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Organize Your College Search. File Folders. Despite the high tech world we live in, much of the information from colleges will show up as packets, brochures, postcards, and letters in your mailbox. Much of this can be trashed, especially as colleges are ruled out.
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File Folders • Despite the high tech world we live in, much of the information from colleges will show up as packets, brochures, postcards, and letters in your mailbox. Much of this can be trashed, especially as colleges are ruled out. • But as the college selection process heats up, you'll want to keep letters of admittance and scholarship offers, as well as other vital information, in an organized fashion.
Computer Spreadsheets • Create two spreadsheets to help keep organized: one to compare the colleges you are considering and a second to keep track of application requirements once have decided where to apply. • The first spreadsheet had rows for number of students, tuition amount, estimated cost of room and board, student-to-faculty ratio, and average ACT scores. • The second had places to check off when these things were sent: application for admission, transcript, ACT scores, counselor recommendation, teacher recommendations, and scholarship application. • Spreadsheets are a huge help in helping you look at information on different schools side by side.
Keep A Calendar • After you deciding which schools you’re interested in, you will have a mountain of dates to keep track of—deadlines for applications, honors programs, scholarships, and others. • One of the best ways to stay organized and meet deadlines is to invest in a calendar or day planner and record every school's important dates. • This way you won't have to regret missing out on a scholarship or similar opportunity because of a missed deadline.
Narrow Your Choices Early • Each school you apply to will require many other things besides the application itself, like housing contracts or registration for orientation. • A way to keep things simple is to narrow your college choices to two or three before doing anything else. • Do this before filling out applications for four different honors programs and looking into countless scholarship applications at schools you will later eliminated from your list.
