What should students be doing throughout the application process?
• Become familiar with the entrance requirements for prospective colleges. • Be especially mindful of timelines, deadlines and specific college requirements. • Aggressively pursue information about prospective colleges. • Ask teachers to write recommendations early in the process. Give them the time and respect to do a good job for you. • Update your resume of activities and accomplishments. • Plan college visits and interviews during summer vacations. • Work with the English department and the college counselor on college essays. • Complete your applications; ask questions; proof read your forms. • Have the college counselor review all applications before you submit them. • Check your e-mail often for college correspondence. • Maintain your academic performance throughout senior year.
