Tips & Tricks of Getting Admitted to Your College

Tips & Tricks   

• The key to your admissions essay-  ready for it……   Be yourself & start early!

• Read through your entire application before you submit it.

• Have at least one other person look over your finalized application.

• Make a copy of your application and essay for your records. You should have an organized place to keep all college material. Also many times you can use your essay to apply for scholarships too!

• Ask for help!  Our Counseling Center and Career & College Readiness (CCR) Center is here if you or your parent(s) have questions.

IMPORTANT STUFF!!!

• Schools will notify you once they have received your application, either by email or mail.  This is called an Acknowledgement Letter or Confirmation Letter. If you don’t hear anything within two weeks after submitting your application, contact the Admissions Office at the school.  KEEP THIS LETTER in your designated college info space.

• DEADLINES dates are usually postmark dates, meaning that you need to get your application in the mail BEFORE that date.  Submit your application prior to the deadline to avoid an unforeseen problems and limit stress!

Checking the status of your applications.  It is your responsibility to make sure all the pieces of your application have been received by the college. You may also be asked for extra information.

• Check your status online.  Many colleges have an online account where you can check the status of your application. Instructions should come with your Acknowledgment Letter after you first submit your application

• Check your email often. Most colleges will communicate through email if additional information is required.  Check the email you have on your application at least twice a week.  If an admissions officer contacts you, replay as soon as you can. 

• Contact the admissions office at any time regarding the status of your application.  You should call if you haven’t Acknowledgement Letter within two weeks

⚠️   Check your junk mail box or add a filter so that college e-mail won’t get thrown out!