College Application Checklist

College Application Checklist

COLLEGE APPLICATION CHECKLIST

  • Narrow down list of colleges (6-8 on average)
  • Determine application deadlines 

         Early Decision (binding agreement) typically between November - December 

         Early Action (non-binding) typically between November - December

         Regular Decision (non-binding) typically between January - February 

         Rolling Admission – decisions made throughout the year 

  • Begin Application (CommonApp, Coalition, or directly through University/College)

https://www.commonapp.org/

https://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/

  • If needed:  Request SAT scores form College Board or ACT scores from ACT ( ONE MONTHbefore application deadline)

https://www.collegeboard.org/

https://www.act.org/

  • Submit a Consent for Release of Student Records with student and parent signature ( https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/is111.pdf )
  • Complete Transcript Request Form ( ONE MONTHbefore application deadline) electronically ( https://tinyurl.com/AHS-TRF ). Email Transcript Specialist Miriam Esquivel ( @email ) if you have questions.
  • Complete Counselor Recommendation Brag Sheet & add their email to your college application ( ONE MONTH before application deadline)

         Ms. Benitez (A-Carr):  https://tinyurl.com/BragSheet-Benitez

         Ms. Puna (Cars-Ged):  https://tinyurl.com/BragSheet-Puna

         Mx. Price (Gee-Li):  https://tinyurl.com/BragSheet-Price

         Ms. Foliaco (Lj-Nie):  https://tinyurl.com/BragSheet-Foliaco

         Ms. Lovos (Nif-Sanc):  https://tinyurl.com/BragSheet-Lovos

         Mr. Vitelli (Sand-Z):  https://tinyurl.com/BragSheet-Vitelli

         Ms. Gonzalez (MLL 1&2 A-Me):  https://tinyurl.com/BragSheet-Gonzalez

         Mr. Perla (MLL 1&2 Mf-Z):  https://tinyurl.com/BragSheet-Perla

  • Identify Teachers to write Letters of Recommendation & add their email to your college application ( ONE MONTHbefore application deadline)
  • Work on essay – Atom Writing Center is available to read and provide feedback ( https://sites.google.com/view/atoms-writing-center/ )
  • Submit your application and breathe!!!