When will you know if you have been accepted?

It varies depending on school and application type.

How are high school transcripts submitted to college applications?

Transcripts must be sent from the high school directly to the college.

What are rolling admissions?

No cutoff date for applications, accepted until all spots are filled

What is true about letters of recommendations?

Teachers or counselors should be asked well in advance of deadlines.

What if you can't afford college applications?

Ask your counselor about fee waivers.

How many colleges should you apply to?

Some students apply to just 1 or 2 colleges; others apply to 10+

How many different colleges accept the common app?

900 colleges, both in the US and internationally

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College Admission Process

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1
When will you know if you have been accepted?
Within 1 week.
Your high school will notify you if you have been accepted.
It varies depending on school and application type.
At least one month before the start of the next semester.
2
How are high school transcripts submitted to college applications?
Colleges request transcripts from the high school.
Transcripts must be sent from the high school directly to the college.
High school transcripts are typically not required.
Students print and submit on their own.
3
What is early decision?
Application deadline, typically in November
All of the above
It is a binding decision; an applicant must enroll if offered admission
Colleges tend to admit a higher percentage of early decision applicants.
4
What are rolling admissions?
Applications must be submitted by first day of quarter.
Students who apply by specified date are automatically accepted.
All students who apply are submitted.
No cutoff date for applications, accepted until all spots are filled
5
What else might be required as part of your college application?
An essay
An interview
All of the above
Resume including awards and activities
6
What is true about letters of recommendations?
Students should always read the letters of recommnedation before sending.
Teachers or counselors should be asked well in advance of deadlines.
They can come from family members.
Letters of recommendation are always required.
7
What if you can't afford college applications?
Complete the FAFSA to see if you qualify for free applications.
There is no financial assistance available.
Apply to a public school where there are no application fees.
Ask your counselor about fee waivers.
8
True or false: It is free to apply to most colleges
True
False
9
How many colleges should you apply to?
Only apply to colleges you know you will be accepted at.
Some students apply to just 1 or 2 colleges; others apply to 10+
Since applications are free, apply to as many colleges as possible.
Students must apply to at least 3 different colleges.
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How many different colleges accept the common app?
Over 2,000 colleges and universities
Community colleges only
All colleges in Minnesota
900 colleges, both in the US and internationally
11
What happens after you have been accepted?
You need to let the college know if you accept.
You might be able to wait to learn how much financial aid you will receive.
A deposit may be required for tuition and housing
All of the above.
12
What if you were not accepted to the college of your choice?
All of the above.
You might be placed on a waitlist.
Consider retaking the ACT to improve your score.
Consider enrolling at a community college where admission is easier
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How are ACT scores sent to colleges?
All of the above.
After you take the test, you can send to colleges for $16 each.
Due to the covid pandemic, some colleges may no longer require ACT scores.
Scores can be sent to colleges as part of your ACT registration fee.

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