8 Ways to Strategize Application Season

Organize Your Deadlines A tool like the College Planning Calendar can help you stay on track month by month.

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Minimize Test Retakes Taking a standardized test more than twice can be a time suck. Focus on other parts of your app instead.

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Have at least three schools on your list that fit your academic profile and you’re excited about potentially attending.

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Talk With Your Parents If your parents or guardians are helping pay for school, they have a say. Set aside time each week to talk about applications.

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Focus on Your Path Try not to compare yourself with friends. If necessary, consider creating a ‘no college talk’ rule when you hang out.

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If you can’t visit campus, take virtual tours, explore the website, and follow on social media.

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Try Not to Get Stressed Make sure to take time for friends, hobbies, and just relaxing.

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Get Excited No matter where you go, opportunity awaits.

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