College Application
The application process has changed a great deal since your parents applied, and it will be important to work closely with your Guidance Counselor throughout the process. We all stand ready to support you with years of experience, connections, and resources, but you need to lead the process and ask for help when you need it.
Complete Guide to Applying for College This overview will help you stay in control of the process and keep you from missing any steps or deadlines.
Yale's Advice applies to all college applications
Latest Numbers The latest numbers on Need-Based and Merit Aid, and Early Action/Decision Vs. Regular Admissions.
Need-Blind- Many schools consider your financial need while deciding if you should be admitted, This link shows you what schools still practice some sort of need-blind process, but you should call the admissions department for details of just what their "need-blind" process looks like.
How to Ask for Recommendation Here is a good user guide to use when getting ready to pop the question to your potential recommender.
One-Stop Article-This article gives great advice about recommendation letters, and also links to advice on study skills for high achieving students, a look at a real Harvard Application, and thoughts about selecting classes and activities
College Planning 101 Bently Colleges informational series that covers the entire college process.
Essay Tips from US News and World Report still ring true!
College Vine-this fee for service providers also has useful information on their FREE blog which you can read here.
Common Application Its start page is the first step for many as they begin the application process. It allows you to enter the bulk for your application information only once while applying to multiple schools.
The University of Maine System's Application for Undergraduate Admissions lets you apply to a number of Maine's state schools while completing the application only once.
10 College Admissions Secrets: An Inside Look From an Elite College Counselor This article gives some valuable insights into the competitive works of highly selective college admissions
See your counselor and take some of these insights and put them into action for yourself!