october tasks for HS seniors

Finalize Your College Essay

Remember that the essay is an important part of the application review. A good essay can become the decision factor that gets you accepted. So do a great job.

The college admission also requires 1-2 recommendations from teachers and/or community leaders.

Give the person writing your recommendation plenty of time (about 3-4 weeks prior to your deadline).

Also provide them a short autobiography, a list of your outside activities, school transcript and a self-addressed envelope as instructed by your college.

Please note that the teacher works with hundreds of students. So give them plenty of time.

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october tasks for HS seniors

Submit Your College Application

Get your college entrance applications ready for submission. The earlier, the better. Don't delay. Deadlines are approaching fast.

Early Admission:
deadlines are in
October - November

Regular Admissions:
deadlines are in early
January - February

See if your school use the COMMON application form. The COMMON application form is used by 300+ schools. This can save you time from completing multiple application forms.

Early Decision Note:

You need to decide if you are doing early admission. If so, you will need to have your application completed and ready to submit between October and November of your senior year (November 01 due date for many colleges).

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october tasks for HS seniors

Start Scholarship Search

Begin searching for scholarships and other FREE money.

Beware of potential scholarship scams. There are unscrupulous web sites and email campaigns that are trying to get your money. A general rule to follow is,

"if they request money from you in order to get money, they are likely a scam ",

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october tasks for HS seniors

Application Requirements

What is required for the college admission application:

1. College Admission Form
2. College Essays
3. College Exams
4. High School Transcripts: arrange with your high school on forwarding required transcripts to your selected colleges
5. Letters of recommendation: determine who can write your recommendations. Act now!
6. Other: check with your college admission's office

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