College application deadlines will vary by school, but most are due in the fall of your senior year of high school (September through December).
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Every college is different, but most will begin accepting applications in the fall. Typical application periods run from mid-fall to early spring. Students looking to receive the greatest opportunities for acceptance should send in their applications as soon as they can, especially if the college they are applying to uses rolling admissions.
Rolling admissions are the continuous evaluation and admittance of students into a college until all available spots are filled. Unlike standard admission, which waits until a set application deadline is met to make all decisions, rolling admissions will begin admitting students throughout the application period.
The College Scholarship Services (CSS) Profile is a supplemental online application, that can be required by your prospective school in addition to the FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Colleges will look at the grades on your high school transcript and the GPA that those grades earned. All grades are important but given you will be submitting applications in the fall of your senior year of high school, your grades from junior year will bear a lot of weight, as they are the most recent examples of your work.
College admissions look for a number of things such as good grades, a challenging curriculum and test scores. This will determine your academic fit. In addition, your essays will help convey your cultural and community fit within the campus.
Choosing a major is a very personal decision. That said, think about the following and if any one area of study falls within these criteria you might want to consider it as a major. Your major could be a field: that which you can get paid for, that which you are good at, that which you love to do and that which the world needs.
How Long is a College Essay
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College Essays are typically between 200 and 650 words. How you use those words can be the determining factor for admission. We share how to make the most of your brief but important essay.
When are College Applications Due
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College application deadlines will vary by school, but most are due in the fall of your senior year of high school (September through December).
Need-Blind Admissions
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Nearly 100 colleges claim to have a need-blind admissions policy, which maintains that a family's finances are not considered in the decision to admit or deny a student. If not, the college is considered need-sensitive or need-aware. Find out which colleges have need-blind policies.
When applying to colleges, it's important to consider academic fit. Find out how to choose the right mix of reach, match and safety schools.
How to Write a Good College Essay
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Your college essay could be the deciding factor for your acceptance. Learn how to write a good college essay including elements of some of the best winning essays.
Private vs. Public College
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The Common Application
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The Common Application is a non-profit organization that offers the Common App, a free college application shared by over 900 member schools.
When to Start Applying for College
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Starting your college applications early can prevent added and unnecessary stress to your senior year, but read on to learn about the different steps you can take as a high school student to prepare.
The Difference Between the ACT and SAT
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How to Apply for College
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We will walk you through how to apply for college and the three steps you should take when applying to have the best chances of getting into the school that is the right fit for you.
What College Should I Go to?
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You may want to consider possible majors, location, networking, price, and ultimately, ability to find a job as you decide what college to attend.
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