Whne should i start applying to colleges?
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In addition, if the application requires recommendations, decide which teachers or administrators you would like ask and, if necessary, start buttering them up now (LOL).
One other thing I’d like to add is that you should really think about the colleges you’re applying to. Would you really want to attend these schools? To decide, take campus tours and go to any info sessions these schools may offer in your area. Do this as many times as it takes for you to decide which schools are your choice schools and which ones are your second choice schools. It’s important to do this because application fees these days can run $50+.
Somewhat contrary to the previous statement, apply to more than one college, like two choice schools and two or three second choice schools. I made the mistake of applying to one and only one school because I thought it would be my favorite. Well, even after two campus tours, I failed to see how cliquish the campus was and how much construction was going on. I hated waking up every morning at 7 AM to the sound of jackhammers working on a new building literally 100 feet from my room.
As for timing of the applications, if you’re going to apply early admission, that deadline usually falls between October 1 and December 1. Regular admissions deadlines can fall anywhere between January 15 and April 1 (some less popular schools may even be June). You should ask your teachers about recommendations at least a month before the application is due. Transcripts and test scores: request to be sent about 2-3 weeks before the application is due.
One last thing, I swear, if you haven’t taken the SAT or ACT, take it ASAP, but no later than a 3-4 weeks before the deadlines.
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