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Application ChecklistCollege: College: College: College: College: College:
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Deadlines
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Make a note of the priority financial aid deadline
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Make a note of the regular financial aid deadline
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Application and Essay
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Start the application
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Draft initial essay
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Proofread essay for spelling and grammar
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Revise your essay
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Proofread your revision
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Pay application fee
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Complete college application / sign and send
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Transcripts
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Request high school transcript sent
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Recommendation Letters
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Request recommendation letters
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Provide teacher/counselor with needed materials - resume, reflection questions and/or addressed envelope with stamp
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Send thank-you notes to recommendation writers
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Tests
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Take required tests - SAT/ACT
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Take required or recommended tests (SAT Subject Tests, AP Exams, IB exams)
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Find out if an admission test is required
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Take an admission test, if required
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Send SAT/ACT test scores
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Send other test scores
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Other
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Interview at college campus
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Have an alumni interview
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Send thank-you note to interviewer(s)
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Submit Profile or Resume, if needed
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Request midyear grade report sent
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Send additional material, if needed
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Financial Aid
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Submit FAFSA
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Submit college aid form, if needed
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Submit state aid form, if needed
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Apply for scholarships, if needed
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Receive financial aid award letter
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Accept financial aid offer
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Notify CCR of scholarships offers
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Follow Up
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Confirm receipt of application materials: appplication / test scores / transcripts / recommendation letters
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Tell school counselor that you applied
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Receive letter from office of admission
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Meet deadline to accept admission and send deposit
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Notify the colleges you will not attend
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