Transcript Wk8 (Whats Next)

Apply Yourself!
Week Eight
Next Steps
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We Will Learn…
 what to do before you send out your
application
 what to do while you wait for a
response.
 what to do once you receive a reply.
 some strategies for college success.
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Before You Send Out Your
Applications
 Make sure that you have completed all
sections.
 Proofread everything one last time.
 Make sure you send the right materials to the
right school.
 Make sure you have enough postage and
that it is postmarked on time.
 Make a copy of all materials (or print a copy)
for yourself.
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While You Wait
 Relax!
 If you don’t get a reply within a few weeks,
call the admissions office to check on the
status of your application.
 Decide where you will go if you get accepted.
 Fill out your financial aid paperwork.
 Talk to your family and friends to update
them.
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Once You Get a Reply
Acceptance:
Weigh the pros and cons if you get into more
than one school.
Reply before the deadline. If not you may
lose your place!
If possible, visit the campus.
Send your deposit in a timely manner to
ensure your admission.
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Once You Get a Reply
 Rejection:
If you feel devastated, talk about your feelings
with someone and decide on a backup plan.
Call the admissions office and ask why your
application was rejected.
If you are wait-listed, send a letter expressing
your desire to attend.
Try applying for the following semester if you
are set on going to that school.
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Strategies For College
Success
College is for learning, not partying.
Find a balance between your old life and new
life.
Set rules for yourself. No one is there to
supervise you.
Remember that you are paying to be there.
Make it worth your while!
Make a schedule and stick to it. Plan time for
tv, studying, friends, etc.
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Strategies for College
Success
Don’t try to take on too much at once.
Give yourself time to adjust. New
experiences take time to get used to.
Call home often! Your family will miss
you.
See your advisor often to keep on track.
Have fun!
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References
Rochester, L., and Mandell, J. (1989).
The one hour college applicant: You
don’t need to read a 300-page book to
apply to college. Memphis: Mustang
Publishing Company.
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Questions??
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