TIP OF THE WEEK - August 17, 2009

SO WHEN SHOULD I ACTUALLY APPLY TO A COLLEGE???

We have heard some crazy rumors going around about when to send in the applications,
but here is the bottom line: Only schools with rolling admission consider applications as they come in. It does give you an advantage in such schools to send your materials in early, so that your credentials can be evaluated before the class is filled.

As for early decision, early action and regular applications: as long as your application is in before the deadline, it will be considered at exactly the same time as others. When a deadline date is published, you must make sure to have your application in on time. Applications which arrive after the deadline will not be considered.

Admissions Officers do not regularly discard applications which come into the office on Tuesdays, or dance on a pile of late Friday arrivals. Schools establish deadlines so that they can have enough time to have admissions people read and consider every application.

Relax and comply with the deadline, and then find a creative way to deflect anxiety until you hear from your school of choice.

Hope you found our "Tip of the Week" to be informative and helpful.

Until next week...

Your Friends At The College Planning Network