College Applications... START!

Procrastinating on college applications always makes me nervous.  Over the last few weeks as I started talking to seniors about their applications, I realized that some of you were thinking that you would wait to start until you adjusted to being back to school, some didn't realize they needed to be working on applications already and others said they were waiting until after Wednesday night's meeting. Please (PLEASE!) don't wait! The time to start working on your applications is now. That doesn't mean you have to have the entire application complete, but begin getting organized, start thinking about and drafting your essays, start filling out the "easier" paperwork section that requires name, address, and other basic information because it can become time-consuming, and (if you still haven't done so) put together a master list of activities and experiences you have had during high school so that you can add that information to your applications easily.

And, if you still don't know which schools you will be applying to - it is definitely time to start determining your list. Get online and search for the characteristics of a school that you are looking for and, if possible, make arrangements to visit different campuses. (Of course, if you make visits to schools, don't forget to bring me a picture!)

I know that not everyone is procrastinating on working on college applications and some have already submitted their applications and will be hearing back soon.  :-)

Another reminder, to help all senior students and parents there will be a Senior College Information Night on Wednesday evening, August 26th, at 7:00pm.  Please plan to attend as we will be covering details you will need to know during the application process!