Hey there — you're almost done with your college applications! Here's everything you should do before the end of 2021.

Your College Checklist (12/20-12/31) 🎯

• Act on your early college decisions (If applicable). Most schools have released their early application decisions. Here are your next steps:
  • If you were accepted — congrats! Review your financial aid package with your family and watch your inbox for next steps to enroll.
  • If you were deferred from your early application school, submit a letter of continued interest. Then, get ahead on your regular decision applications.
  • If you were rejected — Reflect on what went well and what you can improve for your next cycle of applications. Check out this blog for additional advice.
• Submit your regular decision applications. We recommend that you submit that you submit your applications by 12/24 to avoid technical glitches and minimize mistakes.
• Create a list of scholarships to apply to in 2022. With college applications submitted, you'll have more time to chase that bread 🤑. Organize deadlines for scholarships you want to apply for — check out our template!

🎯 Remember: YOU determine your future, not a specific school or program. While some schools may plug students into specific resources or networks, those with the most drive, passion, and grit are the best equipped to succeed. You got this!

Upcoming Opportunities 🏅

• GE-Reagan Scholars (Due 1/6): Through the generous support of GE, this national program annually awards $10,000 renewable scholarships to numerous students. Learn more and apply here.
• Ron Brown Scholars (Due 1/9): The Ron Brown Scholar Program provides African American scholars with the financial resources to attend some of the finest colleges and universities in the country. Learn more and apply here.
• Taco Bell Live Mas Scholars (Due 1/11): The Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship awards up to $25,000 to hundreds of students with a passion to ignite change in their communities and beyond. Learn more and apply here.
• Jackie Robinson Foundation (Due 1/12): The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides a multi-faceted experience designed to address the financial needs of minority students who aspire to attend college and guide them through the process of higher education. Find more information and apply here.
• JFK Profiles in Courage Essay Contest (Due 1/14): The JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest challenges students to write an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. Learn more and apply here.
• Mensa Scholarship (Due 1/15): The Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program awards more than $150,000 in assistance every year to college-bound students around the globe. Find more information and apply here.

💡 Did you know? Over 90% of students submit their Common App within the last 48 hours of the deadline. (Source: Brad Schiller from Prompt)

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