When applying to colleges and universities, it is important to be prepared. Applying for college involves many different steps, from writing a good application essay to making sure all the required materials are sent in on time. The first step in completing your applications successfully is knowing what is required of you. Below are some helpful tips!
1. Know Your Deadlines
Different schools have different deadlines, which can be confusing. Ask your guidance counselor to make sure you know the application and financial aid deadlines for the schools that are a good fit for you. Give yourself plenty of time to complete the applications because it can take a long time depending on how many schools you apply to.
2. Read The Instructions
The school’s website will list all of the required materials that need to be submitted with each application, as well as instructions on how and when the materials should be submitted. It is very important that you follow these instructions
You’ve worked hard to get this far in the application process, so you want to make sure that your efforts are paying off. Print out a copy of each college application and any additional materials you send with it, such as transcripts or test scores. Also keep copies of everything that comes back from your applications, since some institutions will not forward them.
Most students are aware of the general requirements for applying to college: they know they must apply to at least one four-year college and as many two-year colleges as they like, they must have completed the required high school courses, and so on. This article outlines 10 specific steps that can help you make the most of your applications.