College Application Process
Types of Applications
The Coalition Application for Access, Affordability, and Success for 113 institutions was developed to improve the college application process for all students as they search for and apply to their perfect college.
The Common Application (CA) Use one application for 700 institutions across the country (and the world).
Common Black Application (CBA) Created to aid lower-income families in getting into college, the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Common App allows students to apply to half of the nation's historically black schools with a single application fee.
*Check for University Specific Applications
Create the following accounts:
Federal Student Aid ID- Make for Parent AND Student (FSA ID)
Maryland College and Processing System- Money for Maryland Colleges (MD CAPS)
General College Information
College Search Engines - Choosing the Right Fit
Naviance Supermatch
College Search Quiz by Niche.com
College Planning Timelines
9th - 12th Grade College Planning Timeline- My Future
10th Grade Checklist - Spanish
11th Grade Checklist - Spanish
12th Grade Checklist - Spanish
Helpful College Lists
Maryland's Academic Common Market (In-State Tuition for Select Out-of-State Programs not offered at a Maryland institution.)
List of Maryland Colleges and Universities
Colleges with strong learning support services for students who have disabilities
4-Year Colleges that Respect the B/C Student
Useful College Admission Tips
College Admission Terms you should know
8 Tips for Crafting Your Best College Essay
Common App Essay Prompts for 24-25
Personal Statement & College Essay Examples
Writing The Personal Statement- Also see Examples, Advice from Admission Officers, and Top 10 Rules and Pitfalls.
How to write a High School Resume for College Admissions