Applying to College
College Apps for Fall 2022
Seniors! This presentation will guide you through the college application process. Please view the slideshow to learn all about the application process and necessary steps you must take to successfully apply to colleges. See your counselor if you have any questions!
October is Free App Month!
Many colleges participate in Free App Month during October. Students should consult with reps from their chosen prospective colleges to find out if the college will offer a free application. Some will participate for the entire month of October, while others may only offer free apps within a specified set of days. Click HERE to view colleges in Michigan that offer free application in the fall of 2022.
Free App Month & The Common App: When a student gets to the payment page of the Common App (visa card info) they will see a prompt with the question “Do you intend to use one of the school specific fee waivers?” They must say “yes” to this question. They can then go to the next prompt and enter the free application code.
The Common App
Click HERE to begin The Common App, and to access other tips and helpful information in the application process.
Colleges that use the Common App are allowed to customize their requirements. To view a grid of all Common App colleges and what they require, click HERE.
If you are applying to a college using the Common Application, please do the following steps first:
Visit www.commonapp.org
Create a Common App account
Keep your Common App login information handy, you will need it often!
The FERPA waiver is in the Common App, My Colleges tab. You must add at least one college to the Common App before the FERPA becomes available.