Halloween is here, and while it's all fun and games regarding costumes, candy, and pumpkin carving, the spooky vibe can sometimes creep into college application season.
November 1st Early Action (EA) deadlines are right around the corner, and it's easy to feel like a ghostly cloud of deadlines and essays is hovering over you. But fear not! With a few tricks, you'll be ready to hit "submit" on those applications faster than you can say "boo!"
Here's how to keep calm, carry on, and let the spirit of Halloween guide you into November feeling confident:
Sit down with your calendar and break the next few days into small steps. Start by ensuring that each part of your application (essays, recommendation requests, transcripts, and test scores) is completed. Keep a checklist handy, and each time you cross something off, give yourself a little reward—think candy corn, snickers, or pumpkin spice lattes.
Make your plan to submit Nov 1 applications on Oct 31 or the morning of Nov 1 so you can relax knowing it's done. This way you can avoid website crashes, power outages, or other last-minute mishaps.
Once you've hit "submit," celebrate! You've worked hard, and you deserve to enjoy some downtime. Whether it's going trick-or-treating, binge-watching classic Halloween movies, or having a cozy night with family, give yourself credit for finishing on time and doing your best.
If you have finished all your Nov 1 applications, check the application portals for each university and verify that the college has all the required documents. If you have any questions, be sure to call your educational consultant for any questions! We are always here to help!
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