Applications & Early Decision
Those of you who applied Early Decision or Early Action may soon be hearing from your first choice schools. Good luck! I hope each of you gains admission to your first choice college.... Meanwhile, the next major set of application due dates is coming up on December 31st. By now you have completed your Common Application essay and any supplement essays (and have turned them over to a trusted reader for comments/editing review). I expect that you arranged for all letters of recommendation to be sent to the colleges at the same time--back when your first wave of applications was due; however, if you have added a college or two to your list since that time, make sure to let your teachers know immediately (and give them stamped, addressed envelopes for the new schools), before you leave for winter break. Finally, I wish you all a very Happy Holiday and Happy New Year.