Applying To College? Check These Off First!

Applying to college can be a hectic process.

Missing just one document can lead your application to be rejected. You need to focus on so many things at once, it feels like you’re going round in circles.

That’s why we’ve put together a college application checklist for you!

Applying To College: A Checklist

List of Schools

Compile a list of the schools you want to apply to. Have a few choices on hand, this way you won’t feel dejected if your application isn’t successful. You’ve got other options to back you up!

Personal Essay 

The meat of your application. Write about your skills, personal achievements, and extra-curricular activities you took part in. This is for the college to learn more about you and have a look at your writing skills. Keep it simple and interesting, but don’t clog it with too much information. Ask two people to proofread it for spelling and grammar mistakes. You want to give this your best shot!

Passport 

Have your passport fully scanned in color to avoid leaving out the important details. You need a passport to prove your identity and enter the country, so don’t start your application without renewing your passport. You don’t want to be stuck in the airport without a way to go back home…it’s a nightmare!

High School Transcripts

These documents will show the classes you took and the credits you earned, which will be taken into account by the college before granting you admission. Different colleges may have different procedures, so send your transcripts as they request.

Letter of Recommendation 

If you have a good relationship with your teachers, ask them to write a letter of recommendation to the university. This will give the college an insight on how you performed academically in the classroom and what kind of student you were. A good word put in by a teacher can go a long way!

Photos

You’re applying to college, so you definitely need to provide a photo of yourself. Taking a selfie would be cute, but it might get your application rejected (unfortunately). Instead, you should provide a photo of yourself in a white background. If you don’t have one, it may be time to book a shoot at a photo studio. Be sure to order in bulk as you never know when you might need them again!

Application Form

This will be provided by the institution. Take note of the application deadline and fill it up in detail. Remember to send it before the deadline, not after!

Health Declaration Form

This will be provided by the institution as well. Most colleges will require you to do a medical checkup upon arrival, so if you have any health conditions, do provide as much information as you can.

Application Fee

Pay for your application to officially submit it. If the cost is too high, speak to your guidance counsellor about waiving the fee so you can submit it for free. College counsellors are pretty understanding about a student’s limited finances, so do reach out to them first.

Once you’ve ticked these off, give yourself a pat on the back. You’ve completed the first step!

Next, contact your counsellor and inform them of your application before sending the documents for submission. If you followed the checklist closely, your application will be processed and they should get back to you in a few weeks.

All that’s left now is to wait for your acceptance letter! *clink glass*

Wondering what to do after this? It’s time to apply for a Student Visa next! Check out how to get your student visa approved to study in Malaysia here!

If you have any questions about the application process, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at +60 11-2069 9087 or drop us an email at [email protected].