XV. Land Ho!

Submitting Your Application


“The sea’s vastness was behind them, and there on the horizon, like a dream rising from the waves, was land — new and untamed.”

— Herman Melville, Moby Dick (1851)

After months of preparation, self-reflection, and diligent effort, the moment your student has been working towards is finally here; it’s time to submit college applications! Like a mariner spotting land after a long journey, this step marks both a culmination and a new beginning. While the process of gathering, refining, and perfecting application materials may have been months in the making, the act of submission is the final step to signal your student’s readiness to reach the shores of their next great adventure.

This section will guide you through the practicalities of submitting applications. From navigating the Common App and school-specific portals to double-checking every detail before hitting ‘submit,’ we’ll ensure that your student’s applications are polished, complete, and ready to make an impression befitting your intrepid voyage.