College Bound

What looks good on a college application? It's the question nearly every high school student will ask at some point while applying to college. But is there a clear answer? Fortunately, the answer is yes! Read on to learn what colleges look for in applicants and what looks really good on a college application!

Everyone applying to college has wondered, "What exactly are colleges looking for in applicants?" While all colleges are different, all colleges generally look for smart, studious, ambitious, and passionate students.

Therefore, your college application should emphasize your best, most impressive qualities. A good college application will also showcase your sincere interest in the school.

Overall, the basic point of a college application is to make you stand out from other applicants in a positive, memorable, and unique way.

Here are 9 character traits that colleges often cite when they describe what they are looking for in students.