How I'd Prepare for Ivy Leagues If I Had Only 6 Months Left
Summary
TLDRThis video offers a detailed six-month timeline for preparing a top-tier Ivy League application. It covers crucial steps, from refining supplemental essays and optimizing the activities list in September, to finalizing essays and submitting financial aid forms in October and November. The guide emphasizes strategic preparation, such as securing recommendation letters, completing the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and prepping for interviews. By adhering to this structured approach, applicants can avoid last-minute stress and submit polished, comprehensive applications, ensuring they are ready well before deadlines.
Takeaways
- 😀 Start revising supplemental essays in September, focusing on specificity for each school and incorporating the past-present-future framework.
- 😀 Make sure your supplemental essays are tailored to each school, including specific professors, courses, or programs to avoid generic phrasing.
- 😀 Update your activities list with any new accomplishments and prioritize the top 3-5 most impactful activities.
- 😀 Use the additional information section to provide context for extracurriculars or explain unique experiences or circumstances.
- 😀 Request application fee waivers and follow up on recommendation letters from teachers and counselors in September.
- 😀 Ensure your counselor’s recommendation letter provides relevant context about your background and academic journey.
- 😀 Double-check early action/early decision applications in October, reviewing all components for consistency and accuracy before submission.
- 😀 Complete and submit FAFSA as soon as it opens on October 1st, even if you don’t expect to qualify for aid, to maximize chances for merit-based scholarships.
- 😀 Prepare for interviews by reviewing your research on each school and practicing specific, well-researched questions.
- 😀 Submit all early action/early decision applications by the end of November, and then focus on finalizing regular decision applications and preparing for potential interviews.
Q & A
What is the main goal for the month of September in the college application process?
-The main goal for September is to revise and perfect the supplemental essays, ensuring that they are strong and specific to each school. This involves cutting out generic phrasing, incorporating a past-present-future framework, and making sure the essays reflect a clear connection to the school’s programs, courses, and professors.
How should you approach your activities list during the application process?
-You should update and review your activities list to reflect any new achievements or experiences from the summer. Prioritize the top three to five activities that demonstrate the most significance, depth, or impact.
What is the importance of the 'Additional Information' section in the application?
-The 'Additional Information' section is important for providing context about any circumstances or experiences that weren't captured elsewhere in the application. It should not repeat information but can be used to explain unique situations, extracurriculars, or self-driven projects that impacted your academic journey.
What should you ensure about your recommendation letters by the end of September?
-By the end of September, you should confirm that your teachers and counselor have submitted their recommendation letters. If not, you need to follow up with them to ensure timely submission.
Why is it important to submit FAFSA as soon as it opens on October 1st?
-Submitting FAFSA as soon as it opens is crucial because some schools and states have limited financial aid resources, which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Even if you don't believe you will qualify for aid, it’s still important to submit FAFSA to be considered for any possible merit-based scholarships.
How can a counselor’s letter of recommendation differ from a teacher’s letter?
-A counselor's letter of recommendation provides broader context about the student's background, including challenges they may have faced at home or within their school environment. It complements teacher recommendations by showcasing the student’s overall character and context within the school community.
What are some important financial aid forms that need to be completed during the application process?
-In addition to FAFSA, many private institutions also require the CSS Profile, which looks deeper into the family’s financial situation. The CSS Profile considers home equity, family savings, investments, and business income, and is important for institutions offering institutional aid.
What should you do after submitting your early action or early decision applications in October?
-After submitting your early applications, you should begin working on your regular decision applications. It’s also essential to ensure that your FAFSA is submitted and that you’re preparing for potential interviews.
How can the research you did earlier in the process help you during interviews?
-The research you did earlier on specific schools will help you answer questions like 'Why do you want to apply to this school?' It will allow you to discuss specific programs, professors, and courses, and show how you plan to use the school's resources to achieve your goals.
What steps should you take to ensure a smooth application process by December?
-By December, you should aim to have all applications, including financial aid forms, submitted. This allows you to relax over winter break, knowing you’ve completed all tasks. You should also prepare for interviews and send thank-you notes to teachers and counselors who wrote your recommendation letters.
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