Your December Checklist: HS Seniors

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Tue, 01 Dec 2020 18:19:13 +0000

Many colleges will be releasing their Early Decision and Early Action notifications this month, but that doesn’t mean you can slow down on your application preparations. Keep working on your Regular Decision and Rolling applications this month with the tips we’ve provided below.

1. Consult these general application tips

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2. Consider these testing tips

Should I Take Advantage of Test-Optional Policies Despite Planning a Gap Year?

Do I Need to Send Official SAT and AP Score Reports?

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Directory of Schools Going Test Optional for 2020-2021

Ask your questions or read through more discussions in our dedicated SAT and ACT Tests & Test Preparation forum.

3. Craft your essays

The 8 Biggest Essay-Writing Myths, And Why the Reality Is Much Better

How to Structure College Essays That Succeed

Supplemental Essay Tips

Essay Tips to Consider

Ask your questions or read through more discussions in our dedicated College Essays forum.

We also have a consolidated list of essay readers in our College Confidential community. Reach out to them for help!

4. Read these insights into how to pay for college

FAFSA and CSS Profile for Better Scholarship Chances?

Get to the Bottom of These 3 Financial Aid Questions

Does Test-Optional for Admission Also Mean Test-Optional for Merit Aid?

5. Check out guidance for deferred applicants

Counselors Offer Advice to Deferred Students

Should Deferred Candidate “Remind” Admission Officials of No-Need Status?

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