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Application Shortcuts
Application Shortcuts
Planning on going to college and don't want to fill out so many applications? You can use the Common App or the Common Black College App to fill out one application that will be sent to many schools. Many schools participate in the Common App and the Common Black College App has schools that are Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Kentucky Universities that utilize the Common App:
Asbury University (Wilmore, KY)
Bellarmine University (Louisville, KY)
Centre College (Danville, KY)
Midway University (Midway, KY)
Northern Kentucky University (Highland Heights, KY)
Spalding University (Louisville,KY)
Thomas More University (Crestview Hills, KY)
Transylvania University (Lexington, KY)University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY)
Kentucky HBCUs that utilize the Common Black College App:
Kentucky State University
College Application Hints
College Application Hints
Which application should I use?
Which application should I use?
Maybe you are confused about which application you should select when applying to schools. First-year freshmen should select the undergraduate option since you will be working towards earning an Associate's or Bachelor's degree. The graduate option is for students that have already earned a Bachelor's degree and will be working toward a Master's Degree. The dual credit option is for students that are signing up to earn dual credit.
What else does the school need?
What else does the school need?
College applications usually mention a few items that they need from you. One thing that you must do is fill out the FAFSA which opens every year on October 1 for the next school year. Colleges usually want an updated transcript. You can send that to the school by using Parchment. You will likely have to send another transcript after your completed your senior year so that the school has a complete copy. Lastly, the school will need an ACT or SAT score. You can select which schools to send your scores to when you sign up for the test. If you did not add the school when you initially registered, you can add an additional school for a small fee.
Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision
Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision
There are many different decision actions you can select when you are applying to different schools.
Early Decision
This is where you submit your application before the regular deadline and you commit to going to the college. You have a binding contract with the school stating that you will attend. You will likely have to withdraw applications from other schools. If you decide to not attend the institution, there may be a penalty. This option should only be used if you are absolutely certain that you will attend the school.
Early Action
This is where you submit your application before the regular deadline, but you are not obligated to go to that school. This is the route that most students take. You also do not have to wait until May 1 to decide to attend or not. Sometimes a college will encourage early action because there are a limited number of spots for admission. If you apply early, you have a better chance of getting a spot. Lastly, early action may be related to other opportunities such as scholarships or acceptance into a honor program.
Regular Decision
You have until January 1 to apply and can wait until May 1 to accept or decline the offer. You are also not required to attend the school if accepted.
Professional Judgement
Professional Judgement
Professional judgement is a review of a student's eligibility for financial aid due to extenuating circumstance that may change the family's ability to contribute to the student's educational expenses. The financial aid office may be able to help make college more affordable for you!
If any senior or their parent/guardian have been financially impacted by COVID-19 in terms of jobs loss, job hours reduced, or furlough, you may be eligible for a professional judgement review. Contact the financial aid office of the intended college.
Any financial loss in your family between 2018 and 2020 can be considered under a professional judgement by the financial aid office.
Getting the Facts
Getting the Facts
Getting the Facts is a college planning tool by KHEAA that gives you a personalized breakdown of college costs and an estimated financial aid award for schools of your choice. It allows you to compare schools based on cost of attendance, enrollment status, academics, and more!
You will need the same information used to complete the FAFSA such as your parent/guardian's tax forms. If you do not have access to some of that information, you can estimate. In fact, the report generated is an estimate and should only be used for informational purposes. To obtain an official and accurate financial aid award letter and cost of attendance, you would need to apply to the school.
Watch the video that goes over Getting the Facts basics. The powerpoint used in the video is also provided.
View the Iorad tutorial below so you can obtain your own Getting the Facts report!
After you have completed the report, reflect on Padlet.
Use this Padlet to reflect after you have obtained your Getting the Facts Report.
Applying to College 101
Applying to College 101
Applying to College 101: Google Slides.webmThis video gives a brief overview of what you will need to apply to college as well as helpful hints.
Information for Undocumented and DACA Students
Information for Undocumented and DACA Students
Navigating the college admissions process can be hard for anyone. Below are some resources to aid undocumented and DACA students as they prepare for college.
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