Application-After
you have chosen the college or university where you would like to study,
you can start the Admission Process and begin applying for admission.
Remember to research the standards for admission for each college so you
can make sure that you meet those standards.You should apply to several
schools also, just in cast you are not accepted into the college of your
choice. To begin; you need an application and a current schedule .You
can do this by visiting the college, (always recommended) calling the
college, going to their website and downloading it, or requesting "Admissions
Package" mainly the application and schedule from links on their
website. Many times the application is in the schedule
for that term that the schedule is published as well. Before filling out
the application go through the "Application Checklist". And
make sure you have all the dates, times, required documents, addresses
to send the application, SAT or ACT test scores, and transcripts pay application
fee and Financial Aid Forms. Do it all before the semester or term deadline.
Transcripts -Colleges and universities usually base
their admissions decisions on a student's academic record (completion
of all coursework required for eligibility into that college.)and test
scores (ACT or SAT). Offical and "unopened" copies of your trancipts
from your previous school need to be verified by the college. Most colleges
and universities request that offical copies be sent to them directly
from other schools you have attended.Use the "Transcript Request
Form" to do this. It may take 2 to 4 weeks for them to receive your
transcript.Somtimes it is your responsibility to obtain a copy of your
"offical/unopend" transcript from your previous school. To do
this go to Office of Admissions and Records via; visiting the campus,
online or calling them. Fill out the "Transcript Request Form"
remember to sign it, pay a small fee, you can usually pay extra to have
the document expedited and for multiple copies. DO
NOT OPEN THE LETTER WHEN YOU RECEIVE IT. (REPEAT
DO NOT OPEN THE LETTER.) If you were in the military the following links
will help you obtain your transcripts.
US Air Force The Community College of the Air
Force (CCAF) US Army The Army's Transcript Service(AARTS) US Coast Guard Coast Guard Institute (CGI) US Navy and US Marine Corps SMART
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ACT and SAT-The
ACT and SAT are college entrance exams are commonly used for admission
to colleges and universities. Most colleges and universities use the ACT/SAT
tests for admission, scholarships and class placement. Some colleges may
not require that you take the tests, reading the admissions requirements
will let you know. The test is offered several times
during the year at many locations around the country. The collegeboard.com website will
help you find out the deadlines for taking the SAT or ACT. Links to help
you study for the SAT and ACT. SAT and ACT tutorials-go
math , SAT Vocab , Internet4Classrooms , majortests
Health Forms-Some
colleges and universities require that you complete a health form, and
have a copy of your rimmunization record. Sometimes a physical is required
for health classes or attending classes overseas as well.
Personal
Statement
College Entrance Essay(Personal
Statement)-The
college entrance essay is a short essay of
no more than 200 to 400 words. The essay illuminates your academic achievements,
personal interests and life experiences. The best advice for the essay
seems to be to capture the attention of the admissions committee by showing
them something about the actual person who is applying and why you are
different from everybody else who is applying. The advice and recommendations
about how one should write the essay are all over the map. gotfiredgethired.com
liked writinghelp-central.com and an Article
by Sally Wood for some good advice. Also here is a link to sample
essays from EssayEdge.com Like the standardized tests some colleges
and universities may not require and essay.
Letters
of Recommendation
Letters of Recommendation-A
letter of recommendation for getting into college or graduate school,
receiving a scholarship or fellowship is an academic recommendation. They
are written persuasively with warm and positive thoughs about you so as
to make a good impression on the college you are applying so that you
make get one of the coveted spots in a program, department or school.
Academic recommendations are written by teachers, peers, coaches, community
and church leaders etc..and should testify that you have academic aptitude,
are a leader, have good character. Schools usually require one to three
letters.
Acceptance Letter-“Congratulations!
You’ve been accepted.” First
read the letter closely. Look for deadlines for acceptance. Look for additional
forms to fill out and return.Fill out the enrollment confirmation form
and submit it. Immediately inform other schools to which you've been accepted
that you won't be attending, so that others may get notified of their
acceptance sooner. Prepare for orientation.
