APPLICATION CHECKLIST
The following is a general checklist for college applications. Please note that each school has different requirements and different deadlines, so you MUST check the specific requirements of each school you are interested in.
The following is a general checklist for college applications. Please note that each school has different requirements and different deadlines, so you MUST check the specific requirements of each school you are interested in.
- Online or paper application
- Transcripts
- Send SAT/ACT, TOEFL/IELTS scores to the school
- Personal statement essay
- Teacher/Counsellor recommendation letters
- Statement of finances
- Application fee
APPLICATION TIMELINE
The following is a general timeline for tasks to be completed at each year level:
Year 9
Get involved in many types of activities (sport, music, service, etc.)
Do well in classes
Explore your interests
Career exploration
Plan what courses to take in high school
Set goals for post-secondary education
Year 10
Activity involvement
Interest search
Career exploration
Plan courses to take in secondary school
Set goals for post-secondary education
Year 11
Continue involvement in activities
Research universities
Think about which teachers you want a recommendation letter from
Begin writing a personal statement
Choose 6-8 universities that you are interested in
Study for and take required admissions tests (SAT, TOEFL, etc.)
Year 12
Take admissions tests again if not satisfied with last year's score
Fill out and submit applications
Submit admissions test scores (SAT, TOEFL, etc.)
Submit school transcripts
Ask for and send recommendation letters
Submit IB scores
The following is a general timeline for tasks to be completed at each year level:
Year 9
Get involved in many types of activities (sport, music, service, etc.)
Do well in classes
Explore your interests
Career exploration
Plan what courses to take in high school
Set goals for post-secondary education
Year 10
Activity involvement
Interest search
Career exploration
Plan courses to take in secondary school
Set goals for post-secondary education
Year 11
Continue involvement in activities
Research universities
Think about which teachers you want a recommendation letter from
Begin writing a personal statement
Choose 6-8 universities that you are interested in
Study for and take required admissions tests (SAT, TOEFL, etc.)
Year 12
Take admissions tests again if not satisfied with last year's score
Fill out and submit applications
Submit admissions test scores (SAT, TOEFL, etc.)
Submit school transcripts
Ask for and send recommendation letters
Submit IB scores