Stay Organized During School Application Season
Advice from Krissy
I know school application season can feel like a never-ending pile of tasks. Trust me, I’ve seen it all, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed when deadlines start creeping up, and you’re juggling essays, recommendations, school visits, and everything else. But don’t worry—there are a few simple ways to stay organized and make this process as painless as possible. Let’s chat about how you can keep everything under control.
Get yourself a good calendar. Set reminders for every deadline at least a week ahead of time so nothing sneaks up on you. Pro tip: Set two reminders—one as a heads-up and one as a “get it done” alarm.
Organize your documents in one place. Create a dedicated folder for all your materials, and if needed, make subfolders for each school.
Make a checklist for each school. Every application is different, so break down the requirements into tasks: essays, test scores—whatever they need. Check things off as you go. It’s surprisingly satisfying!
Schedule specific times for application work. Block off a couple of hours each week just for applications—no distractions. You’ll feel better knowing you have dedicated time to make progress.
Review everything before you hit submit. Before sending off any application, give it a thorough review. Small errors can make a big difference, so take time to go over everything and have someone else take a look too.
The key here is simple: stay organized, plan ahead, and don’t let the stress get to you. If you’d like ongoing tips and resources to stay on track, sign up with your email below, and we’ll send helpful updates. And, if you need more personalized support and would like to speak with one of our specialists, please contact us at info@thebertramgroup.com.
Good luck out there!
Krissy