This is a brief explanation of the college application process that we have established at Worcester Preparatory School. Colleges and universities have been complimentary of our presentation of Worcester students. Remember, your application is a "resume" for your candidacy to the freshman class!

1. Request information and applications from colleges immediately if you have not already done so.

2. Once application is received, bring to Mrs. Tull for copying. She will return copies of the entire application packet to you and retain the original in your college application file. Please let Mrs. Tull know at this time if you plan to apply to a given school as an "Early Decision/Early Action" candidate.These applications should be completed and turned in to Mrs. Tull by Monday, October 2nd.

3. It is your responsibility to request recommendations from teachers and Mr. D'Antonio. If recommendation forms are provided by the college, give the copies to the teachers and Mr. D'Antonio as soon as you receive them. If no forms are provided, you may wish to request letters of recommendation from one or two teachers. This also should be done immediately. Teachers will return their completed forms or letters to Mrs. Tull.

4. Complete your application on the copies that have been given back to you. Be sure to check application deadlines for each college and write deadline at the top of your copy. Do those with the earliest deadlines first and turn them in to Mrs. Tull as soon as you complete each of them. Applications are completed on a "first come, first served" basis. Mrs. Tull will record the date on which she receives them and they are done in that order. Applications with a January 1-5 deadline must be given to Mrs. Tull by November 13th. Only those applications meeting the deadline date of November 13th will be guaranteed to be ready to go out before Christmas vacation in order to meet the January 1-5 deadline. Please make sure your applications are legible and in good order when you bring them to Mrs. Tull. All questions should be answered; however you may wish to submit essays at a later date.

5. Mrs. Tull will contact you when your application is ready to proofread and sign. You will be asked to bring in your application fee at this time, if you have not already done so.

6. When all parts of your application are complete (your part, recommendations, transcript, etc.), we will assemble everything in one package and mail. Mrs. Tull will keep a record of the date that the application packet is mailed and a list of the items included.

CONGRATULATIONS! You only have to wait for the college's decision now. Please inform Mrs. Tull and Mr. D'Antonio of any reply you receive from the college.

Start now and get your applications processed early. Bring each as you complete it; please do not wait until you have done several. If we all work together, this process will be less stressful and more productive for everyone!