Submitting your application

An outstanding admission application is your key to getting into the school of your choice. A complete and well-organized packet will give the admissions committee a good impression of who you are.

Assembling an admissions packet

Take your time, fill out all forms completely, and mail the packet well before the school's deadline.

Admission programs and deadlines

As you begin the admission process, you should understand that admission deadlines can vary based on the admission program used by the school.

  • Regular admission: Your application must be received by a set date. Decision letters are mailed in the spring.
  • Open admission: These schools accept all high school graduates without requiring additional qualifications such as test scores or specific high school courses.
  • Rolling admission: Applications are reviewed and decisions rendered as they come in (rather than all at once after a certain deadline). Try to get your application in as early in the fall as possible.
  • Deferred enrollment: You can delay enrollment for a semester or year.
  • Early admission: This option is appealing if you are certain of your first-choice college. The student applies in the fall (usually November) and hears within a month. There are two types of early programs: early action and early decision.
  • Delayed/provisional admissions: You are accepted for admission but not necessarily for the fall semester or the upcoming year.

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Tip

Misspelled words, incorrect information, and blank responses can make or break your chances of getting accepted at competitive colleges. It's important that you complete the paperwork correctly and on time.


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