College ApplicationsCollege ApplicationsSenior Communications

Purpose of College Purpose of College ApplicationApplicationTo be accepted in collegeStandardized way for schools to

obtain information

Parts of a College Parts of a College ApplicationApplicationApplication formRecommendation formsApplication essayTranscriptTest scoresFinancial aid form(s)Fees or fee waiverInterview

Be Prepared!Be Prepared!Info to have on hand:

◦Resume◦SS card◦Driver’s license◦Transcripts◦SAT/ACT scores◦Letters of Recommendation

NEVER LieNEVER LieNever, ever, ever lie on your

application!You will not be accepted

READ and FOLLOW READ and FOLLOW Instructions!Instructions!Read entire application first,

BEFORE you start completing itWrite neatly, black or blue ink only!Don’t fold, bend, crinkle, or

anything else to the applicationTIP: In many cases, your

application will not be considered if you have not followed the instructions correctly.

NO BlanksNO BlanksNEVER leave any blanksWrite “Not applicable” or “n/a” if

a question does not apply to youNEVER write “see resume”

Connection to ResumeConnection to ResumeBe consistent

◦Dates◦Titles◦Names◦Etc

Submitting your Submitting your applicationapplicationOnline is best!Check school’s website for their

preferencesIf you do not receive a

confirmation, contact the schoolKEEP A COPY-save or print out for

your recordsSubmit BEFORE THE DEADLINE

Fees and Fee WaiversFees and Fee WaiversApplication fees varyGuidance counselor-fee waivers

Important TermsImportant TermsRolling admission-consider app

as they are receivedRegular admission-deadline-

usually Feb. 1, students notified by April 1

Early Decision vs Early Early Decision vs Early ActionActionEarly 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◦ If accepted, all other apps must be withdrawn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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Good Luck!Good Luck!