| College application checklist | College Name | College Name | College Name |
| Applications | |||
| Request info/application | |||
| Regular application deadline | |||
| Early application deadline | |||
| Safety? Regular? Reach? | |||
| Grades | |||
| Request HS transcript sent | |||
| Request midyear grade reports sent | |||
| Test Scores | |||
| SAT® Reasoning Test required | |||
| SAT Subject Test required | |||
| Release SAT Subject Test Scores | |||
| Send SAT Scores | |||
| Send AP® scores | |||
| Letters of Recommendation | |||
| Request recommendations (1 month ahead) | |||
| Send thank you notes to recommenders | |||
| Essays | |||
| Write essay/s | |||
| Proof essay/s for spelling and grammar | |||
| Have two people read your essay/s | |||
| Interviews | |||
| Interview at college | |||
| Alumni interview | |||
| Send thank you notes to interviewer/s | |||
| Send and Track Your Application | |||
| Make copies of all application materials | |||
| Apply online | |||
| Include application fee | |||
| Sign application | |||
| Mail via certified mail and/or return receipt | |||
| Confirm receipt of application materials | |||
| Send supplemental material, if needed | |||
| Financial Aid Forms | |||
| Priority financial aid deadline | |||
| Regular financial aid deadline | |||
| Mail FAFSA | |||
| Mail PROFILE, if needed | |||
| Mail institutional aid form, if needed | |||
| Mail state aid form, if needed | |||
| After You Send Your Application | |||
| Receive admission letter | |||
| Receive financial aid award letter | |||
| Send deposit | |||
| Good luck! | |||