College Applications
Three Types of College Applications
The College's Own Application, The Common Application & The Coalition Application
How to Find a College's Application
Go to the college’s website and find their Admissions information webpage
Each college's website will list the type of application(s) they accept
The Common Application
Click here for Step by Step Directions and Videos on Completing the Common App Start to Finish (Click the "Begin" button at the site)
Coalition Application
The Coalition Application is a universal application used at over 150 member colleges.
It is recommended that you only apply using The Coalition Application if the college does not accept any other applications. The college’s own or Common App is often less cumbersome, more intuitive and results in faster processing time.
List of schools that accept the Coalition Application
Check out the Quick Start Guide to get you started on your Coalition Application
Coalition Application Tutorial Video
To get a preview of this platform
Application Tips
Use an appropriate email address
Keep track of all passwords for all accounts
Know your digital footprint
Check dedicated email account weekly
Instructions on necessary actions
Notification of missing information
Admission decision
Financial Aid Info
Get Organized!
Know your deadlines (pad your timeline), college deadlines are FIRM
Know what pieces are required and send everything
Activities during high school
Quality vs. Quantity
Don' judge what you think is important or not...list everything!
athletics, clubs, part time work, volunteer, awards, leadership, etc.