Ask for Help:

If you are too overwhelmed or have questions, ask someone who has completed the process before or make an appointment to see your counselor. Counselors can help you find information for colleges or give you advice about how to relax yet complete everything. Also in the counseling office you will find information on Parchment, the website you used to send your transcripts.

Take a Break:

Your brain needs time to rest to make sure your essay will be strong and you won’t make any mistakes on your application so take a short break from all the stress and do something fun. Spend an hour or two every day until they are done. The application process can be tedious.

Apply to a Safety School:

It’s okay to apply to schools that may seem out of reach, you never know what can happen; however, make sure to apply to at least one, if not two, back up schools you know you will get into based on your GPA and ACT/SAT.

Be Organized:

Write down deadlines or set reminders on your smart phone about when applications are due. Make a checklist of things you need to complete like sending your ACT scores, your transcript, writing an essay and completing the application. Keep information in a folder or saved electronically on your computer.

Advice for the Counselor:

“Students should start applying early, so hopefully you have already gotten started. If not, it’s not too late, don’t panic; you still have time and you can still apply after Nov. 1. It might take more time, to get a response and you want to get it in ASAP, but you want a quality application.” -Elizabeth Elsesser, Guidance Counselor