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      Applying Early to Colleges of Choice A brief article interviewing seniors and noting reasons for beginning the application process as soon as possible.
      Application Terms Defined A helpful list of application terminology annotated with specific definitions and explanations.
      "Been There, Done That" Advice From Six High School Seniors to the College-Bound In this article, students share what they did as they went through the application process - mistakes and successes. Do read their advice.
      Campus Life's College Guide Campus Life, the Christian magazine for teens, presents an excellent online guide with resources for students and parents.
      The College Application Essay: Chapter 1 Ignore the title -- This resource provides an introduction to the application process and some advice regarding choosing a college, in addition to suggestions related to the essay/application specifically.
      College Applications: Step by Step College Board's pages outlining the application process -- an easy, worthwhile quick-read.
      Early Decision: A great idea if you know what you're doing... An article cautioning you to seriously consider early decision applications and explains the differences among "Early admission," "Early action, early notification," and "Early decision."
      The Hidden Messages You Send With Your College Application - What you write might not be what you meant to say. An important point, especially when desiring to make a positive first impression -- in writing. Read this to find out what admissions officers actually "see" when they look at students on paper.
      Parents Guide to Planning for College Actually, these pages suggest that this planning should be done during the pre-high school years; the resources, however, are valuable regardless of which phase you're in -- peaceful, perplexed, or panicked.
      Peterson's The College Channel Includes links to CollegeQuest-Peterson's free online service, articles, and commercial resources related to the college admissions process.
      Why You Might Not Be Admitted - Grades don't always make the grade. This is a quick article explaining how admissions officers look at entering freshmen -- as part of a group, not only as individuals. Something to consider and understand.
      www.find a college.com Surf Your Way Through College Planning Some words of caution and encouragement about using the Internet for all your college planning needs. Worth reading -- also provides a few more helpful links.


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    Last updated: March 2001