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Your college application should be considered as
important as a major term paper or a job interview. If it is worth
the time to apply, it is worth doing your very best. Plan ahead to
spend as much time as it takes to fill it out neatly and
completely. In many cases, your application is the first and maybe
only picture the college admissions counselor will get of you. PLAN
to make it a good one.
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THE PROCESS |
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Most applications are available in the counseling office. If not, ask the
counseling office secretary to send
for it or print one from the internet.
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When you pick up your first application, ask for a
transcript consent form.
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If
you are not 18 yet, this form must be signed by your parents so we
can release your transcripts (grades and test scores) to the
colleges of your choice.
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Counselors recommend that you apply to a minimum of three
different colleges. This way, if you get rejected at one school or
if your plans change, you have other options.
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If you are
considering a four-year college/university, your applications
should be mailed in by Thanksgiving.
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Many schools have an
early application deadline. Don’t assume that, because you have a
high grade point and high test scores, you will automatically be
accepted.
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When your applications are completed, bring them to the Counseling
Office along with your check or money order (when applicable) and
the signed consent form. A copy of your transcripts will be
attached to each application and given to your counselor to check
over, complete and mail in.
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DO’S AND DON’TS FOR THE APPLICATION |
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Do: |
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Type, if at all possible; if not, print neatly in
black or blue ink. Neatness is important.
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Check for errors, and make corrections when necessary.
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When
answering short or long essay questions, write a rough draft
first, and then transfer it to your application.
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time to do a good job.
- Remember
to sign your application.
- Attach
a check or money order to your application, when applicable.
- Fill out as much as you can; then if you need help, ask for it.
- It is a good idea to make copies of everything just in case
something gets lost.
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Don’t: |
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Rush.
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Lie or exaggerate on your application.
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