Common Application Tips:

• All students must submit at least one teacher or counselor recommendation; some colleges will require more recommendations
• All member institutions require an essay from one of six questions. Some colleges will require additional essays
• Some colleges may require “supplemental information,” forms, essays or other requirements that not all Common Application colleges require
• Students are not limited to the number of applications they can submit using the Common Application

from Cappex.com

1. Keep the audience in mind when writing your essay
2. Realize the reader will probably spend 1 minute on your essay so get their attention early
3. Make sure the reader learns something about you that he or she would not learn from your application
4. Tell a story, don’t write a resume
5. Try to “connect” to the reader

     Excerpts from Collegeweeklive “Conquering the College Essay” session by Alan Gelb

Attend the PROBE College Fair on October 17th from 6:00 – 8:00 at St. Anne / Pacelli School.  This is a great opportunity to learn more about colleges and meet their representatives.  For more details view the website at www.gaprobe.org.