Do you know someone ready to apply to college, and would you like to be their superhero? We know the college application season intimidates a lot of people, but with a little preparation and guidance, you can streamline the process in no time. Whether you\u2019re helping your child or want to just give them some pointers, we want to make it easy.<\/p>\n
First, decide what school(s) are the right fit. We all have different interests and passions, so College Board<\/a> put together tools to help find the right school<\/a>. Search for 5-8 schools that you like and rank them in three different categories:<\/p>\n \u201cSafety\u201d<\/strong>\u2013Your academic credentials fall above the school\u2019s range for the average freshman. It\u2019s safe to anticipate acceptance.<\/p>\n Realistic<\/strong>\u2013Your academic credentials fall within (or even exceed) the school\u2019s range for the average freshman. There are no guarantees, but it\u2019s reasonable to expect acceptance.<\/p>\n Reach<\/strong>\u2013Your academic credentials fall below admission guidelines, but it\u2019s important to reach for the stars. Go for it, and apply to that selective dream school.<\/p>\n Most colleges charge an application fee, so make your top schools a priority to apply to. The good news is many colleges and universities offer to waive the fee. Ask a counselor for assistance with waivers.<\/p>\n Next, gather the following information and documents. Psst\u2026 check out the Senior Launch Guide<\/a> for easy ways to organize the following info:<\/p>\n Once you complete the personal information, you may need:<\/p>\n Now that everything is in order, apply! Make sure to check out college deadlines\u2014they all differ. Also, check to see if the colleges use the Common App<\/a> or the Coalition App<\/a>. (You can use these to apply to multiple colleges at once.)<\/p>\n\n
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