Ahhh, Friday. Nothing like the end of a long week to put a little bit of extra spring in your step. And if you’re an applicant who has finished college essay editing, putting together and submitting your applications, this Friday could be particularly relaxing.
For the vast majority of college applicants, mid-January marks the point at which you’ve finished all of your applications. Whether you applied early and have been done for months or caught one of the many January 15 deadlines earlier this week, hopefully, you’re now at a point where you can stop obsessing over test scores, transcripts, essays, recommendations, and other application necessities. If you successfully submitted an application this cycle, whether one or twenty, here’s something from all of us here at EssayEdge:
Congratulations!!!
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With applications done, I often get asked whether there is anything else hopeful students should do at this time of year. The simple answer is yes – see below for three suggestions on steps you should take when your applications are complete.
1. Say “Thank you!”
No matter how hard you worked to pull applications together, you inevitably had help from others during the process. Make sure that you take some time to say thanks to everyone who helped you along the way. Particularly important are those who wrote recommendations on your behalf. You may also want to reach out to those who helped you with essays, standardized test preparation, or general support. Finally, it’s always worth saying thanks to your parents – even if you think they did nothing but nag and worry throughout the entire application process, they’re still immensely deserving of some gratitude.
2. Don’t completely check out.
Applications are done, but that doesn’t mean you should start coasting right now. There are still many good reasons to stay focused and avoid the infamous “senior slump.” Here are just a few:
– AP exams. If you’re taking any AP courses, giving them your all and ultimately earning a 4 or 5 on AP exams can earn you college credit or allow you to skip entry-level coursework.
– Financial aid. Merit-based financial aid will definitely consider your academic performance as a whole, including this semester.
– Waitlisting. Don’t forget that there’s a chance you won’t be accepted or rejected when admissions decisions are made, but rather waitlisted. If that happens, you won’t want to give the school any reason to second guess your credentials.
3. Relax!
This one’s simple. At this point, the process is out of your hands. Don’t obsess over things, worrying that you could’ve improved on something or made a mistake somewhere else. Your application is in, you did your best, and that’s all that the admissions committee can ask for. Admissions officers are the ones who will now be staying up late agonizing over applications. It’s your turn to put your feet up, catch up on sleep, and remember what high school life is like without an application hanging over your head!
As it turns out, even the students’ behavior after applying can be wrong. If you tend to analyze your actions, read this post once again. Nothing can be changed after you submit an application. Get over it. Next time, order a college essay online editing to free your time and not regret something you failed to do.
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