College enrollment has grown by leaps and bounds in the past several years. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, enrollment in college increased 38% between 1999 and 2009, growing from 14.8 million students to 20.4 million students.
What does that mean for you? You had a lot more competition when you applied to college, and you may not have gotten into your first choice school. And now that you’re in college, you’ll have to work twice as hard to get into the popular courses or qualify for the best internships and scholarships. In order to stand out from the millions of other college students like you, you need to give yourself an edge. Working hard in your classes, getting to know your professors, and networking – these are just a few of the things you can do to ensure your success. And don’t forget to check in with Get College Smart for your regular dose of college advice.
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