Applying to College: Step By Step
Step 1: Get Organized
What has to be submitted to apply?
- Build Your List
- Use each school's website to learn what has to be submitted
- Record it on a spreadsheet (Here is one for you)
- Request official test scores if needed (Click here for more about this)
- Talk with teachers/counselor if a letter of recommendation is needed
- (Recommendation Process is here)
Step 2: Complete Applications
- Complete college applications
- Complete the Senior Information Sheet (IF recommendations are needed)
- Common App Information
- Coalition Application Information
- College Essay Support
Step 3: SchoolLinks
- Adding schools to College Applications List.
- Make recommendation requests IF needed
- Follow up! Check the status of your requests
- Continue to communicate with recommenders until requests have been sent