Tips on Applying

Get an early start of gathering application and information you will need to apply at the institutions you are interested in. Waiting until October of your Senior year is WAY TOO LATE to start preparing.

• Talk to the school as early as possible to get all the information you can.
• Many schools only consider your grades cumulative through your junior year for admission. They look at your final grades to decide whether or not you can still attend.
• Apply early. The application itself is usually the most extensive process for both you and the school.
• Take your ACT and/or SAT in your junior year of high school. Due to deadlines, the October administrations (during your senior year) of the exams may be your last chance at certain institutions.
• Do not miss the final deadline. College application deadlines are non-negotiable.
• Make sure you have submitted ALL applications and required documents to your college or university.
• Keep copies of everything you submit - including the dates that transcripts were mailed by your high school.
• GET THE INFORMATION FIRST-HAND! So many things are different from one school to the next and even from one year to the next. In other words - DO NOT ASSUME.
• The application process is different at different types of schools. Not all schools require essays, lists of activities, or interviews for example.
• Above all else, do not be afraid to ask questions. This is your first time going through this process.

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