Congratulations! You hit submit. The confetti streamed across your screen. You’re done with applying, right? Not quite.

There are a few steps you need to take to ensure your application is ready to be reviewed by admissions.

• Notify your guidance counselor as they need to send your high school transcript, counselor letter, and teacher recommendations to your colleges.
• If you want the colleges to review your test scores, check to see if they will accept your self-reported scores or if you need to send your scores through the ACT and/or College Board. Send your scores to any college that requires official test scores.
• If you’re submitting an arts supplement, send your portfolio/audition clips/resume to the college.
• Check your email. You should receive confirmations from the colleges stating that they received your application and providing your portal user ID.
• Login to the colleges’ portals.
• Check the portals and your email regularly to see if your application is missing any data or documents. This is also how many schools contact you to schedule an interview.
• Many schools want the SRAR (Self Reported Academic Record). Your application won’t be considered complete without it.
• If you receive an award, complete a major project, are selected for a leadership position, or have other significant good news after you apply, you should update your application. Check the colleges’ portals to see what their process is.
• Don’t forget to file the FAFSA (and the CSS Profile if required by any of your colleges).

All that’s left is to wait to hear from your schools.

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