The basic trick for a smooth college admission/enrollment process is: Apply early in the fall. If you are a high school senior you should have (or be in the process of) applying for admission to your schools. If you have not applied to your schools by Halloween, make Thanksgiving your "personal working deadline."
At UW-Parkside (and most schools), if you apply early and you can reap some "treats".
Here are reasons why you should apply now:
- After you apply for admissions for all of your colleges you have some time (for most schools) to apply for their undergrad scholarships. (The UW-Parkside Undergrad Scholarship is due Feb. 1, 2010)
- If you are non-resident the earlier you apply the greater your chances (if you academically qualify) for the non-resident scholar program (awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis).
- As soon as you are accepted for admission, you can register for housing on-line and get your housing deposit in (with your preferred living options).
- After Jan. 1st of senior year, you can complete the FAFSA for financial aid and have it sent to the schools that you have been accepted to.
- VISIT the schools you have not visited yet (open house or schedule a personal visit).
(It's your lucky day! There's a post about UW-Parkside Experience Days below this post!
- Once accepted for admission to UW-Parkside you will be able to sign up (in the spring) for one of our first Ranger Days (Orientation/Registration) - and the earlier Ranger Day you attend, you will have access to the largest pick of classes (availability)!
For schools that have rolling admissions (like UW-Parkside) students think they can apply "anytime" and while that is partially true it's not the best plan. Students who wait after the holidays (or those who wait until spring) to apply, are some of the most stressed out people we see. They are trying to do everything at once (applying for admission, housing, FAFSA) and worst yet, some even miss our February 1st deadline and miss scholarships!
So apply now, apply early and then take each phase of the process step by step so you (and your parents) will have a smooth transition from application to acceptance through enrollment for college!
See you on the road!
~ Nicole
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