阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。

    The task of being accepted by a university begins early for some students.Long before ____(graduate) from high school,these students take special courses to prepare for advanced study.They may also take one or more examinations to test how well prepared they are for the university.In the final year of high school,they complete ____(apply) and send them to the universities ____interest them most.Some high school students may be required to have ____interview with people from the university.Neatly ____(dress) and a little bit frightened,they are determined ____(show) that they have a good attitude and the ability to succeed.

    If the new students ____(accept),many universities will offer an instruction programme for them to get to know the procedures for students advising,university rules,the use of the library and all the other major services of the university.

    Beginning a new life in a new place can be very ____(confuse).The more knowledge students have about the school,the ____(easy) it will be for them to adapt to the new environment.However, ____ takes time to get used to college life.