4 6 3 7 Tips For A Smooth Application Process ASK EARLY CREATE BITE-SIZE TASKS PAD THE DEADLINES Early in the school year, your student should ask their influential teachers and mentors for letters of recommendation. They’ll appreciate the consideration for their time (and likely craft a more thoughtful letter). Once they’ve narrowed their list, help your student review ALL the tasks they’ll need to complete for each school, program, and scholarship. Set up a master calendar that comfortably spaces out to-dos into small, achievable assignments. (Remember, they’ve still got schoolwork to keep up with.) 2 1 Double-check deadlines for applications, housing, financial aid, special programs, and scholarships. Make your student’s deadline a week earlier. Life happens, but the goal is no application all-nighters! KEEP THE NUMBERS MANAGEABLE Spend more time narrowing your student’s list, so they spend less time cranking out endless applications. Start with three to six schools that are a solid fit, then consider a reach school and a safety. ASK QUESTIONS If there’s a school on your student’s list that seems like an outlier, dig a little deeper. There are lots of great reasons to apply to a school. However, a friendship, romantic interest, or private bathroom probably shouldn’t rank very high. 5SCHEDULE INTERVIEWS Some colleges and special programs require supplemental applications and interviews (like NSU Florida’s Premier Programs). Get your student on the calendar as soon as possible. Once you and your student have set up a task schedule, it’s up to them to stick to it. You can help them set reminders on their phone and review drafts if they ask you to. But treat the application process as college prep. 7STAY IN YOUR LANE
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