<p>I am a top 5% student looking at some selective colleges, but sometimes procrastinate a bit too much. An example would be in the NHS forms that we are now suppposed to turn in Thursday, which I haven't started. Now I know that NHS isn't exactly something you build your resume around, but how will prospective colleges see the fact that I wasn't in it in my Junior year? I certainly have the community service and grades needed, so basically my question is, is it worth it to quickly contact some former basketball coaches and tell them they have a day to write my recomendation letter? I realize how this sounds, but I'm getting kind of desperate. Respond quickly please.</p>
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<p>If I was the basketball coach and was told I had less than a day, my immediate response would be "no."
It would be very rude to ask.</p>
<p>However, those coaches may just have been your biggest fans. There are a lot of "ifs" in this question.</p>
<p>Realize that NHS is common to a fault in the resumes of students applying to selectives. Its absence won't be noticed. If you search CC about this you'll see why. It won't make or break your chances.</p>
<p>But frankly, you'd better turn things around or your entire application file will look disjointed and your chances (which already are stacked against everyone) will diminish. </p>
<p>This procrastination will extend into your college life and into your career life. Decide to change it or know that your future pursuits will be limited.</p>