you have narrowed the field of schools you are considering, it's time to fill out the applications. Some students apply to as many as 8 to 10 colleges, while others limit themselves to two or three. In any case, devote the time necessary to create a strong application.
Admission officers look at a variety of factors, including essays, prizes, community service and work experience, hobbies, and special talents, as they review applications to try to determine your potential for success at their institutions. List your extracurricular activities as well as your school accomplishments. Observe all deadlines!
Teacher recommendation - Some colleges ask for teachers recommentdation, so take this often overlooked part more seriously.But planning ahead will lead to better and more thoughtful teacher recommendation letters, which will in turn have a positive impact on your chances for admission.
Letter of recommendation are important, so choose carefully the people you will ask.
Choose recommenders as early as possible. This gives you more time to consider strategy, and more importantly gives your teacher plenty of time to write.
Choose teachers who will write the best teacher recommendation letters. Also choose a teacher who is likely to spend time on your assignment and has an experience in this type of task rather than teacher who likes you the most.
Put together a resume or basic fact sheet about yourself. If the teacher knows about what you do outside of class, it will be easier for him or her to write an effective recommendation.
Follow up on deadlines. You need to handover the assignment to the teacher in advance so that you meet the deadline and need not be pushy too.
Be grateful as this is the unpaid job for teachers and tuff also.