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Creating and Maintaining Applications Learn how institutions create and maintain applications from year to year and various options for collecting information unique to your institution.

General Application Information Admissions/Technical Contact Information Payment Options - credit cards accepted, online payment Dual Credit Applications School/Major List Options Academic College/School then major code Alphabetical by major code Alphabetical by major Links to admissions website and special instructions page

General Application Information Application Open Date Deadlines (enforced and display) Optional deadlines (early action…) Application specific message* Parent information (display or not) Optional modules Fees *address app specific issues, i.e. Transfer App: DO NOT SUBMIT BOTH A SUMMER AND FALL APP

General Application Information Essays (required, optional, not used) and display messages

General Application Information Institutions can opt out of the following modules: Parent Information 2 nd choice majors Extracurricular & Volunteer Activities Awards and Honors Employment Information

General Application Information Institutions can opt out of the following module for International Transfers: Educational Ladder Note the default is ‘do not display’ so schools must opt in

General Application Information Optional Modules – Graduate Applications (set by term) opt in

Manage Majors Many options for major display

Custom Questions Two types – Institution Specific and Major Specific Institution-Specific questions may either appear on all of an institution's applications or only on certain application types. Major-Specific questions are asked only of the applicants who apply for a particular major.

Custom Questions For each question, school administrators define: Question Number Title Code Where to display question

Custom Questions Required/Optional Starting Semester/Ending Semester App Types for which to display Question Format: Text Answer One Line Text Answer Multiple Choice Single Answer radio buttons Multiple Choice Single Answer pull down menu Multiple Choice Multiple Answer No Input

Institution Specific Question Informational but required

Major Specific Question Sample:

Custom Questions Useful for providing information: application requirements specific to institution instructions for submitting documents addressing common errors or omissions special opportunities at the institution Useful for collecting information: additional information not addressed in AT essays specific to a major interest in institution specific programs (honors)

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