College applications are like your official documents when you want to go to a university after high school. They're a way to tell colleges who you are and why they should let you in. You fill out forms, write essays, and provide your grades and other accomplishments. It's your chance to show colleges what makes you special and why you'd be a good fit for their school. Just like honors classes make you stand out in high school, a strong college application can help you get into the college of your choice and open up exciting opportunities for your future.

Here's usually what they require:

Forms: You fill out some paperwork with your personal information.

Essays: You write essays about yourself, your goals, or a topic they give you.

Grades: You give them your high school grades to show how well you've done in classes.

Accomplishments: You list your achievements, like awards, extracurriculars, or volunteer work.

Recommendations: You might need letters from teachers or others who know you well.

Test Scores: Some colleges ask for test scores like the SAT or ACT.