College Application Tips from Top Professionals

Dec. 6, 2013 / By

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JOHNNY FLORES JR/ Coachella Uninc

If you are a high school senior, you know that ‘tis the season for college applications!

Because it’s hard to concentrate when there are visions of deadlines dancing in your head, Coachella Unincorporated turned to two experienced professionals in this field and compiled their best tips for conquering applications.

Gloria Rodriguez is the executive director of the Dr. Carreon Foundation, which provides scholarships to students of Mexican-American ancestry. Angela Meraz is a college counselor at Xavier College Prep. The following are their top do’s and don’t’s for the college and scholarship application season.

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