You can check on a school’s website to see how they prefer you to submit an application. The three most popular websites for applications are Common App, Coalition, and CFNC. Different schools utilize these websites to make the application process simpler. However, some schools may have you submit an application directly through their website.

Common App: www.commonapp.org/explore/

• Common App Step-by-Step Guide that walks students step-by-step through each question of the Common Application, including why it’s asked and how to best answer. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/common-app-guide/

Coalition: http://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/members-new.html

CFNC: https://www1.cfnc.org/Apply/To_College/_default.aspx

Common Black College Application: https://commonblackcollegeapp.com/

You will have to make an account if you use any of these websites. Use a personal email and be sure to write down your username and password!

Any college (2-year or 4-year)

• • Residency (RDS)

  • FAFSA

  • Transcript(s): High School and Community College if applicable

  • Test Scores: SAT/ACT scores**

    1. 1. 1. • Many schools are not requiring test scores due to COVID-19

             • Although optional, they may be required for scholarships/honors programs or can be used to supplement your GPA

Certain 4-year colleges

• • Essays

    1. 1. 1. • Be sure to reuse whole or parts of essays for multiple schools, work smarter not harder!

  • Letters of Recommendation

    1. 1. 1. • Schools vary in who they allow your letters to be from

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Colleges truly want to see YOU. They want to know what you’re interested in, what your strengths are, and what your goals are. Be yourself!