INPUT ARTICLE: Article: While some schools have their own application forms and online portals, many participate in common application programs. For each application, enter your name, contact and personal information, activities, and other required details into the appropriate fields. In the U.S., over 800 schools participate in the Common App program. For schools that accept the Common App, you just need to fill out 1 application form, and you and your guidance can upload your essay, transcript, and letters of recommendation directly onto the website at https://www.commonapp.org. Outside of the U.S., many nations have 1 universal application that covers all universities. For instance, in the United Kingdom, you'd submit a UCAS application at https://www.ucas.com. If you're using the Common App, you can simply upload your required documents through the program's website. For schools that don't take the Common App, you'll most likely need to create an account on their website and upload your documents through their application server. Recall that most schools now prefer online submissions. If you prefer to send hard copies and your potential schools accept paper applications, check their admissions websites for mailing addresses. If you're using the Common App (or another universal application service), log into the website, head to the "Review and Submit" section, and search for a potential school. When you submit your application to that school, you'll be prompted to pay an application fee, which is typically between $30 and $90 (U.S.). The payment process is similar if you're applying to schools that don't take the Common App. The Common App only takes credit or bank cards. Schools that don't accept the Common App may accept checks or bank transfers in addition to cards, so double check admissions websites for acceptable payment forms. If application fees are outside of your budget, you can apply for fee waivers through schools' financial aid departments. Ask a parent for help submitting financial information with the waiver applications. For both the Common App and schools with independent application portals, you should be able to log into the website and check your application's status. Otherwise, stay on the safe side and call or email the admissions department to ensure they received all of your required documents. Waiting is tough, but try to be patient! It usually takes about 2 or 3 months for a college to notify applicants whether or not they were accepted. If you live in the U.S., file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1 of your senior year. Your FAFSA determines how much federal financial aid you qualify for; schools that accept you will also let you know if they can offer scholarships, grants, or loans. Once you know how you'll finance your education, you can send a letter of acceptance to your chosen school and take the first steps toward your degree!

SUMMARY: Fill out application forms according to each college's requirements. Include your required documents with your application. Pay each school's application fee. Confirm that colleges have received your materials after a month. Start the financial aid application process after applying to schools.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In a lot of cases, your username only appears to you as the account holder. However, if you are creating an account on an online forum, a shared account, or are creating a username in a work environment, it is important to remember that the other users in your community will be able to see your username. While a complicated username can be great for privacy reasons, it is important to remember that you will most likely need to recall this information on a regular basis. Some websites require your username to meet specific guidelines, like a capital letter and at least two instances of numbers or symbols. Make sure you meet these requirements when designing your username. It is incredibly important to make sure that your username will be appropriate in the future because you may be using it for a long time. For instance, a username that you find appropriate as a student or young adult may not be appropriate when you enter the workforce. In a lot of situations it is important to maintain anonymity, especially when posting to forums and comment sections on the internet. You probably don't want that comment you left on YouTube to lead to someone messaging you through Facebook!

SUMMARY: Recognize what kind of username your are creating. Don't make it too complicated. Recognize the site's specifications. Understand that you may have this username for a long time. Avoid using too much personal information.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Use a scale that will give you the value in kilograms. Because children's weights change rapidly, especially right after birth, it is important to have an up-to-date weight. If your scale gives the weight in pounds, then you will need to covert the values to kilograms. Otherwise the answer will not be accurate. 1 pound equals 0.45 kilograms. If you know the child's age, you can use these values: A newborn that is only 15 to 30 minutes old will have an average blood volume of 76.5 milliliters of blood per kilogram. A newborn that is 24 hours old has 83.3 milliliters per kilogram. A three month old has 87 milliliters per kilogram. A six month old has 86 milliliters per kilogram. A child one to six years old has 80 milliliters per kilogram. A ten year old has 75 milliliters per kilogram. A fifteen year old has 71 milliliters per kilogram. As teens reach adult sizes and proportions, their blood volume will be the same as that of adults. Multiply your child's weight times the average value for his or her age group. The result will be your child's estimated blood volume. The values may differ slightly when you use a different method of calculation. The accuracy of the calculations may also vary slightly based on whether these averages were calculated from a population that is similar in body side and growth patterns to your child.

SUMMARY:
Weigh the child. Determine the average blood volume per weight. Calculate the blood volume.