The College
Planning Group Blog Post Dec 2018
As seniors
eagerly await winter break they may wish to review these valuable to-do’s.
1. Be sure
to have all required supplements and attachments for each application
Check the
requirements for each of your college applications and go over each item
carefully. This may seem simple, but you’d be surprised at how easy it can be
to overlook a simple page or form. Don’t have your application tossed out over
a tiny technical detail.
2. Proofread
everything
You should
proofread everything you’re about to submit–multiple times! Simple
spelling or grammatical errors in your application may negatively impact your
chances for admission.
Colleges
take errors and omissions seriously. If a college admissions counselor is
selecting from two similar student applications and one has typographical
errors the reader would most likely chose the student who took the extra time
to thoroughly proofread their work.
Ask a friend
or family member to proofread everything for you. A second set of eyes is always
a good idea.
3. Make sure
to pay paid your application fee
Without
paying your application fee, your application essentially doesn’t exist.
4. Finish all
college essays
One of the
most stressful aspects of many college applications is the essay. Students often
struggle over which topic to choose!
Focus of your chosen topic and write, write, write.
The nice
part about writing during winter break is peace of mind. You will have more
down time with less distractions.
5. Make sure
your recommendation letters have been submitted
Hopefully you
have asked teachers, guidance officers or clergy members to write your
recommendation letters. Follow up with
them to be sure the letters have been submitted.
6. Consider applying
to a Safety school
If your college
list is lacking a safety school, now is the time to add one.
Many larger
universities have later deadlines. You may be able to add to your list at this
point. Be sure to check with the college
regarding their admissions deadline.
7. Write
thank you notes
You should write to everyone who wrote you a letter of recommendation or helped
with your application. Be gracious and
show your appreciation.
Give College
Planning Group a call to discuss further college planning strategies.
We are here
to help.
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