{"id":8175,"date":"2018-02-12T09:07:00","date_gmt":"2018-02-12T09:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/marinecorpstimes\/uncategorized\/2018\/02\/12\/applying-for-college-make-sure-you-do-these-things\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T17:43:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T17:43:51","slug":"applying-for-college-make-sure-you-do-these-things","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/marinecorpstimes\/gallery\/2018\/02\/12\/applying-for-college-make-sure-you-do-these-things\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying for college? Make sure you do these things:"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1414\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-18217\" data-id=\"18217\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-485022738.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-485022738.jpg.jpg 2121w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-485022738.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-485022738.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-485022738.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-485022738.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-485022738.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2121px) 100vw, 2121px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Let&#8217;s be honest college is a great time, but to get there you have to apply. As tedious as the application process can be, there are a few things that you want to make sure you do. Here they are: (Martin-dm\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-18225\" data-id=\"18225\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-913858974.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-913858974.jpg.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-913858974.jpg.jpg?resize=225,300 225w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-913858974.jpg.jpg?resize=768,1024 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-913858974.jpg.jpg?resize=1152,1536 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Many people get into careers that they end up hating, ie) this guy. To avoid this, simply research the career and career field you are hoping to enter into when you applying for schools. You want to go to a school that has your desired field and can help you achieve your career goals. By researching it early on, hopefully you will decide on a career path that you actually like and in turn you won&#8217;t hate your job. (Dtiberio\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1414\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-18234\" data-id=\"18234\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-908731808.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-908731808.jpg.jpg 2121w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-908731808.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-908731808.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-908731808.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-908731808.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-908731808.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2121px) 100vw, 2121px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">You don&#8217;t want to be at a college you hate. You want to be these kids in the picture, but times ten. You want an enjoyable experience that you can look back on for years. However, if you choose a school you don&#8217;t like or pick a school on a whim you probably won&#8217;t get the experience you want. Before applying to any school research its reputation it&#8217;s majors, extra circulars and anything else that is important to you, including nightlife.(Gerber86\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1196\" height=\"627\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-18240\" data-id=\"18240\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/money.png.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/money.png.png 1196w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/money.png.png?resize=300,157 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/money.png.png?resize=768,403 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/money.png.png?resize=1024,537 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1196px) 100vw, 1196px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Tuition Assistance or GI Bill benefits may not cover all necessary expenses associated with attending school full-time. \u2018Get the Most of Your GI Bill Education Benefit\u2019 and consider other options provided through Federal Student Aid such as College Work Study, grants, and student loans.College can be very expensive, so make sure you know how you plan to pay for it before you start, and before being overwhelmed with student loans.\n\n(Kristen Wong\/DoD)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4723\" height=\"3221\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-18249\" data-id=\"18249\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_17359654868865.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_17359654868865.jpg.jpg 4723w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_17359654868865.jpg.jpg?resize=300,205 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_17359654868865.jpg.jpg?resize=768,524 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_17359654868865.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,698 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_17359654868865.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1048 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_17359654868865.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1397 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4723px) 100vw, 4723px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Ask college friends, about their experience and see what tips and advice they have. They can give you an inside scoop that your research can&#8217;t. Additionally, you should contact the college or university\u2019s Veteran Office \/ Veteran Alumni Association to connect with service members who have been through the process.(Kin Cheung\/AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5616\" height=\"3744\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-11184\" data-id=\"11184\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635762796643686372-304726jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635762796643686372-304726jpg.jpg 5616w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635762796643686372-304726jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635762796643686372-304726jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635762796643686372-304726jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635762796643686372-304726jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635762796643686372-304726jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5616px) 100vw, 5616px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Information contributed by Marine Corps Community Service. 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