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here’s some great advice from rachel montpelier at nextstepu<\/a>!<\/em><\/b><\/p>\n

we are in the middle of october and you should aim to get your college applications done and sent out around thanksgiving. here is a list of what you might need to know about, and still need to include in your application:<\/p>\n

1.\tknowledge of common application or alternate<\/strong>
\nfind out whether your school accepts the common app or requires a different, personal application.<\/p>\n

2.\tknowledge of early action, early decision or regular decision deadlines<\/strong>
\nfind out the difference between the three, decide which deadline you want to stick with and turn in your application on time.<\/p>\n

3.\tletter(s) of recommendation<\/strong>
\ninclude one to three recommendations. start reminding your teachers now because they are notorious for not getting them back to you for weeks and weeks.<\/p>\n

4.\tapplication fees or waivers<\/strong>
\nmake sure to include a check or other form of payment for your application. if you have a fee waiver from a tour or interview, send that instead.<\/p>\n

5.\ttranscript<\/strong>
\nthis list of your past courses and grades must be official, sealed and stamped by the guidance office. again, get these squared away early.<\/p>\n

6.\tessay<\/strong>
\naim for an essay about two pages long that will respond to one of the prompts included on the application form.<\/p>\n

7.\ttest scores (sat, act, ap, etc.)<\/strong>
\nuse the sat\/college board and act codes to have your score reports sent directly to your selected colleges. if any of your schools are test-optional, make sure the scores will make you look good.<\/p>\n

8.\ttranscripts\/grades\/proof of enrollment for any college credit classes<\/strong>
\nsend these to the admissions counselors to prove you are a good student and to ensure that these credits transfer.<\/p>\n

9.\tportfolio (if needed\/requested)<\/strong>
\nportfolios are usually, but not always, required from potential art students. a collection of your past work is an indicator of what kind of student you are and will be in college.<\/p>\n

10.\tany supplemental materials<\/strong>
\nfind out if there are any extra questionnaires, surveys or forms that you need to fill out and include in your application. different schools have different requirements.<\/p>\n

yup, it\u2019s a long list. start working on it now and aim to complete a couple of tasks each week. that way, you can enjoy turkey day festivities without panicking about finishing your applications. i spent my thanksgiving break hanging with my family and reading, done with my applications and totally relieved. if you follow this list, you will be the same way.<\/p>\n

\"rachel-headshot\"<\/a>written by rachel montpelier. rachel is a senior at nazareth college in rochester, n.y. and is the editorial assistant at nextstepu.<\/p>\n

> looking for more advice on navigating your senior year? register at nextstepu.com<\/a> and customize your path to success.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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