Plainfield South

College Application Process

1. Neatly type or print college applications or apply online*.

2. Write a check for the application fee if required and staple to application.  Do not mail cash.

3. Complete a “Transcript Release” form. Attach to application.  This gives PSHS permission to send
    your transcript to a college.

4. Include a stamped envelope addressed to the college with the application.

5. Bring application and all supporting documents to your counselor.  Your counselor will check to be sure
    that it is ready to be sent before submitting it to the registrar.  Make sure application has all required
    signatures.

6. Applications ready for processing must be brought to Student Services a minimum of 10 days before
    the specific college application deadline to ensure that the application is on time.

7. State college applications should be submitted before October 31, for early decision.  Many state college
     programs fill early.

8. Individual teacher recommendations requested by a college should be given to teachers accompanied
    by a stamped, addressed envelope made out to the college or scholarship program.  Give teachers at
    least 2 weeks notice—it is not to your advantage to have recommendations done under time pressure.

*  Students applying online need to follow the above procedure excluding the actual application.   Be sure
    to print out the verification page at the end of the application process and attach to the “Transcript Release"
    form.

                                                                                                                   
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