What should be on a Colgate application checklist for high school seniors?

A solid Colgate application checklist for a high school senior should include both the required application pieces and a few planning items so nothing gets missed.

Start with the core application materials: the Common Application or Coalition Application, the Colgate-specific questions, your high school transcript, your school report, and a counselor recommendation if your school submits one. You should also plan for teacher recommendation letters, usually from core academic teachers, and make sure you request them early.

You should also have a checklist item for your personal essay and any short supplemental responses Colgate requires for that cycle. Make sure each essay is proofread and actually answers the prompt, especially the school-specific writing.

Add financial aid items if you may apply for aid: the FAFSA, and if required for your situation, the CSS Profile and any other financial documents Colgate requests. Check Colgate’s financial aid page directly because required forms can vary.

A simple checklist could look like this: choose application plan, complete application form, finish personal statement, finish Colgate supplement, request recommendations, send transcript, decide on test scores, submit financial aid forms, pay the application fee or request a waiver, and verify portal receipt after submission.