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What is included in a college application?
What is included in a college application?
- The Application Fee
Most college applications require you to pay an application fee. The exact amount of the fee depends on the school in which you are applying to. Check with your college adviser or school counselor to see if you are eligible for a college application fee waiver.
- Essay
An admissions or application essay, sometimes also called a personal statement or a statement of purpose, is an essay or other written statement written by an applicant, often a prospective student applying to a college or university. Some schools will give you an essay prompt or set of questions to follow while writing your essay, and some will allow you full control and direction. Most college essays are about 300-500 words. Always have a trusted adult read over your essays before hitting submit.
- Transcripts
A complete record of your academic achievements including the courses you have taken and your final grade in the class. You can request a transcript for in-state schools on GAFutures. For out-of-state schools check with your college adviser or school counselor in order to send a physical copy.
If you have taken any dual enrollment or other college courses, you will also be required to send a copy of this transcript. Check with your college adviser or school counselor if you need assistance sending this transcript.
You will send a high school transcript as a part of your application, but you will also be required to submit a final high school transcript to the college or university that you will attend after graduation.
- Letter of Recommendation (LOR)
A letter of recommendation is usually provided by a school teacher, counselor, or educational professional who can attest to the qualities, characteristics, and capabilities of the person being recommended. It is a best practice to submit a letter of recommendation even if it is optional.
Always give appropriate notice (usually 2 weeks minimum) to the person you are asking a letter of recommendation from. You may also want to provide this person with a Brag Sheet or resumé in order for them to write about you as a whole person.
- SAT/ACT/ACCUPLACER
Colleges and universities usually take your scores into consideration when assessing your college application. See Testing for more information.
- FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an application that allows a student to apply for financial aid. Learn more about this process by visiting the Financial Aid homepage.
What are the academic and testing Requirements?
What are the academic and testing Requirements?
Click this link to see the requirements for The University System of Georgia (USG). USG is a part of the community in each of Georgia’s 159 counties and provides services across the state. The USG is composed of 26 higher education institutions including four research universities, four comprehensive universities, nine state universities, and nine state colleges.
FairTest is the website of the National Center for Fair & Open Testing. Under the "College Admissions" tab on their website, they have a list of all the colleges in the U.S. who have shifted to test-optional policies for Fall 2021 applicants. Check it out at the link above!
A Glance at 2yr and 4yr colleges in Georgia, where to find their applications, and what their requirements are. This was updated Aug 2020 by the GCAC Team, and may be slightly inaccurate as things are changing every day. Be sure to reference the admissions office of each school you are interested in for the most accurate, up to date information.
A search engine created by the U.S. Department of education where you can search and compare institutions in the United States to "find the right fit." Find out about colleges by viewing their profile. Each scorecard their programs, costs, admissions, results, and more.
Where to Apply?
Where to Apply?
The Common Application is an undergraduate college admission application that applicants may use to apply to any of more than 800 member colleges and universities.
The Coalition Application is a new college application platform with the aim is to increase transparency and ease throughout the college application process.
The Common Black College App is an undergraduate admission application that applicants may use to apply to multiple Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) with a one time $20 application fee.
GAfutures is a national college search and scholarship search to help students explore the many different types of schools as well as alternate ways to pay for their education. Both searches are based on information colleges and organizations submit to Wintergreen Orchard House. See video below for additional support.
The College's Website
The College's Website
Some colleges have internal applications that are available directly on their website as well. Just search "[your school's name] + application" on Google and see what they have listed under the "Admissions" or "Apply" subpages! If you notice your college has their application available in multiple places or formats, just choose one! For example, The University of Georgia and Berry College both offer an application portal through their website, as well as an application through the Common App. You do not need to submit both, just choose one!
Applying to College on GAfutures.org
Applying to College on GAfutures.org
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