The college application process can be tedious and overwhelming one if you are not prepared and organized at the start. More often than not, you will be filling out multiple applications, and they each tend to have their own little quirks, questions, and requirements. Treating them all as a whole will not work, but having the vital information that each requires at the ready will save you a lot of time and aggravation in the end. The actual act of filling out each application should only take about one half hour, but there are other important pieces of the puzzle to consider.

If you are a student who will be seeking financial aid, as over 86% of the student population does, you will need to begin the FAFSA application as early as you possibly can. Many begin this process by the middle of their senior year in high school, depending on whether they are planning an off year or hiatus between graduation and college. This is a great plan, as the earlier you can submit your needs to the government, the more likely you are to receive funding. If all goes well, you will have the intent information, or proof that you have qualified for financial aid, before you begin your college application process.

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