No, there won’t be a literal test. But if you are going to apply to a balanced list of colleges, you are going to need to be well-organized to accomplish everything on time and get it sent to the correct schools. That’s why we’ve prepared this quick list of suggestions to help you stay on top of things.
- Start now – One of the best things you can do to stay ahead of things is to avoid procrastination. You’re going to do a better job of writing essays, filling out applications, and getting letters of recommendation if you are proactive and avoid falling behind in the first place. The best deadline is the one that doesn’t matter because you finished the task so far ahead of schedule.
- Use color-coded folders – You can pick up cheap folders in every color of the rainbow (and even some colors that aren’t part of the rainbow) and use one for each school. That can help you to make sure you get your essays, letters, and other documents sent to the right place.
- Use a spreadsheet – Whether your favorite is Excel, Sheets, or another similar app, you can use spreadsheets to record your selected colleges, list what needs to be done for each application (don’t forget to include deadlines), and add checkboxes so you can do a quick visual sweep to see what you’ve accomplished and what you should be focusing on next.
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College Planning Source can help minimize the stress of applying to college. Get in touch today by calling 858.676.0700, or you can request your virtual assessment through our website. We also encourage you to look through our free webinars and sign up for the ones that pique your interest.
