Participate in a specialized high school program
All over the US and possibly in other countries, many colleges or universities will offer specialized programs where students can come and learn real-life skills and get a small taste of what college life is like.
Take a college class
Many colleges offer summer programs that are open to high school students. It will allow you to experience what it's like to come to campus, take a course, and live in the dorms. This experience is something you can highlight in an admissions essay.
Get involved with research
If you can get experience in a lab as a high school student, it's very impressive to universities. Don't be afraid to do cold outreach to universities with a lab or ask your parents if they know a professor by chance.
Create your own project
Universities want to see that you have goals and take the initiative to follow and complete them. One idea is to teach yourself how to program or code. Once you learn, you can create an app or other program to showcase when you apply for college.
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