Senior
Senior year is the time for refining a college list, completing college applications, and preparing personal statements. A thoroughly vetted plan, attention to detail, and fulfillment of obligations is a must for this point in the college admissions process. CollegeBound recommends a robust course of action that is outlined in the space below.
- Advising on how to create and maximize opportunities with teachers, counselors, peers, and mentors to benefit the admissions process.
- Begin researching colleges based on individual profile and specific selection factors.
- Develop an Expanded Resume.
- Brainstorm college essay topics with the help of CollegeBound’s College Essay Questionnaire.
- Assemble college essay outlines for all required essays and prompts (including Common Application supplements.)
- Assistance with crafting college essay rough drafts.
- Proofread and revise all final versions of application essays, personal statement, and short answers.
- Academic progress is strategized, monitored, and recorded.
- Register for the NCAA Clearinghouse and complete Eligibility Center requirements (if applicable).
- Develop a standardized testing plan. SAT, ACT, and Subject Tests.
- Organize meetings with college admissions representatives.
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- Recalculate GPA based on standards of various colleges.
- Create Task Lists and Timelines with deadlines and due dates for applications, personal statements, letters of recommendation, interviews, mid-year reports, statement of intent, and freshman year housing.
- Register and re-take Subject Tests if necessary.
- Finalize college list with safety, target, and reach schools.
- Prepare for interviews with a list of sample questions and one mock interview.
- Complete and proof-read all applications.
- Assemble portfolio for art and architecture majors (if applicable).
- Prepare and send all required documents including Letter of Recommendation packets.
- Send official copies of standardized test scores.
- Advising on Mid-Year report forms.
- Advising on FAFSA.
- Plan college visits, information sessions, and campus tours.
- Make the final college selection.
- Review Statement of Intent and address freshman housing.
