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Steps for a Successful College ApplicationWhen it comes to getting into the college of your choice, your college application is the most important tool you have in your hands. 【1】, while a bad one can land you at the bottom. Keep the following tips in mind when you are going through the college application process and you’ll be on the road to admission.Be Prepared【2】, carefully look over all the questions and requirements. Dedicate a page to each college with a checklist of everything you’ll need to submit, such as transcripts, recommendations, the essay, copies of awards/certificates, etc.【3】Former Records Technician, Carmen Huff, says the best thing students do is to get their applications early—or at least by the deadline. Colleges and universities receive so many applications that they don’t have the time to accept late ones. The more time you give the college or university to process your application, the more time you’ll have to deal with any problems that might arise, Huff says.Watch Your GPA and Test ScoresThis is the first thing that most universities look at. For example, most four- year colleges don’t have a GPA requirement, but top Ivy Leagues(常春藤联盟) usually only accept students with a 3.5 or higher GPA. However, if your GPA is weak, don’t give up applying. 【4】Write an Amazing EssayA great essay can help tip the balance in your favor. 【5】. Many colleges require two essays, one short and one long. What you write not only shows how literate you are, but also provides the reader with an impression of your values and beliefs.A. Be On TimeB. Be Patient and DeterminedC. When you have a test or an examD. When you first receive the applicationE. A great application can zip you to the front of the lineF. So, take the time to think your essay through carefullyG. Instead, be sure to emphasize your other good qualities such as any awards or community involvement 答案：【答案】【1】 E 【2】 D 【3】 A 【4】 G 【5】 F 【解析】本文为应用说明文。文章讲述了大学申请成功的步骤。【1】考查对上下文的理解及推理判断能力。本段讲述大学申请很重要，分析选项可知E和D项与本段的有词application的复现。分析空后的“while a bad one can land you at the bottom.”一个不好的申请可能让你处于申请的最后面。根据转折连词while可知，本空所填的与之相反的是应该好的申请…，而E项中的great application正是好的申请…，分析句意可知 E.项（A great application can zip you to the front of the line）一个杰出的申请可以把你拉到申请队伍的最前面。符合题意，故选E项。【2】考查对上下文的理解及推理判断能力。根据空后的内容可知，仔细检查所有的问题和要求。并列出所需提交东西，结合本段小标题“Be Prepared”，可推断出是收到申请表格时要注意的事项，分析选项可知 D.项（When you first receive the application）当您首次收到申请表格时要注意的事项，符合题意，故选D项。【3】考查对上下文的理解及推理判断能力。 本小题是一段的小标题。根据former Records Technician, Carmen Huff, says the best thing students do is to get their applications early—or at least by the deadline. 根据Carmen Huff的话，可知，他提醒学生们最好是提早申请或至少在截止日期前申请 。由此分析申请要及时。分析选项可知 A项（ Be On Time准时）最符合题意。【4】考查对上下文的理解及推理判断能力。 本段的小标题是“Watch Your GPA and Test Scores”注意GPA和考试成绩。这是大多数大学首先要关注的。如果你的GPA很弱，不要放弃申请。分析选项只有G项与成绩与品质有关。分析选项（Instead, be sure to emphasize your other good qualities such as any awards or community involvement）相反，一定要强调你的其他优良品质，如任何奖项或社区参与。符合题意，故选G项。【5】考查对上下文的理解及推理判断能力。本小题所在的小标题是“Write an Amazing Essay” 本空前的内容为好的文章会对你有好处的。分析选项可知，只有F项（所以，花点时间仔细思考你的文章与写文章有关），故F项符合题意。

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