Most applicants assume that the best strategy for getting their college applications done is just to dive in and start writing essays. After all, the essays are the hardest, most time-consuming part, so if you get those knocked out, you'll be well ahead of the curve, right. Not exactly.

This is an awkward time in the college admissions process. As you wait to hear back from schools, take time to celebrate! Check out final tips for this series here...

Last week, we covered what to do if your applications were accepted or denied. There’s a third category that is a bit of a limbo state: deferrals. This week, we’ll cover your next steps if your application shave been deferred.

If you submitted early college applications, decisions are starting to roll in. Whether you’ve been accepted, deferred, or denied, we’ve got tips on what you need to do now…

When you have a holiday, so do your school counselors and teachers. Here are some things you’ll want to do before everyone has some much-needed rest and relaxation…