There are three main types of college applications:

• School-specific Applications (the college’s own application, such as Harper College)

• System Applications (University of Wisconsin system, University of California system, Florida SUS, etc. - includes all campuses in one app)

• Application Platforms: (The Common Application, The Coalition Application/Scoir - one application accepted by many partner colleges)

Some colleges accept more than one type of application and allow the student to choose. (TIP: Don't do extra work! If you can use one application platform and use it for multiple schools, do that!)

• 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

• Look at the Application Fast Facts menu for commonly needed information about your high school

• The Getting Organized and Ready to Apply section has worksheets to keep track of applications and logins

• Tips for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• Guide to applying to the University of Texas-Austin

The Coalition Application is a universal application used at over 150 member colleges. Starting in 2022-23 it will be absorbed with Scoir and no longer be a stand-alone application. 

***** PLEASE NOTE: There are NO colleges that ONLY accept the Coalition/Scoir app! If possible, please consider using the Common App or the college's own application instead. See Mr. Chiakulas with questions.

Watch THIS VIDEO to get a preview of this platform!

VIDEO: Student Training: Apply with Scoir

Apply with Scoir info.

Class of 2026 and Beyond: Even if you apply with Scoir, it will NOT be linked to SchooLinks like the Common App is. You will have to manually add each college to the College Application Manager in order to send transcripts and invite recommenders.