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Maybe w88 casino didn’t get accepted (or w88 casino were waitlisted) at your first-choice school, or maybe w88 casino found out your dream school costs way too much. Or, w88 casino might have finally taken that campus tour and discovered the school looked nothing like the brochure or didn’t quite feel like the right fit. Whatever the reason, it’s May, and w88 casino’re panicked.
Did you know that many colleges have rolling deadlines and accept new applicants into the summer? Plus, monies from the Free Application for Federal Student w88 casino (FAFSA) are still available. Here’s how to fast-track the college application process.
Know the important dates and deadlines
Applications received late in the summer are often up against tight deadlines. Your first step is to know when those deadlines are and map them out along with other important dates. Some dates and deadlines to keep in mind are:
- Last day to submit the admission application
- Final date to turn in application materials (transcripts, immunization records, letters of recommendation, etc)
- When tuition and fees are due
- First day of classes
Start your application today and connect with an admission coordinator
Get your admissions application started right away. Even if w88 casino can't finish it right away, most applications will have a “save” option for w88 casino to return to and make updates.
It’s important for w88 casino to know what w88 casino need to submit with your admission application. Do w88 casino need letters of recommendation or a personal statement? Does the application include short essays? Sometimes the only way to find out if w88 casino’ll need these is by starting the application. w88 casino’ll also need to send an official high school transcript and possibly ACT, SAT and/or AP scores.
And, don’t forget to connect with a university admission coordinator. Rest assured, w88 casino aren’t the first student to start a late application. Admission coordinators work with students to ensure the application process goes as smoothly as possible and that your questions are answered. They’ll probably recommend checking the university student portal often for updates on your application.
Apply for housing as soon as possible
Housing is often assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, and availability can vary depending on the demand. If w88 casino’re late in the game, get your housing application completed as soon as w88 casino are able. At the University of Nevada, Reno, w88 casino can apply for housing a few days after w88 casino've submitted your admission application. w88 casino don't have to be admitted before completing a housing application.
Send your FAFSA information to the university
This is another step w88 casino can take before w88 casino are officially admitted. If w88 casino are eligible for grants and loans through FAFSA, now is the time to get your FAFSA to the university. w88 casino’ll do this by signing into your FAFSA account.
Some important things to know about FAFSA:
- Most students will not be evaluated for w88 casino aid until they’ve been admitted to the university. So, while a university may have received your FAFSA information, your w88 casino aid file will be on hold until you’ve been officially admitted.
- w88 casino may be required to submit additional information. A large number of students need to submit additional w88 casino aid verification documents before they are awarded aid. Be sure to connect with the university’s Office of Financial Aid to confirm your file is complete.
Keep in mind that it may take weeks (or months) for you to receive a w88 casino aid package. There are thousands of other students who also need a w88 casino aid package, and this process takes some time. Be sure your part of the process is complete and allow the w88 casino aid office ample time to do their part.
Schedule an appointment and ask questions.
The best advice we can give w88 casino is to ask questions. Universities have staff that specifically work with incoming students—use them. The University of Nevada, Reno’s Office for Prospective Students has staff assigned to each state (and school) to partner with students going through the application process. Find your admissions coordinator.
It’s time to make the most of the next few months and solidify your college plans. Then, enjoy the rest of your summer with friends and family before starting your next big adventure. Best of luck!
Jeanette Chan-Rivera, M.S. is the Manager of Recruitment and Marketing at the University of Nevada, Reno. Over the last 15years, Jeanette has worked with hundreds of families navigating the admissions, w88 casino aid and college readiness process. Her work also includes marketing and communication on behalf of the University’s Office for Prospective Students.
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