Slaying the Procrastination Beast: Why Now Is the Time to Start Your College Application Journey

I was about to Google procrastination quotes… but I figured I’d do it tomorrow. Or maybe next week. Sound familiar?

We’ve all been there. Procrastination isn’t a personal flaw. It’s human. When students delay starting their college applications, miss deadlines, or avoid even thinking about essays, it’s easy to assume they don’t care or they’re just being lazy. But more often than not, procrastination is rooted in anxiety, not apathy.

For many students, applying to college feels overwhelming, like trying to solve a puzzle with a thousand missing pieces. They might not know where to start, what colleges are a good fit, or how to write an essay that sounds like them. And let’s be honest: what’s scarier than not getting into college?  It’s no wonder they’d rather avoid it altogether.

But here’s the thing—waiting doesn’t make it easier.  In fact, procrastination only makes the process more stressful. The deadlines still come. The pressure still builds. And that “I’ll do it later” moment often becomes “Why didn’t I start this sooner?”

So how do you slay the Procrastination Beast?

You get help—and you get going.

That’s where we come in. At Next Level College Application, we help students turn anxiety into action. With over 55 years of combined experience in education and college counseling, we know how to break the process down into manageable, meaningful steps.

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. We get to know each student—what matters to them, what makes them unique, and what kind of university experience they’re looking for. Then we help create a plan that feels clear, personalized, and doable. From choosing schools to crafting essays to hitting submit with confidence, we’re with you every step of the way.

Don’t worry. We’ve got you. Meet with a counselor today and see how we can help you.

https://www.nextlevelapplication.com/meet-with-a-counselor