College Admissions

Not to ruin the relief you felt when you submitted your last application at two minutes until midnight on December 31, but I do have to bring your attention to a critical reality.  SUBMISSION IS NOT THE FINAL STEP in the application process.  Your application will not be considered until your application is COMPLETE.  That’s right, if your application is not complete, it won’t get evaluated.  No evaluation, no admission. 

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Applying to college is a massive project with lots of moving parts, an avalanche of information, and critical deadlines.  That means “optimal organization” is key to minimizing your stress in your college application process.  What do I mean by “optimal organization?”  Think Goldilocks – you are looking to find the organizational system that is “just right” for you.

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Juniors – it is time to shift gears!  You have just reached a critical inflection point in the college admissions process and you must shift from the “credential building phase” to the “application phase.”  The application phase begins now and ends when you have your application is complete to every college on your list – which generally means, it lasts for the next calendar year.  Shift now and you preserve your sanity – delay and it could be a straightjacket for you (or those who love you or both).

What do you need to do to shift gears? 

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