| 1. Most of the spaces in the application will have, | | | | 9. If you have AP scores, make sure you write them |
| "please see attached." This is alright. That iswhy all | | | | in the correct section. |
| the hard work was done on the application. | | | | 10. Use a color copier to copy your common |
| 2. Do not offer more information than you are | | | | application to all colleges. That way all colleges willbe |
| required. Colleges should be on a need-to-knowbasis. | | | | able to see the blue ink. |
| 3. Tell the truth. This is ethical. Lying will only ruin your | | | | 11. Make sure you change the name of the college in |
| chances of getting in. | | | | your essay. For each school, double and triple check |
| 4. Handwrite short responses in blue ink. | | | | this. Nothing turns off a college faster than saying the |
| 5. Include the application fee. If you forget, this will | | | | wrong college name. |
| slow down the application process. | | | | 12. Spell check and grammar check your application. |
| 6. Sign and date the application. | | | | Have another person proofread yourapplication. |
| 7. Include all attachments in the order that they | | | | 13. Use white out if you make a mistake. However, |
| appear on the application. | | | | only do this a couple of times. If you make too many |
| 8. Make sure you fill out all information that is | | | | mistakes just download or request a new application. |
| requested. Do not leave out the College Entry | | | | 14. When you mail the application, make sure you |
| Examination Board (CEEB) code. | | | | track the package to make sure it arrived. |