Application Document Filing Systems Electronic Filing System E-mail filing System Paper Filing System

Paper Filing System

The filing system for paper documents should include a file box with hanging files and manila folders as described and illustrated below:

General Information - (hanging file).  This file should contain information that applies to the overall college application and financial aid processes.  Within this hanging file, include the following manila folders with tabs:
•     General College Admissions / Application Info.
•     Student Résumé (copies)
•     Letters of Recommendation / Recommendation Forms (copies)
•     Official Grade Transcripts (multiple copies)
•     SAT Test
•     ACT Test
•     AP Exams
•     FAFSA Info.
•     CSS/PROFILE Info.
•     Private Scholarships
•     Travel Info.
•     Misc. Info.

College #1 - (hanging file). Within this hanging file, include the following manila folders with tabs:
•     General Info.
•     Admissions Info. / Applications
•     Correspondence
•     Campus Visits
•     Financial Aid
•     Misc. Info.

College #2 - (hanging file). Within this hanging file, include the following manila folders with tabs:
•     General Info.
•     Admissions Info. / Applications
•     Correspondence
•     Campus Visits
•     Financial Aid
•     Misc. Info.

College #3 - (hanging file). Within this hanging file, include the following manila folders with tabs:
•     General Info.
•     Admissions Info. / Applications
•     Correspondence
•     Campus Visits
•     Financial Aid
•     Misc. Info.

College #4, #5, #6, #7 – Etc.