Marie's Favorite Supplies to Stay Organized During the Admissions Season and Beyond

In today's fast paced world, parents and students have a lot to manage. With varying schedule demands, it can be tricky to keep it all organized. As you prepare for the admissions season, it is critical to remain organized to avoid missing meetings or deadlines. Below are some of my favorite items that I personally use to keep myself and clients organized during the busy admissions season and beyond. When we work together, I learn more about your organizational habits and help you set up a system that works for you.

CALENDARS

Large Desk Calendar: I hang mine up behind my monitor on the wall for visibility! You can also put it on your desk so that you can add to it, quickly. You'll want to add major events here - Tests, sporting events, projects, family events just so that you keep your child's/family schedule in mind as your schedule school visits. Once scheduled, add them to the calendar too!

• AT A GLANCE Desk Calendar, Standard size

• AT A GLANCE Desk Calendar, Jumbo size

• Use this to protect your calendar from getting ruined if you keep it on your desk

* Whiteboards are also an option if you prefer jotting down reminders as opposed to a calendar. PRO TIP: Hang it somewhere visible so everyone sees it!

• STYLIO Dry Erase Calendar Whiteboard. Set of 3 Magnetic Calendars

• EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted Colors

Post-its

• Sticky Notes 3x3 Self-Stick Notes 6 Bright Multi Colors, Unlined

• Sticky Notes with Lines Lined Sticky Notes 3x3 Bright Multi Colors, Lined (life-saver!)

Tab/Tape Flags

• These things are so nifty because you can add them to your planner, notebook or books if you want something to stand out or to create a new notebook section.

KEEPING YOUR PAPERS TIDY

Home Filing System: You want to make sure you have one central place where you can easily drop and access notes that you may have written about a school or marketing materials that you can review at a later time.

• A file cabinet: AD ARAZY 2 Drawer File Cabinet White or Lorell 2 Drawer cabinet in Black

• A portable system: Office Depot Large Mobile File Box Clear or Black

You'll need these supplies to keep your systems tidy

• File Folders Classic Manilla, Assorted Colors, Printed 1 or Printed 2

• Hanging Folders Gray, Pink, or Multicolor

Label Makers: You can use a label maker for anything in your home, but its very helpful for a streamlined look on folders that you just bought for your home filing system!

• This option is slightly pricier, while

• This option is pretty simple and gets the job done!

WRITING SUPPLIES

Pencils: My personal favorite are mechanical pencils

• BIC IC Xtra-Strong Mechanical Pencil, Thick Point

• BIC Xtra-Life Mechanical Pencil, Medium Point

Pens: Preferred pens is a debatable topic, lol, but here are a few of my favorites.

• Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pens

• ZEBRA PENS, Z-Grip Retractable ballpoint pens, black pens & 12 Blue pens combo pack

• BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pen

Fun slim colorful felt tip markers here. I annotate my books when reading a lot so the bright colors and thin tips are very helpful.

• iBayam Colored Pens for Journaling Note Taking

Markers: I always find myself using markers or sharpies at the most random times. Trust me, you need them!

• Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point

• Sharpie Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Point

• Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens