College checklist?

Question

I'm about to start the applications process for universities. I've been out of school for 2 years and some odd months by now, so I'm making a checklist of everything I believe important to plan out a roadmap for myself. So far I have:

* School Name
* Location (City, State)
* Application Deadline
* Application Cost
* Essay (Required, Suggested, Not Necessary)
* SAT I (Req, Sug, NN)
* SAT II (Req, Sug, NN)

Is there anything else that anybody would suggest adding to my list? I want to make it as high-level/high-impact as reasonably possible.


Additionally, having been out of school for so long, is there any Universities that would give additional consideration to my application due to this fact?

Thanks

Mary B - Yes, I took a total of 8 AP courses/tests.

economist - I am not considering the ACT because I never took it, and I believe it is too late to take it since applications run November 1-30 for the most part.

Thanks for the feedback, more suggestions are welcome!

Answer 1

It may be unnecessary to take the ACT or SAT, given that you have been out of high school for two years. What about cost and finance options? Housing?

Answer 2

I would add: 1) Reference letters and maybe another letter to explain why you have been out of school for the past two years. The latter might be included if your essay too. Universities won't cross out your name just cause you've been out of school as long as there's a resonable explanation behind it.
2) HS transcripts and GPA
3) Physical tour of the university you're considering, if convenient. This might help you determine if the you're "fit" for the school or the town where the school is.
4) ACT, some universities now require this in addition to SAT. Check with the schools you're applying to.

Goodluck!

Answer 3

Have you had any college classes or taken any AP courses in high school? They may transfer to some universities and you will need transcripts. You will also need your high school transcripts and letters of completion of any career based classes/seminars.