Application Materials
Technical issues can happen. Plan ahead. Give yourself at least a few days in advance to prepare and submit your materials. You never know when you'll experience technical difficulties.
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Unofficial Transcript and Senior Year Courses
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A PDF Version of Your Essay
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Activities
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Extenuating Circumstances (Optional)
Application Do's and Don'ts
Do's:
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Read the instructions for the transcripts, essay, and activities, twice! Then reads our tips and tricks at the link below.
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Make sure you're answering the essay prompt.
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Ask people to look over your materials before you submit your application! Proofreading can go a long way.
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Give yourself time to submit your application. Don't wait till the last minute.
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Reach out to the Admission team with any questions!
Don'ts:
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Upload unnecessary materials, such as your resume, pictures of yourself, or anything we don't ask for.
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Pander. Your accomplishments and experiences are important but don't pander to the admissions office. We can see right through it.
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Recycle an essay that you've written for another application, especially if it doesn't actually answer our prompt!