<p>xiggi, our hs guidance office automatically adds the return postcard that says, "We received this application and (check) it is complete, or (check) the following is missing...." </p>
<p>It used to be that Guidance did all the mailing work; but the secretary was drowning so two years ago they made everyone give them an addressed envelope for each college; last year the budget got even tighter so now you give them the addressed envelope, they fill it with the stuff, then give it back to you to mail. I assume they seal it up, since transcripts, etc, must come directly from the school. Or else the recs, transcripts, etc, are in sealed envelopes inside. </p>
<p>DS's guidance counselor told me she would be happy to let me put the envelope together (less work for her!) if it would make me feel better. But I told her this helicopter was going to back off.... and all was fine.</p>