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Many of you have already submitted applications for Early Action , Early Decision or rolling admission and others are, or certainly should be, in the process of filling out their own applications for Regular Decision. There are a number of thoughts that come to mind at this juncture, which we wanted to call to your attention: Each of you should review your high school transcript for accuracy. This includes: accurate course titles (has each course been properly recorded as an honors or AP?), any course omissions, grades received (has a "-" been inadvertently recorded, when it should be a "+"?) and any standardized testing (SAT Reasoning Tests, SAT Subject Tests, and/or ACTs) or other significant information that is often included on the transcript. When you submit your application electronically, keep in mind you may get a quick message back, indicating your application is incomplete because they may not have received everything from your school yet. Check with your high school counselor, understanding that their office is probably deluged right now and if you have just submitted your own request, it may take some time for them to get to you. (This is precisely why we encourage you to submit your applications before the deadlines so that any possible delays can be dealt with in a timely fashion.) Remember, as new information (grades, awards, other noteworthy accomplishments, etc.) becomes available, make certain the college hears about it. This is a wonderful opportunity to send a note to your contact/interviewer/area rep , bring them up to date and let them know how hopeful you are about the possibility of matriculating at their school next fall. If you are applying for financial aid or seeking particular scholarships or merit awards, be certain to check every college's website for their individual deadlines and necessary application materials. If you have applied early, be it ED, EA or rolling, do yourself a huge favor and complete the other applications now while you're on a roll. We have seen over and over again the disappointed student, who is either rejected or deferred, having to fire up again and work on applications, having thought they were going to be done with it. Hopefully, you won't have to use any of them, but if you do, you will be very glad to have the majority of the work done. A little updating is far better than having to sit down after a big disappointment and write why you will be a good match for another school. All the very best of luck! Ned Bigelow « Previous Article | December 2009 Table of Contents | Next Article » |
