One week left

ONE Week

There only a week left to get your applications in.   That means about 100  working hours.


 Even if you are a serious procrastinator by now you need  to have  asked for recommendations and    done some basic research on universities


 This is what you need to get done in the last few days:

1.  Finalise a list of universities to apply to. Select   5 to 10.  2 or 3 should be  aspirational where you know you probably wont make it but there is no harm in being optimistic. 2-3 are realistic and 1or 2 are safe.
2.  Start the common application.
3.  Write your common ap essay
4.  Start writing supplementary essays for each college. Many essays are the " Why  this college" type of essay. Avoid the copy/pate temptation.   You need to  write individual essays that are focused on each school.
5.  get your recommendations confirmed for the schools you are applying to
6. click submit on the applications. remember to take print outs  for your own reference  before submitting. You  can recycle in April.
7.  Now wait - focus on enjoying the remaining part of the school year.  
8.  Admission responses come in  late  March /Early April.