EA/ED Housekeeping (9/20)

Hey there! You've got two weeks until early applications are due (Nov. 1)!! Here's your to-do list to make sure your submissions go smoothly.

Your College Checklist (10/18-10/31) 🎯

Submit your EA/ED applications! Here's your checklist to make sure you've covered all your bases.

Request your official transcript and check that your request has been processed.
Check that your recommendation letters have been submitted correctly.
Send your test scores. While many schools will allow you to self-report without official score sends, we recommend you send them to confirm your scores. If you are applying test-optional, read this article to make sure your scores aren't submitted with your application.
Finalize all essays and short answers required on your application. Keep reading to see our last-minute essay advice!
Proofread your ENTIRE application once you've pasted your essays in. Use the "Preview" feature in the Common App (or any other application portal).
Make sure you've submitted both the Common App AND the supplement portion to the schools you're applying to. Submit by 10/25 to avoid technical difficulties and careless mistakes on your application.
Submit any financial aid documents required by the school (FAFSA/CSS).
If applying through a binding ED process, sign the ED agreement. Learn more here.

Coca-Cola Scholarship Program (Due 10/31): The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship provides $20,000 college scholarships to 150 exceptional high school students dedicated to leadership, service, and action that positively affects others. Find more information and apply here.
Prudential Emerging Visionaries (Due 11/04): Emerging Visionaries is a new program that builds on a tradition of rewarding exemplary community service, with new attention to students tackling financial and societal challenges. Find more information and apply here.
Regeneron Science Talent Search (Due 11/10): The Regeneron STS focuses on identifying and engaging the nation’s most promising high school seniors engaging in original STEM research. Find more information and apply here.
Elk's Most Valuable Student Scholarships (11/15): Each year, the Elks National Foundation awards more than $2 million in college scholarships to at least 500 outstanding, service-minded high school seniors. Find more information and apply here.
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship (Due 11/18): The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s scholarship programs are designed to encourage and support outstanding students who work hard and demonstrate financial need. Find more information and apply here.