College application season is coming up on us fast. Between taking the SAT/ACT, writing your application essay and collecting recommendations, it's easy to overlook something. The following is a checklist you can use to ensure that you don’t forget any important steps in the process.

Check your application for misspelled words and grammatical errors. Make sure to enter N/A (Not Applicable) where applicable.
Write your own essays. Admissions officers know if your parents wrote them - especially if your admissions essay sounds like it was written by a forty-year-old person.
Enclose or attach your essays only after you have carefully proofread each essay for spelling, grammar, punctuation. (It’s best not to rely solely on your computer to proofread for you).
Don’t embellish your extracurricular activities or any other parts of your application.
Use a professional email address - anything with a combination of your first and last name (or initials) is best.
Enclose a photograph if required.
Keep a record of whom you’ve asked to submit Letters of Recommendation for you, and make sure they get sent.
Enclose a stamped and addressed envelope with each Letter of Recommendation.
Tell your school counselor where you've applied.
Submit a transcript request to your main office or registrar, and have your official transcripts sent to each school either by mail or electronically.
Date and sign each application as well as all of the recommendation forms (where required).
Request SAT, ACT and SAT Subject Test score reports to be sent to your colleges (they should be available in your counselor’s office).
Enclose or attach a check or money order, or make your credit card payment online for the application fee. If you write a check or money order, make sure it is made out to the correct party.
Mail or electronically send each application.
If you apply electronically, make sure you receive a confirmation receipt.

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