The most common ways to complete a college application 

1. Students can apply to multiple college at one time using the Common Application. Click here to research  colleges that accept it.   Some colleges require additional  supplementary information on the common application such as an essay or personal statement. Application fees and deadlines will also vary by college. 

2. Students can apply using each specific College's Application which can be found on their website.  

On all applications you will need to report  Pennridge High School’s CEEB Code which is 393195

Applications Terms

CEEB (College Entrance Examination Board).  Pennridge High School’s CEEB Code is 393195

Applications Deadline The date by which all application materials must be received.

 FERPA – The Common Application requires students to select whether or not they waive their rights to view their letters of recommendation. If you choose not to waive your right, some recommenders may decline your request, and some colleges may disregard letters submitted on your behalf. It is recommended that student waive their right.

Under the terms of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), you can review letters of recommendation and accompanying forms only after you enroll at a postsecondary institution and only if that institution saves the documents post-enrollment.

Early Action (EA) Is an option for students to submit their application before the regular deadline. When students apply early action, they receive an admission decision from colleges earlier than usual. Early action plans are not binding, which means that students do not have to enroll in a college if they are accepted early action.  

 Early Decision (ED) Is an option for students to submit an application to their first-choice college before the regular deadline. When students apply early decision, they receive an admission decision earlier than usual. Early decision plans are binding. Students must agree to enroll in the college if admitted and offered a financial aid package that meets their needs. 

 Rolling Admission Is an admission policy where each application is reviewed as soon as all required information is submitted rather than reviewing and comparing applications in a batch.