
College application deadlines are upon us. And for many, the application will be the first impression on each college.
To lighten the mood during this stressful time of year, I put together a list of "relationship tips" for the college admissions process, which outline the most common application mistakes that I observed during my time in admissions. And like any new relationship, simple mistakes can lead to an undesired breakup.
- Missing a college's application deadline.Was last week your friend's birthday? Did you accidentally miss your first date? Setting a reminder for the wrong day is never fun. While focusing on writing dozens of essays, submitting transcripts, and completing supplemental materials, it is easy to lose track of the day of the week. Take a moment to check all your deadlines and reminders. In the meantime, let's hope Facebook releases a new feature to help students stay organized. How about "Stanford and four other colleges have deadlines today. Write on their timelines." for a new notification?
While these mistakes may be hard to believe, these situations do happen. Before you press submit, you should take a few extra minutes to double-check all of your applications one final time. It really can make the difference and help you get accepted to your dream school to start a wonderful, lifelong relationship!
For more help on staying organize, read my previous article on the Huffington Post. It's never too late to get organized and develop a checklist for each college to ensure you submit the strongest possible applications.
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Chase Staub is affiliated with The Ivy Dean, Inc., an independent college counseling firm.