10 Best Tips

1. Some schools use a common application form but they colleges have supplemental application forms apart from the common one and want students to fill in the details of the supplemental forms.
2. Before beginning, students must go through the entire form and get the list of documents needed and the fields to be filled. As the common application form is quite long, students need to dedicate sufficient time when filling out the form.
3. Students who submit the common application form must print out the form and see how it looks on paper. Some parts of the application often get cut off in the printing process by the college authority so you need to be sure nothing important gets lost.
4. As students will use the same common application form to apply on different colleges, they must keep copies of their applications and proofread them before submitting because once the application is submitted, there is no chance to edit.
5. If students are planning to apply Early Decision, they must check the respective college’s form for the Early Decision affidavit. This may go with the common application form the student will submit or students may have to submit an additional letter to the college admission authority for consideration.
6. Students must prepare personal statements. Personal statements are appreciated by college admission authorities because they serve as an easy way to get to know students. Personal statements include interests, ideals, hopes, experiences, extracurricular activities, etc.
7. Students must submit their recommendation letters and high school forms to their respective teachers as early as possible. They must also check with their chosen colleges as to how many letters of recommendation are required by them.
8. Some colleges ask for SAT and ACT exam scores. These standardized test scores help the college admission authorities judge the academic abilities of the students.
9. Students who are planning to apply online using common application forms must download and print a transcript request form. This form is brought to the counseling office for completion and is sent to respective colleges.
10. Students must meet the deadlines for submitting the application to each college. Missing deadlines ruins the student’s chance of getting accepted.