Friday, August 21, 2015

time to get started

time to get started


As summer ends,  the admissions season begins in earnest.
By now , you should be done with campus visits and research.   You should havre created a gortlist of universities that  you plan on applying to.  Hopefully you have gone through the common essay prompts and identified   the one  you want to write.  See last weeks posts for  detailed information and advice for the common app essay options.

It is now time to gret the  Application process srarted .
 Start by approaching your teacers and college counsellor  at school  for recommendations. Keep in mind that they will be doing this  for  several students so you need to give them time. Make sure you give your references   enough information  both academic and extraciricular to work. It is also good tp share your college list with your teachers- They may have advice such as adding some universities  you overlooked. Read this post for more on letters of recommendation.


 Get started on your common app essay. Also start looking at the supplementary essays  you will need to write. By the end of the application period , it may involve writing over 20 essays.

 Also decide on your Early Decision and Early Action  choices if any.     Universities need your appication to  be complete by November 1 to be considered for Early Action or Early Decision. This leaves the October date s the last  date for  a retake of the SAT or SAT Subject tests.















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