So, you've made the big commitment to us. [Yay!] ...Now what?

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The college admissions process is frighteningly like dating. You, the applicant, scope out some hot prospects to see what they have to offer. There are a lot to choose from. Some may be a bit of a reach, some may be below your personal standards, but when you're playing the admission field it doesn't serve to be too exclusive, right? [Besides, they should already know you're not looking for anything serious yet. It's way too early for that...]

Eventually, when you get a better feel for what's out there, you start "talking" to some of the most attractive prospects. You'll visit a few of them on admission dates. Some will scare you off (stage seven clinger!). Some will sweep your off your feet ("how would you like a scholarship?"). Once you're smitten with a school or two, you ask them out (or, more accurately, ask yourself in). If you're lucky, the feeling is mutual. They'll formally accept your advances and ask if you want to take it to the next level. Then comes the big decision:

Are you ready for serious commitment?

If you are, you pay a deposit (think of it as an engagement ring; love always has a price tag), and a date is set when everything will become official (August 29th for us).

Are you admitted, but haven't paid your deposit yet? Yo! If you like it, hurry up and put a ring on it! ...Pay here.

It's after this that the jitters set in. There is so much to do! So much to plan! Are you really ready for this? Are you mature enough? It is, after all, only the rest of your life.

We know how it is. We went through it too. So, assuming that reached the  commitment stage with us, (or are cheating on your school by reading our blog—it's ok. We won't tell.), we've compiled this complete list of steps to make the process as smooth and easy as possible (aren't we dutiful?):

1. Send us your official final high school transcript (showing graduation date), and, if applicable, the official final transcript from any college you've attended. 
2. RSVP for placement testing and registration on June 4th, June 18th, or June 24th (check out our course schedules so you have an idea of which classes you want to take in advance). 
3. Send us your completed health forms by July 15th (or bring them to testing/registration).
4. Turn in your Residential Life application ASAP (if you're planning to live in our residential communities). The application should be turned in by June 1st at the latest, as assignments will be distributed in early July.  
5. Pay your tuition. Payment plans can be set up through Business Services. Billing begins June 6.
6. Prepare for Orientation. It begins on August 22nd for international students, 23rd for unregistered domestic students, and 24th for registered domestic students. 
7. Join our Admitted Student Group on Facebook to mingle with your classmates, and follow us on Twitter for regular updates on all things Marymount. 
8. Get packed up. 
9. Be here for the first day of class on August 29th!

Have any questions? Excited for the fall? Wondering if you should take biology or chemistry your first term? Want to advertise your fake online pharmacy? All but the latter leave a comment below!