Do's
- Find something that the admissions committee
can
remember you by, and be consistent in the presentation
of yourself.
- Find out everything you can about the schools
you choose
to apply to (preferably 5-6 schools).
- Show interest in the school by contacting them
for
information and visitation days.
- Make sure your counselor knows about you and
your
accomplishments... this will come in handy when they are
writing your recommendations.
- Write your essays early and show them to people
for
feedback
- ASK lots of questions to the admissions representative
at
the colleges you are applying to (you will be living there
for the next few years of your life).
- If you are sending in the Common
Application, submit ALL necessary supplements.
- Make Photocopies of all applications and essays
sent out
in case something gets "lost in the mail".
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Dont's
- Don't ever be boring
- Don't ever try to "put one over" on
the admissions
committee. Don't exaggerate or take credit for things that
are not yours.
- Don't overload your folder. Send only the best
examples
of your work if you're including supplementary materials,
and ask for the best, most in depth recommendations.
Remember what counts is quality NOT quantity.
- Don't ask to have access to your recommendations.
(You
do have this right under Buckley Amendment, but we
suggest you waive it). Admissions officers will take you
teachers comments more seriously.
- Don't telephone admissions offices between January
and
April unless you have an urgent problem or question.
- Don't telephone about additions to your folder.
Mail them,
this way they can go right into your folder.
- Don't forget to write a thank you note after
each
interview. You want to show interest and make an
impression.
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