Around the college counseling office, the first weeks of school mean individual meetings with seniors. For some, these meetings are a check up on progress. For others, the meeting is a reminder that it's time to get to work. The earlier you get started on applications and the more organized you are in your approach, the better. Here's what seniors ought to be thinking about right now:
- Make sure your list of prospective schools is updated in Family Connection. Now is the time to remove any schools you're certain you won't be applying to.
- Take note of the application deadlines for your prospective schools. Prioritize applications (especially the writing sections) for schools with October and November deadlines.
- Note which schools will accept the Common App. These are indicated by this logo:
. Be sure to note whether your Common App schools require a supplemental section. You can find this info when you add a college to your Common App profile.
- Start drafting essays now so that you have plenty of time to edit and seek feedback. Email your essay drafts to your college counselor and perhaps to a trusted English teacher. Below are a few helpful links that may or may not inspire you to start writing:
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