Do you wonder who does the applying for college these days - the parent, or the child? When we were kids, it seemed like mom and dad were out of the college application loop. Their role was to write the check. Today, parents are becoming more and more involved in assisting their children find and gain admission to college.
As Students and their parents begin the college application process they encounter an additional factor they may not have considered, the early application decision. Many, if not most, of the top schools offer some form of early admissions. Since there are important differences in these programs it is essential to fully understand the process before deciding if applying early is right for you. This article will help you understand the terminology commonly used by most schools.
Early Admission has earlier application and acceptance dates that the regular application process. This means the student must be prepared well in advance, by finalizing all of the college admission requirements needed including standardized testing, essays and letters of recommendation. This obviously involves careful attention to detail and both student and parents should be aware of the time limits and requirements to be sure no detail is neglected. One might ask why anyone would subject themselves to the additional pressures, but there are valid benefits to be considered.
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