Don't Procrastinate

Be aware of deadlines

Ask for recommendations well in advance

Be aware of scholarships

Take advantage of school resources and support

I struggled writing my personal essay (which is required for pretty much every college)

I almost missed deadlines (I completed supplementals days before they were due)

I had to ask for recommendations for a scholarship days before it was due because I didn't know when it was due

At first, I didn't know how to balance college applications with school work and sports

I would ask for support sooner (My grandpa was a big help)

I would check deadlines first thing so I would avoid awkwardly asking for recommendations days before it's due and avoid the stress that follows an upcoming deadline that you haven't submitted

Even if I didn't know what to write, I would still write something so there'd be progress (instead of doing it all last moment)

I've learned that asking for support is such a helpful resource and that it's pretty accessible at BUHS

I've learned how to fill out a college application and how to write in a narrative style

I've learned of the many exciting opportunities that colleges offer (like research)

I've learned how stressful procrastinating can be (though I knew this before, I've never felt it like this)