Deadline Reminder

I know there are a lot of you who are still working on your college applications.  I wanted to remind you to please, watch your deadlines!  As you are all aware, Common App has been having a large number of problems this year and you don't want to get stuck trying to submit your application on the last night it is due and find that there is a problem with your account in their system that won't allow you to submit.  So please, do not procrastinate on your applications!  Also, if you are looking at a January 1st, or 3rd deadline you need to make sure that you have made arrangements with your teachers who will be writing your recommendation letters and provided them with all of the forms so that they can write your letter before we leave for break. Remember, your teachers will be off enjoying their holiday break too so they won't be around to write a last-minute recommendation letter for you if you just "forgot."  And, in all sincerity, there is no such thing as a last-minute recommendation letter!  Your teachers put in a lot of time, energy and effort to write a strong letter on your behalf.  It is important to give them an adequate amount of time to successfully advocate for you as a student.  (Your goal should be to give them at least 30 days which has already passed for January deadlines...)  Also, don't forget that you need to complete a transcript release card and pick up your transcript before we leave for break so that you can mail in your transcript by the January 1st deadline.  Like you and your teachers, I will not be here during winter break to get a transcript for you so you must plan ahead.  If you have any questions about your upcoming deadlines or where you stand in your application process, please stop by to see me.