College Applications Training

Category of school a student applies to for which they comfortably exceed the average incoming GPA and test score.

A non-binding college admissions decision that students submit at a set early deadline.

Completing a school specific application typically requires more information than the Common Application.

Category of school a student applies to for which they do not meet the GPA or test score requirements

Most schools in Ohio require an essay when applying.

On the Common Application all schools require the same information. That is why it is called the Common App.

The admissions board reviewed your documents and will wait to hear back from other applicants before making a decision.

A selective school usually only has one application deadline.

All high school students applying to college are considered freshman, despite AP or CCP credit.

Different schools have different application deadlines.

Schools that are open to all students, regardless of test scores or GPA have what type of admissions?

A type of college admissions decision where acceptances are given out as they are received (first-come, first-serve).

One way to apply to Central State University (an Ohio HBCU) is through the Common Black College Application.

How many colleges can you select to apply to using the Common App?

A school's minimum entrance requirements are usually higher than it's incoming class average.

The Common Application is already open for students to apply for the Fall of 2020

The Common Application Personal Essay is about how long (word count)?