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College ApplicationsCollege ApplicationsSenior Communications
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Purpose of College Purpose of College ApplicationApplicationTo be accepted in collegeStandardized way for schools to
obtain information
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Parts of a College Parts of a College ApplicationApplicationApplication formRecommendation formsApplication essayTranscriptTest scoresFinancial aid form(s)Fees or fee waiverInterview
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Be Prepared!Be Prepared!Info to have on hand:
◦Resume◦SS card◦Driver’s license◦Transcripts◦SAT/ACT scores◦Letters of Recommendation
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NEVER LieNEVER LieNever, ever, ever lie on your
application!You will not be accepted
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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.
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NO BlanksNO BlanksNEVER leave any blanksWrite “Not applicable” or “n/a” if
a question does not apply to youNEVER write “see resume”
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Connection to ResumeConnection to ResumeBe consistent
◦Dates◦Titles◦Names◦Etc
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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
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Fees and Fee WaiversFees and Fee WaiversApplication fees varyGuidance counselor-fee waivers
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Important TermsImportant TermsRolling admission-consider app
as they are receivedRegular admission-deadline-
usually Feb. 1, students notified by April 1
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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!