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.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/
- If needed: Request SAT scores form College Board or ACT scores from ACT (ONE MONTH before application deadline)
- 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 MONTH before application deadline) electronically (https://tinyurl.com/AHS-TRF) or complete the PDF Transcript Request Form (TRF) (https://tinyurl.com/AHS-TRF-24-25) and email it to Transcript Specialist Miriam Esquivel (@email)
- 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-Lei): https://tinyurl.com/BragSheet-Price
Ms. Foliaco (Lej-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-Mam): https://tinyurl.com/BragSheet-Gonzalez
Mr. Perla (MLL 1&2 Man-Z): https://tinyurl.com/BragSheet-Perla
- Identify Teachers to write Letters of Recommendation & add their email to your college application (ONE MONTH before 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!!!