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 is permitted ◦ If accepted, all other apps must be withdrawn Early Action ◦ Apply early but are NOT obligated to accept (not binding) ◦ Choose to accept or wait until spring to accept (May)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!