1. STEINMETZ COLLEGE PREP COUNSELING DEPARTMENT Senior Seminar Overview of Admissions Process

2. There are 4 application options; regular decision, early action, rolling admissions, and early decision.

3. Regular Decision Early action Students submit an application by a specified date and receive a decision in a clearly stated period of time. Non-binding commitment. Students apply early and receive a decision well in advance of the institutions regular response date. Non- binding commitment. Application Options

4. Rolling admissions Early decision These schools do not have applications due dates but instead will notify the students of admissions once the application is processed. It is still in the best interest for the student to apply early because these programs can fill up. Non-binding. This plan allows a student to apply early (check due dates) for an early determination of admissibility. If accepted the student is obligated to withdraw all other applications and attend this school. Binding commitment. Application Options

5. What does open enrollment mean?

6. OPEN ENROLLMENT City Colleges are “open enrollment” colleges. This means that once you have a high school diploma, you can attend them regardless of your GPA or ACT scores.

7. CITY COLLEGES PUBLIC COLLEGES PRIVATE COLLEGES FOR-PROFIT COLLEGES LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE UNIVERSITIES COMMUNITY COLLEGE VOCATIONAL/ TECHNICAL AND CAREER COLLEGES Types of Schools

8. City Colleges City college credits are transferable to most colleges and universities. Who do you need to talk to in order to make sure the classes you are taking at one of the 7 City Colleges are transferable to a 4 year university?

9. City Colleges college advisors All City Colleges have College Advisors. Make sure you communicate your plans to the College Advisor. Be prepared and aware of requirements before you plan on transferring.

10. City Colleges Richard J. Daley College Harold Washington College Kennedy-King College Truman College Wilbur Wright College Olive-Harvey College Malcolm X College

11. Public Versus Private Public Funded by local and state governments Lower tuition rates for students that reside in that state Private Rely on tuitions, fees, and other sources of funding Private donations can sometimes provide generous financial aid packages

12. For-Profit Colleges- beware! Colleges that operate as a businesses Offers a variety of degrees that prepare students for a specific career Credits earned may not transfer to other colleges so make sure to speak with an admissions representative

13. Liberal Arts Colleges Offers a variety of courses in liberal arts, such as literature, history, languages, mathematics and life science Most are private offering a four year program Prepares for a variety of careers or graduate work

14. Universities Larger institutions that offer more majors and degree options Most contain different programs that pertain to your choice of career like education, business, engineering, or health sciences Most universities include a four year program

15. Community Colleges Offers a two year Associates degree that allow you to transfer to a four year college Provides both Certificates and Associates degrees that prepare for specific careers Very affordable with a lower tuition price

16. Vocational/ Technical and Career Colleges Offers specialized training in a specific industry or career Programs include the culinary arts, firefighting, dental hygiene and medical- records technology Usually offers certificates or associates degree

17. Types of College Applications 1. Common Application 2. Universal Application 3. School Specific Application

18. How do I know what type of college to go to? That depends on several factors… What type of career do want? In what college majors are you interested? What type of degree do you want (how long do you want to be in school)? In what type of educational environment do you work best ? How are you going to pay for college? What other personal responsibilities do you have?

19. Common Application Streamlines the college application process by completing one standardized application that can be submitted to over 400 schools Requires one individual essay and one letter of recommendation.

20. Universal Application Similar to the Common Application but is only submitted to 75 different intuitions. Application process is less rigid than the Common Application.

21. School Specific Applications Applications that are specific to colleges and universities Make sure to check out the school website for any additional application requirements

22. Questions??? Do not hesitate to contact your school counselor if you have any questions

23. GOOD LUCK ON YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS!