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  • - Apply to College
    • Organizing the Process
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    • The Interview
    • The Essay
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Apply to College

After years of helping your child prepare for college, figuring out how to pay, and researching which ones are right for him, it’s finally time to start on the applications. Here’s where the rubber meets the road. In this section you’ll find a six step guide on Organizing the Application Process for your senior, a discussion of different types of  Early Application programs and a review of the final factors that colleges consider in evaluating applicants:  Recommendations, The Essay, and The Interview.

Before you dive in to the application phase of college admissions, however, take a little time to reflect on what your role should be.

First article:  The Parent Role.