How do I apply to college?

Applying to College
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<p>It’s kind of a last minute decision, but I’m going to apply to the Resident Honors Program at USC, and I have no idea how to do so.</p>

<li><p>Should I print out the application? I’m not exactly applying for undergrad, so I don’t think I should use the common app. But the application is really really colorful… so that’s a lot of ink. =/</p></li>
<li><p>Are my teachers supposed to use the recommendation form? Or write an original letter? I’m at a different school than I was last year, so should I just email them the .pdf application?</p></li>
<li><p>How do I track down a retired teacher? Call the guidance dept.?</p></li>
<li><p>Since I’m at a new school, should I have my old school send the transcript? It should have my class rank (6/~300, is that a bonus to me?) whereas my new one does not.</p></li>
<li><p>I should take the SAT/ACT by Dec. 2007. Does that include the Dec. 2007 test dates?</p></li>
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<p>Thanks for any help!</p>

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<li><p>Go to a local library and print it out if ink is a problem… find a place with a laser printer. :P</p></li>
<li><p>I think they can use either.</p></li>
<li><p>Yes, the guidance dept would be a good way to start.</p></li>
<li><p>Yes, have your old school send the transcripts. Your class rank is very good.</p></li>
<li><p>Yes, it does.</p></li>
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<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks!</p>

<p>Anyone have anything else to add? Anything I should be careful about?</p>