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Top 10 Tweets: Best College Application Advice

4 min readโ€ขaugust 24, 2021

The college application process can be, well, stressful ๐Ÿ˜ฐ But itโ€™s important to remember that you arenโ€™t alone. To help you through this process, students, experts, and college professionals have shared their tips and advice on social media platforms. What better way to deliver information in a concise, digestible, and informative fashion than a tweet? Weโ€™ve compiled the best 10 tweets with crucial tips about college applicationsโ€”from time-management during your senior year, to how to write college essays, to applying for scholarships.ย 

1. 10 College Application Tips

User: @ACT Student

Thread Link

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Image from Twitter.

In our first tweet, the official @ACTStudent account lists ๐Ÿ“ ten essential tips for your college application. Following these tips, from โ€œPay attention to deadlinesโ€ to โ€œproofread for misspellings and grammatical errors,โ€ will help you create an even stronger application right off the bat.

2. Traits to Demonstrate on Applications

User: @thecollegespy

Thread Link

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Image from Twitter.

Wondering what specific traits to showcase in your portfolio? Look no further than this tweet from @thecollegespy, which states that intellectual curiosity ๐Ÿค” is a major strength ๐Ÿ’ช that colleges look for in a student. Ask yourself how you embody this trait, and then demonstrate it in your application! Check out this guide for more things colleges look for in students and how to demonstrate them.

3. How to Write the College App Essay

User: @CollegeFactual

Thread Link

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Image from Twitter.

Every year, thousands of students worldwide ๐ŸŒ face similar obstacles writing the college application essaysโ€”from topic ideas to essay structure. Itโ€™s certainly not an easy part of the application. Thankfully, @CollegeFactual compiled a shortlist of tips for anyone struggling with writerโ€™s block.

4. How I Reviewed for the SAT (and Scored 1570)

User: @NicoleDatlangin

Thread Link

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Image from Twitter.

As @NicoleDatlangin prefaces in this comprehensive Twitter thread about studying for the SAT, itโ€™s important to remember that โ€œstandardized test scores donโ€™t determine your worth.โ€ And ultimately, there are other parts of your application that can help you shine โœจ regardless of your SAT. This thread dives deep into prep tips, as well as how to assess your strengths and weaknesses as a test taker.

5. Finding a Summer Job

User: @MyBigFuture

Thread Link

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Image from Twitter.

Looking for valuable work experience and a boost to your college resume? In this tweet, @MyBigFuture shares tips and tricks to securing a summer job that is meaningful to you in other ways than just a paycheck (although who doesnโ€™t love money ๐Ÿค‘).

6. 4 Time Management Tips & Tricks for Students

User: @CollegeFactual

Thread Link

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Image from Twitter.

With this article about time management hacks, @CollegeFactual is back and ready to help any students juggling the college application process on top of school and extracurriculars. Tips include getting back on track by investing in a planner ๐Ÿ—“ and setting specific, time bound goals for yourself.

7. College Application Tips for High School Students taking Virtual Classes

User: @trice_jeri

Thread Link

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Image from Twitter.

For many of us in this current virtual world, the classroom environment looks different than what our parents and older siblings experienced. Fortunately, @trice_jeri has several invaluable tips for college bound students who are taking virtual ๐Ÿ’ป or hybrid courses in the face of the pandemic ๐Ÿฆ 

8. What to Look For in a College Visit

User: @CollegeAppTips

Thread Link

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Image from Twitter.

Weโ€™ve all been there at some pointโ€”the subject of college visits being brought up at the dinner table ๐Ÿฝ or school counselor conference. What is there to learn while visiting a college? Turns out, quite a few things. @CollegeAppTips has us covered with 13 useful services and resources to keep an eye out for while touring any campus.

9. 8 Things to Know Before Applying to University

User: @AlmaMaterKRD

Thread Link

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Image from Twitter.

In this short thread, @AlmaMaterKRD provides indispensable advice for students applying to university for the first time. From advice on budgeting to how to do the proper research for college admissions requirements, these tips wonโ€™t let you go astray during this hectic season.

For a list of general deadlines for the college admissions process, check out this guide!

10. Useful Websites/Apps for Colleges & Universities, Trade Schools, and Scholarships

User: @Parkdale2020

Thread Link

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Image from Twitter.

Last but not least, @Parkdale2020 posted a thread of must-bookmark ๐Ÿ“– websites for any college bound student. From resources for finding scholarships for tuition aid to comparing various universities, this thread is invaluable to navigating the college application process.ย 

College Application Tips: Conclusion

College application season can spark mixed emotions for studentsโ€”confusion, fear, and excitement over this new chapter of your life. From choosing an essay topic to submitting the Common App, there's a lot of consider. These 10 tweets are sure to assist you in the process of college applications. Our final tip for you is this: don't procrastinate!

Top 10 Tweets: Best College Application Advice

4 min readโ€ขaugust 24, 2021

The college application process can be, well, stressful ๐Ÿ˜ฐ But itโ€™s important to remember that you arenโ€™t alone. To help you through this process, students, experts, and college professionals have shared their tips and advice on social media platforms. What better way to deliver information in a concise, digestible, and informative fashion than a tweet? Weโ€™ve compiled the best 10 tweets with crucial tips about college applicationsโ€”from time-management during your senior year, to how to write college essays, to applying for scholarships.ย 

1. 10 College Application Tips

User: @ACT Student

Thread Link

https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/fiveable-92889.appspot.com/o/images%2F-vu3EVAV1WOiX.png?alt=media&token=816aa1ed-292b-498d-a3df-72d61d58162a

Image from Twitter.

