1. Did I PREVIEW every section of the Common App, seeing my application the way colleges will see it? Did I adjust spacing & formatting & preview again?
2. Everything has word or character counts, and the Common App STOPS at the limit. Do I see ALL OF MY WORDS in each response, or did it cut me off anywhere?
3. Do my activities include enough WOW FACTORS & show my impact wherever possible?
4. Does my main essay tell my BEST story in a compelling, creative way?
5. If I had to enter grades, does what I entered MIRROR my transcript exactly?
6. Is my application consistent & accurate throughout in terms of information, facts, etc.?
7. Did I add Academic Honors to the Education section and explain if needed?
8. Did I explain anything that needs to be (good or bad) in the Additional Information or Challenges & Circumstances section? Are there any red flags I need to avoid or explain?
9. Did I review everything with fresh eyes after giving it a break and show someone I trust (parent, teacher, college coach)?
10. Am I applying on time and keeping tabs on anything else I need to submit (recs, test scores, transcripts, etc.)?

I can think of many more but thought this would be helpful to share! Keep in mind, you CAN change information in your Common App AFTER applying to a school (updates, mistakes you find, etc.), and it’s best to preview/proof carefully EACH time you apply to a school!

Other articles you may find helpful:

• Last-Minute Application Tips – some explanations of my questions above + more!
• I applied, now what? Post-application tips

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• Learn creative research strategies to find unique facts about each college so you can draw connections that are meaningful to YOU. This will not only power your LIST as you uncover what makes each school special (or not!) for YOUR needs, but…this will fuel your supplemental essays big time during the crunch period.
• Where can you find these creative facts?
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• How should you write about your connections to schools?
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• What’s the best way to ask admissions officers questions you may have to continue to find interesting things to talk about in essays? And…how can you come up with meaningful questions to ASK if you’re not sure?

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