College Applications Getting Organized for College Applications Written by Kennon Dickon October 14th, 2016 I started my career as an admissions counselor for Johnson State College. Soon after that, I served as associate director at Drexel University, where I was also the athletic liaison between the admissions office and coaches. In addition, I spent a few years at Drexel working with transfer students, reviewing applications, and developing articulation agreements with area colleges. Moving to Swarthmore College, I served for eight years as an associate dean of admissions and again as the athletics liaison. My years at Swarthmore in what I call hyper-selective admissions is where I gained much of the experience I use to help me guide students in putting together the strongest application possible. Learn More About Kennon college admissions advice, college applications, The college application process can feel overwhelming. The key to taking control of the application process, however, is getting organized. In this installment of College Coach’s Insider Tips, college admissions expert, Kennon Dick, outlines the key steps to organizing your child’s application process, including knowing your timeline and creating a working to-do list for each college. Organization removes much of the stress from the application process—for you and your child—so that your family can actually enjoy taking this journey toward college together. Subscribe to the College Coach YouTube Channel to keep up-to-date on all the latest college planning tips from our college admissions and finance experts. Related Resources Read | Posted on November 15th, 2023 How to Reduce the Cost of Applying to College Read | Posted on October 12th, 2023 Financial Implications of Applying Early Decision Read | Posted on October 6th, 2023 What are the Different College Admissions Deadline Types?
