applications

High school applications in New York City are due December 2. Based on the schools you are considering there are different components to your application – samples of your classwork, transcripts from your guidance counselor, essays, interviews or auditions.

Here are some ways to ensure that you have done your best on the application.

• Make sure you have all the elements you need for each school. Check with each school and read the instructions on the application carefully.

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By Kisha Watts, admissions professional at New England Boarding School, active member of National Association of Independent Schools

You work very hard as a high school student. It is one of the most demanding jobs you will have-balancing rigorous course work, community service, extra curricular activities and often part time employment. The last thing you want to do is RUSH the college process. By beginning the process as a sophomore in high school, you can be sure you have devoted all the time necessary to working toward your goal of the best possible college that you can attend.

Whether you are applying to private school, boarding school, college or graduate school – keeping the information you need on hand and organized will help you focus more on the quality of the applications.

There are a number of free online applications that help you keep track of all the information.

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