1. Lack of Proofreading - Students do not always proofread their applications and check for misspellings and grammatical errors. It is a good idea to have someone else read your college applications before you submit them.
2. Ignoring Directions - Read the directions for all college applications because they often differ slightly from one school to another. Better to take the time to make sure you are answering a question than answer it incorrectly.
3. Missing Deadlines - Some schools accept college applications on a rolling basis up until a particular date. Others have a specific date when all applications are due. If your application is late, you may be out of luck. This has to do with scholarship applications also.
4. Incorrect Information - Too often students do not select the correct information in a drop down box. If the information you provide on your college applications does not make sense or is incomplete, college admissions officers may have some questions about you as an applicant.
5. Supplements – Colleges often request supplemental material as part of their college applications. This may be some additional questions or another essay that you need to write. If you do not fill out the supplements or send them in, your application is not complete.
Until later, this is Susie Watts at College Direction, signing off.
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