In our first tweet, the official @ACTStudent account lists ๐Ÿ“ ten essential tips for your college application. Following these tips, from โ€œPay attention to deadlinesโ€ to โ€œproofread for misspellings and grammatical errors,โ€ will help you create an even stronger application right off the bat.

2. Traits to Demonstrate on Applications

User: @thecollegespy

Thread Link

https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/fiveable-92889.appspot.com/o/images%2F-4jK2zgVHFAvC.png?alt=media&token=bee7b8ca-0e59-46bf-aabe-2262e17ac478

Image from Twitter.

Wondering what specific traits to showcase in your portfolio? Look no further than this tweet from @thecollegespy, which states that intellectual curiosity ๐Ÿค” is a major strength ๐Ÿ’ช that colleges look for in a student. Ask yourself how you embody this trait, and then demonstrate it in your application! Check out this guide for more things colleges look for in students and how to demonstrate them.

3. How to Write the College App Essay

User: @CollegeFactual

Thread Link

https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/fiveable-92889.appspot.com/o/images%2F-vY6PbbtU2fAP.png?alt=media&token=c724fe25-0851-47fe-a346-36a7949b4044

Image from Twitter.

Every year, thousands of students worldwide ๐ŸŒ face similar obstacles writing the college application essaysโ€”from topic ideas to essay structure. Itโ€™s certainly not an easy part of the application. Thankfully, @CollegeFactual compiled a shortlist of tips for anyone struggling with writerโ€™s block.

4. How I Reviewed for the SAT (and Scored 1570)

User: @NicoleDatlangin

Thread Link

https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/fiveable-92889.appspot.com/o/images%2F-1Waf0LTddcww.png?alt=media&token=8522c604-4504-4997-9a5a-8648542033bc

Image from Twitter.

As @NicoleDatlangin prefaces in this comprehensive Twitter thread about studying for the SAT, itโ€™s important to remember that โ€œstandardized test scores donโ€™t determine your worth.โ€ And ultimately, there are other parts of your application that can help you shine โœจ regardless of your SAT. This thread dives deep into prep tips, as well as how to assess your strengths and weaknesses as a test taker.

5. Finding a Summer Job

User: @MyBigFuture

Thread Link

https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/fiveable-92889.appspot.com/o/images%2F-Z5sjzYx3Mu8q.png?alt=media&token=235c8c7c-bc9f-4b89-a666-53843462b8a5

Image from Twitter.

Looking for valuable work experience and a boost to your college resume? In this tweet, @MyBigFuture shares tips and tricks to securing a summer job that is meaningful to you in other ways than just a paycheck (although who doesnโ€™t love money ๐Ÿค‘).

6. 4 Time Management Tips & Tricks for Students

User: @CollegeFactual

Thread Link

https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/fiveable-92889.appspot.com/o/images%2F-HklR0CnvLvZF.png?alt=media&token=3ce169e2-34b3-4e08-bea5-fe78a91e87df

Image from Twitter.

With this article about time management hacks, @CollegeFactual is back and ready to help any students juggling the college application process on top of school and extracurriculars. Tips include getting back on track by investing in a planner ๐Ÿ—“ and setting specific, time bound goals for yourself.

7. College Application Tips for High School Students taking Virtual Classes

User: @trice_jeri

Thread Link

https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/fiveable-92889.appspot.com/o/images%2F-aO0RnjFBsBty.png?alt=media&token=8a9a1570-e219-47ad-a47f-5bf1d25eceab

Image from Twitter.

For many of us in this current virtual world, the classroom environment looks different than what our parents and older siblings experienced. Fortunately, @trice_jeri has several invaluable tips for college bound students who are taking virtual ๐Ÿ’ป or hybrid courses in the face of the pandemic ๐Ÿฆ 

8. What to Look For in a College Visit

User: @CollegeAppTips

Thread Link

https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/fiveable-92889.appspot.com/o/images%2F-PpNjCi0VZs8i.png?alt=media&token=77db929c-008e-47c5-96bf-960bba9c6806

Image from Twitter.

Weโ€™ve all been there at some pointโ€”the subject of college visits being brought up at the dinner table ๐Ÿฝ or school counselor conference. What is there to learn while visiting a college? Turns out, quite a few things. @CollegeAppTips has us covered with 13 useful services and resources to keep an eye out for while touring any campus.

9. 8 Things to Know Before Applying to University

User: @AlmaMaterKRD

Thread Link

https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/fiveable-92889.appspot.com/o/images%2F-yhIYEp3VOUy8.png?alt=media&token=b452869a-8d64-47a2-8ba6-30676a903d49

Image from Twitter.

In this short thread, @AlmaMaterKRD provides indispensable advice for students applying to university for the first time. From advice on budgeting to how to do the proper research for college admissions requirements, these tips wonโ€™t let you go astray during this hectic season.

For a list of general deadlines for the college admissions process, check out this guide!

10. Useful Websites/Apps for Colleges & Universities, Trade Schools, and Scholarships

User: @Parkdale2020

Thread Link

https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/fiveable-92889.appspot.com/o/images%2F-nWBQB8fHpdvA.png?alt=media&token=13ce7bc6-1a55-4428-b757-c6045e0bccc2

Image from Twitter.

Last but not least, @Parkdale2020 posted a thread of must-bookmark ๐Ÿ“– websites for any college bound student. From resources for finding scholarships for tuition aid to comparing various universities, this thread is invaluable to navigating the college application process.ย 

College Application Tips: Conclusion

College application season can spark mixed emotions for studentsโ€”confusion, fear, and excitement over this new chapter of your life. From choosing an essay topic to submitting the Common App, there's a lot of consider. These 10 tweets are sure to assist you in the process of college applications. Our final tip for you is this: don't procrastinate!



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APยฎ and SATยฎ are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.