College Applications

1. College Applications Senior Communications

2. Purpose of College Application • To be accepted in college • Standardized way for schools to obtain information

3. Parts of a College Application • Application form • Recommendation forms • Application essay • Transcript • Test scores • Financial aid form(s) • Fees or fee waiver • Interview

4. Be Prepared! • Info to have on hand: • Resume • SS card • Driver’s license • Transcripts • SAT/ACT scores • Letters of Recommendation

5. NEVER Lie • Never, ever, ever lie on your application! • You will not be accepted

6. READ and FOLLOW Instructions! • Read entire application first, BEFORE you start completing it • Write neatly, black or blue ink only! • Don’t fold, bend, crinkle, or anything else to the application • TIP: In many cases, your application will not be considered if you have not followed the instructions correctly.

7. NO Blanks • NEVER leave any blanks • Write “Not applicable” or “n/a” if a question does not apply to you • NEVER write “see resume”

8. Connection to Resume • Be consistent • Dates • Titles • Names • Etc

9. Submitting your application • Online is best! • Check school’s website for their preferences • If you do not receive a confirmation, contact the school • KEEP A COPY-save or print out for your records • Submit BEFORE THE DEADLINE

10. Fees and Fee Waivers • Application fees vary • Guidance counselor-fee waivers

11. Important Terms • Rolling admission-consider app as they are received • Regular admission-deadline-usually Feb. 1, students notified by April 1

12. Early Decision vs Early Action • Early Decision • Agreement that if accepted they WILL attend (binding) • November deadline • Nonrefundable deposit • Only one early decision app. is permitted • If accepted, all other apps must be withdrawn • Early Action • Apply early but are NOT obligated to accept (not binding) • Choose to accept or wait until spring to accept (May)

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14. Good Luck!