Tips
Tip #1 — Application Form:
Find out which schools will allow you to fill out a common application for college admission and which ones require a specific form – just make sure the information is current and correct.
Tip #2 — High School Transcripts:
Request that transcripts from your high school be sent directly to the college in which you are applying to.
Tip #3 — Standardized Test Scores:
Determine whether the school requires the composite or individual scores from your SAT test.
Tip #4 — Letters of Recommendation:
Get a list of recommendation letter requirements from the schools and ask a trusted teacher, boss or other acquaintance to write a letter of recommendation for you.
Tip #5 — Personal Essay:
Draft a personal essay in accordance with the schools’ policies.
Tip #6 — Interviews:
Find out if your schools of choice offer interviews so you can speak with a representative for more in-depth information.
Tip #7 — Meet the Deadline:
Make sure all of your materials are in well before the deadline!
