college edge  By Julie Bruner

November

Seniors in High School

-Study for the SAT/ACT if you need to take them again.
-Only you can request College Board and ACT to send your official testing scores to your list of colleges.
-Make “sloppy copies” of your college applications for practice. Most applications can be downloaded.
-Ask for help in editing essays and resumes. Do they tell the reader about you? Do not abbreviate.
-Don’t forget to ask your school to send your credentials to your colleges.
-Thank those who wrote your recommendations.
-Interviews will be set in motion for Early Decision/Action candidates. After each interview, write a thank-you note.

Juniors in High School

-Begin looking at the SAT and ACT testing schedules. You can get the schedules at collegeboard.com, act.org, or in your counselor’s office.
-Talk to your counselor to see what testing schedule works best for you.
-Visit with college representatives to learn about their schools.
-Keep your studies at the top of your priority list. Colleges look closely at your junior year.-Study hard and organize well

Julie Bruner, M.Ed., is the author of “Getting My Tail Into College,” a college planner for high school juniors and seniors. Formerly a college counselor at Maggie Walker Governor’s School and now at Trinity, she can be contacted at www.thecollegeplanners.com.

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