- Save ALL your essays! - Have a English teacher proofread your essays - Call the admissions office once you sent out your application just to check with your application status. - Make a list of all the college applications you applied for. - Ask for transcript at least 10 copies you will need them for college applications. - Have three teachers you will ask for letter of recommendations. - Ask for a general recommendation so you can use them for any scholarship. - Make copies of the letter recommendations just incase you need it for another one. - Have the teachers sign the letter of recommendation. - Ask your guidance counselor for waivers