Graduating Senior Linda Long Gives Insight on the College Application Process
Linda Long (‘21) is graduating from Del Norte this year and is currently deciding which college to attend. Long explains how it was difficult to manage priorities while struggling to complete college applications.
“I began brainstorming for my UC essays and activity list in August,” Long says. She completed at least six drafts for each of her essays, and submitted each of them a week before her deadline. In September, she asked her teachers and counselors for a letter of recommendation.
Long describes the ways Del Norte has pushed her to reach her goals, and how it positively affected her in the long run.
“Through AP courses, Del Norte has given me the opportunity to acquire knowledge in various fields. The time in Del Norte inspired me to look through different frames and delve in the subjects deeper.”
Long says Del Norte’s inclusive community helped her “develop into a more open-minded person who concerns worldwide issues and truly understands that equality is key to human progression.”
Long encourages rising seniors to start the college application process early, and submit them at least three days prior to the deadline since it is easy to overload with college apps, school work, and extracurriculars.
Long hopes that every student will use the resources Del Norte provides to write the best college essays.
“Take time to think about your college application essays, and always “show not tell” your experiences, especially for the personal statement!”