Weekly College Planning Tip

Get your college entrance applications ready for submission. The earlier, the better. Don’t delay. Deadlines are approaching fast.

Early Admission:
deadlines are in October – November

Regular Admissions:
deadlines are in early January – February

Be prepared to submit applications to these types of schools:

2-3 schools that you could definitely get in

4-5 schools that you could probably get in

7-8 schools that you would like to get in

You should budget on how much you can afford for application submission. If the application submission costs for 16 or more schools is too much, narrow your search to 3-3-3

See if your school use the COMMON application form

the COMMON application form is used by 300+ schools. This can save you time from completing multiple application forms: see form at ww.commonapp.org

you can save the COMMON application form online until you are ready to submit it electronically to participating schools

or you can try this:

— link to your college to submit your application form online or to request a application packet:
use our college search directory for your school’s web site

Early Decision Note:

you need to decide if you are doing early admission. If so, you will need to have your application completed and ready to submit between October and November of your senior year.

The advantage of early decision is that you will know whether you have been accepted by early January. The disadvantage of early decision is that you may be legally bound to attend that school if you are accepted. So decide on early decisions for those schools that are your first choice.

What is required for the college admission application:

1. College Admission Form
2. College Essays
3. College Exams
4. High School Transcripts: arrange with your high school on forwarding required transcripts to your selected colleges
5. Letters of recommendation: determine who can write your recommendations. Act now!
6. Other: check with your college admission’s office

More information available:

• view our complete college planning calendar for October