EAST-WEST SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PRESENTS FILLING OUT THE COLLEGE APPLICATION BY JEANNIE SHIM COLLEGE ADVISOR

What is a Common Application? One application for 350 colleges and universities nationwide. Printed Applications may be downloaded from or may be completed online. Each college has different deadlines, fees, and requirements.

Personal Data Legal Name Citizenship Social Security Number Ethnic Group Address Permanent Home Address Mailing Home Address

Decision Plan Early Decision- Binding Early Action- Non Binding Regular Admission Rolling Admission- first come, first served

Family Information Parent’s Marital Status Employer College/ Degree Sibling Information Very Important to Fill This Out Properly for Financial Aid Purposes!

Academics Secondary School Information Colleges & Universities (Summer College Classes & College NOW classes- Attach transcripts)

Standardized Tests ACT SAT Reasoning Tests SAT Subject Tests *ALL 11 TH GRADERS SHOULD HAVE REGISTERED FOR THE MARCH SAT THROUGH SAT FEE WAIVERS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE.

Honors Activities Work Experience Grades 9-12 only

Personal Essay A Short Answer- Elaborating on an extracurricular activity A 250 word Essay- 6 choices -An experience and its impact -A newsworthy concern -An influential person -An influential character -Personal background that adds to diversity -Topic of choice

Teacher Evaluations & School Reports 2 Teacher Evaluations Needed- (Student’s responsibility) MidYear Report- From Guidance Counselor Final Report- From Guidance Counselor 1 Guidance Counselor’s Recommendation Disciplinary Action Report

Signature and Payment Online Payment Mailed Payment Fee Waiver Request All applications are invalid without the student’s signature on the application.

Most schools have an online application. Students must register by creating a username and password for themselves to log on. They can then apply online. For CUNY schools, you must apply through the CUNY Portal.

IMPORTANT!!!!!!! Review each institution’s website for further information and instructions. Supplementary Required Works for most SUNY schools as well. Some institutions may require additional writing samples. Juniors MUST research schools over the summer and receive requirements. They should be applying to 8-10 universities/colleges, which includes at least 1 CUNY and 1 SUNY.