HACER®: College Application Tips

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Student Study Guide

Tips, tricks and resources to make your college application process a breeze.

Get ready for school

Download the complete HACER® Student Study Guide (PDF 152 KB).

Individual resources:

How to write a strong essay. Essay Tips (PDF 88 KB)
What’s the best school for you? Choosing a School (PDF 95 KB)
What are the dates to keep in mind? Important Dates (PDF 106 KB)
What to consider when visiting schools. School Visit Checklist (PDF 107 KB)
What questions should you ask your advisor? Advisor Questions (PDF 89 KB)

Get even more tips and resources through our partners at CoolSpeak and HACE.

Parent Study Guide

We have awarded more than $31.5 million in scholarships. Learn about HACER® and encourage your child to apply today.

Empower your student

Download the complete HACER® Parent Study Guide (PDF 182 KB) now.

Individual resources:

How to help your student: Parent Investment (PDF 103 KB)
What’s the process of applying to schools? Education Process (PDF 108 KB)
What to consider when visiting schools. School Visit Checklist (PDF 107 KB)
What are the dates to keep in mind? Important Dates (PDF 106 KB)

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