Carelessness results in weak presentations. She said one student put an application for the University of Vermont in the University of Virginia envelope and mailed it to U.Va., with presumably the U.Va. Kosiewicz also suggests students take SAT tests more than once, as only the highest scores count in each category. Wilder emphasizes taking care with each step of the application process. If you are genuinely interested in a particular college, the application should show it.
Many students now take advantage of the opportunity to send applications electronically.
Taylor succinctly sums up a chorus of college admissions experts' caution. Familiarity with the college's Web site can be a big help. Sometimes students may shy away from this if they don't have to do it. We encourage it here at Marymount. You can always go on the Internet, gather information about colleges, and begin thinking about all the things such as location, academic programs, etc.