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It takes hard work to make sure your college application stands out and make it rise to the top of the pile. It is important to become familiar with the application process and getting organized. There are a lot of moving parts that with applying to college— tests, essays, transcripts, recommendation letters, —and each element has a deadline attached.
Make careful note of deadlines for each school you're applying to so you don't miss them!
ADMISSIONS TERMINOLOGY
ADMISSIONS TERMINOLOGY
There are several application deadline options to choose from. They will vary from school to school. Keep in mind that the college might have different deadlines for their financial aid forms.
There are a several application deadline options to choose from. They will vary from school to school. Research the options offered by the schools on your list and determine what is the best option for you. JUST BE SURE NOT TO MISS IT!
Keep in mind that the college might have different deadlines for their financial aid forms and scholarships. We recommend creating a comprehensive spreadsheet with any and all deadlines the schools have listed.
APPLICATION TYPES
APPLICATION TYPES
The majority of schools utilize either the Common or the Coalition Applications. Outside of these two major platforms, some schools have their own applications with individualized components and requirements. Many schools give you the option of which application to submit, so we strongly recommend including application type in your comprehensive tracking process so that you can see which applications you'll need to complete.
The common application is used by more than 750 member institutions
The Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success if utilized by 140+ member institutions.
Questbridge partners with the country’s best colleges to assist academically high achieving students that have experienced long-term financial hardship in identifying and being matched with their schools of choice.
Letters of Recommendation
Letters of Recommendation
Check the directions on each application to be sure you need recommendations before requesting.
Additional guidelines when asking for letters:
Letters from teachers of core subject courses taken in your junior year may be good choices. Ask the teacher toward the end of junior year or right away in the fall of senior year if they are willing to write a letter for you.
Provide them with a current resume and/or completed Brag Sheet and any other information they need to write a good letter. Make sure you provide them with the list of schools, and deadlines for each..
Find people willing to write you a Letter of Recommendation early!
YOU MUST REQUEST THE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION THROUGH YOUR NAVIANCE ACCOUNT!
Don't forget to send a thank you note! These letters take a lot of time, so be sure to show your appreciation to the people who are supporting you in this process.
The process of planning and exploring post-ACIT options can be daunting. The College and Career Resource Center is here to assist you in intentionally thinking through the options and paths available to you as you think about your next step: Should you attend a technical school, 4-year school, community college or pursue an apprenticeship? There are many options to choose from. Post high school education is not a one size fits all experience! Your job is to choose the path that is right for YOU!
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