What High School Seniors Should Be Doing Now

Well, let's see. Applying to college, maybe? Ya think? :-)

With the deadlines for applications (most colleges) -- many as early as December 1 for Regular Admission, Fall 2013 -- fast approaching, it's crunch time for most college-bound high school seniors. [In some instances, there's still time (though not much) to apply Early Decision, if you get a move on!]

Presuming you have not already conquered the Common App, Universal App, or your intended college of choice proprietary app, you should be working, diligently, on writing and tweaking personal statements and supplemental essays, accurately and completely filling in the blanks on each application and supplement, developing and implementing a comprehensive admission strategy among schools that are "safe," "target" and "reach," and, of course, seeking out money (you'll need lots of it) to pay for college, via scholarships, grants, and other means of financial aid (these, too, have deadlines that must be heeded).

And don't forget about completion and online submission of the CSS Profile for those schools that require same for consideration of financial aid (FAFSA will be submitted on or after January 1); requesting those required letters of recommendation, school reports, and high school transcripts; and sending your ACT/SAT scores to colleges to which you apply (mindful, yet again, of pending deadlines).

For a timeline of what YOU should be doing NOW, check out the College Planning Calendar.

Time grows short for getting it all done -- let alone getting it all done correctly -- especially if you're still undecided on where to apply and how to navigate the complex, and all too often daunting application and admission process.

With college admission more selective than ever, and the competition, particularly for students here on Long Island, exceptionally keen, you need to put not only your best foot forward, but to position yourself -- and with a bit of expert assistance, you can -- so when that foot gets in the door, that door actually opens for you!

At College Connection, we make it our business to help get kids into college. Empowering students. Bringing peace of mind to parents. After all, it's what we do!

So, don't travel the road to college alone, unaware of the dangerous curves, damaging potholes, and seemingly endless detours that could impede your arrival at the college gates. Let College Connection help you navigate that road to college admission success!

Plan. Prepare. Prevail!

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