Plan

Preparing for Your College Application Month Appointment

Choose Your Colleges

• Narrow your college choices and focus on those that fit your criteria best.

• Review the college websites and make plans to visit those you are seriously considering, if you haven't already.

Know College Deadlines

• Check all application deadlines.

Identify Application Fees

• Many colleges require an application fee when you submit an online application. 

• You may need to enter a credit/debit card number on the application or mail a check after submission.

• If you are eligible for the SAT fee waiver, you are likely eligible for an application fee waiver – contact your school counselor for fee waivers or if you are unsure.

Complete an Application Worksheet

• You'll have an easier time completing your applications if you complete the appropriate worksheet ahead of time.

  • General worksheet

  • SUNY worksheet

  • CUNY worksheet

Complete Your Essay, Resume and Personal Statement

• Prepare ahead of time.

• Details about the requirements are found on the college admissions webpages.

• Upload to a flash drive and bring it to your College Application Month event.

What to Bring to Your College Application Month Event

• List of colleges you are applying to and deadline information

• Completed application worksheet

• Flash drive with your essay, resume and other required work

• Copy of your Green Card, if you have one

• Credit/debit card number, or application fee waiver/deferral