Things can get crazy during your senior year of high school, and worrying about applying to colleges is the last thing you want to be doing when you're trying to stay ahead in your classes during crunch time.

So how do you solve that problem? Knock out your applications now. Check out our top five reasons to apply in October.

1. College admissions are competitive

Big or small, schools can't say "yes" to all their applicants. That's why it's important to get your application in before your competition. The earlier you apply, the better chance you have of seeing an acceptance packet in your mailbox.

2. You'll get a head start on scholarships

Part of what makes Texas Wesleyan great is that it's affordable, and the earlier you apply, the more scholarships are available to help you pay for college. Even better? You don't have to do anything extra to apply for the scholarships — just finish your admissions application. It's that easy.

Applying early may qualify you to attend our Scholarship Day event, where you can compete to earn even more money for your Texas Wesleyan education.

3. You'll be ready for the FAFSA

Speaking of affordability … you can't get federal grants or other aid if you don't fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you apply early and are already admitted, it makes completing the FAFSA that much easier.

4. You can go to orientation sooner

A lot of important things happen at orientation, like registering for classes. If you're able to go to orientation early in the process, you'll have a better shot at getting the schedule you want, which gives you more flexibility to get involved in fun events on campus.

5. You'll have plenty of time to visit us

We want you to come spend a day with us to make sure you love it, and you'll have more than enough time to schedule something that works for you if you apply early. There's no fee, no essay and the application only takes 10-15 minutes to finish — why wait? Get started on your application now.

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