The end of the school year is upon us. For many young high school juniors the year ahead will mean applying to colleges and hoping to open the acceptance letter  of your favorite school.

Believe it or not, there are ways to gain the upper hand when applying to colleges. Young students can take practice SAT or ACT tests, visit with advisers at the college they hope to attend or practice writing skills for a little advantage.

On the WEOL Morning Show Dr. Nicole Hurd, CEO and Founder of College Advising Corps, talked more about some things students can do to help on their college applications stand out. Take a listen by clicking here, or on the image.