Mistakes To Avoid When Applying For College

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College applications are a stressful time for many. It's important to make sure you make the most of your application and avoid any common mistakes.


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We know matric students have a lot on their plates this time of the year but submitting your college application is of utmost importance before the deadline.

Not carefully thinking about deadlines when to send in your application is a common mistake. You college or university application will depend on many factors but always make sure you avoid these mistakes.

College application mistakes

Here are some of the most common mistakes matric students make when applying to colleges:

  • Not taking the time to research different colleges and universities. 
  • Being late on deadlines.
  • Forgetting to fill out the application form completely.
  • Not using your full name.
  • Forgetting to attach copies of your transcripts and matric results.
  • Forgetting to notify the school of any change in address or phone number.

Avoid these by giving yourself enough time to apply and thoroughly working through each section of your application.






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Post-Matric Options

 

We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.

These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or  private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.

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