Tricks for Organizing Your College Applications

Start a File System -  Start a file for every school on your college list and included in it everything you've received from those schools. 

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Get a Start -  Procrastination is your worst enemy during college application season. Start by being at the top of your college list. 

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Use a synced calendar program –  While you probably already know how to keep all important dates, deadlines, and other commitments in one online calendar, you need to go one step further and make sure that this calendar is yours. Get synced across devices. 

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Take Advantage of Your School’s Resources –  Your school guidance counselor may have valuable connections or insights into the schools you’re applying to. 

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Use an Essay Editing Service –  You have a lot to stay on top of, and editing your college essay can become a brain-numbing task. 

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Get a Partner –  Find a friend who is applying on a similar timeline as you and help to hold one another accountable for deadlines and other steps in the application process. 

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Create a Spreadsheet for Your College List –  Having a vision for what needs to be completed can be particularly helpful for certain kinds of learners. 

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Bring in the Prose –  There’s no shame in asking for help, and hiring a professional to help you keep track of everything can be a smart investment. 

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