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Tips on How to Fill Out a College Application

Correctly submitting all the different pieces of your college application is like a test─one you can easily pass. While the process may seem complicated, a little organization and attention go a long way.

Process for Completing Your College Applications

Preparing for college application season will require some effort. There are many pieces to the application puzzle and several documents to submit. There's fees and transcripts and test scores─a lot to keep up with during this process.

To avoid feeling overwhelmed, follow these college application tips.

Getting College Applications Organized

Preparing for college application season is about staying organized. Applying for schools is much easier these days. Online applications are standard. They're quick to process and usually have built-in checks to ensure you provide all the necessary materials. Nevertheless, you must stay on top of the process to submit the application and supplementary documents correctly and on time.

Start early. Set deadlines for completing essays, collecting recommendations, and filling out forms a few weeks before they're due. Mark these earlier deadlines on your calendar. You can also track dates by setting a spreadsheet. Gather dates from all your college applications so that you can view everything from one document. College websites are the best place to find accurate deadline information.

Be consistent. Using the same name on all your forms makes things easier for admissions officers. It's also wise to use your full legal name. Doing so will avoid mistakes, delays, and discrepancies when matching data across other systems for, among other items, test scores and FAFSA®. Some applications have space for preferred names, but it's best to stick to your legal name everywhere else. Switching names─going from Bill to Billy, for example─increases the odds that your materials will get misfiled.

Be careful. Careless mistakes on your application can hurt your chances of getting accepted. A strong piece of college application advice is to set your application aside for a day before checking it for errors. You can view it with fresh eyes and spot errors more efficiently. If you can, have a teacher or parent proofread it as well. Save and review online applications before you submit them.

Alert your school. Follow your school's process for submitting transcripts. Most schools use an online platform, making things much more efficient and easier to manage. The same goes for letters of recommendation. Usually, writers can submit letters electronically through an easy-to-use linked platform. If paper documents are necessary, provide accurate addresses and follow up to ensure everything goes out when needed.

Completing the Application Package

Once you've completed your college application, follow these tips to make sure all the parts get where they're going.

Don't wait. Submit online materials a few weeks before the deadline. Send anything that needs physical mailing several weeks before it's due. To stay on track and get everything in on time, we recommend creating an application checklist.

Submit once. When you apply online, you'll usually get an automated response saying the school received your materials. If you don't, contact the college's admissions office. Don't apply online again or mail in another application.

Keep copies. Save a copy of each piece of each application. Save personal identification numbers, passwords, confirmations, and email notifications from admissions officers. Having this documentation for future reference can save you if a problem arises.

Get confirmation. If you mail documents, put a stamped postcard addressed to your house in each package so that admissions officers can let you know that your materials have arrived. The U.S. Post Office also offers a similar "return receipt" service and online tracking.

If you get an email or notification saying something is missing, don't panic. Read the email closely. It should list what you still need to submit and detailed instructions on what you can do to get it in. If the information is unclear, don't hesitate to call the admissions office for guidance.

Monitor your email. When preparing for college application cycles, create a professional-sounding email account exclusively for college matters. Use it for your applications. Check it regularly so you don't miss anything important regarding your submitted applications.

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The Common Application, also known as the Common App, makes it easy to apply to multiple colleges using one application. Is your dream school a Common App college? Here's everything you need to know.

What is the Common Application?

The Common Application is a single online college application form used by over 900 colleges and universities. Instead of filling out the same general information-like your address, GPA, and extracurriculars- a dozen times, you only have to do it once. The Common App dashboard also helps you track necessary application documents (like your letters of recommendation) and important deadlines.

What colleges use the Common App?

Common App colleges are a varied list of institutions: private, public, big, small, engineering colleges and liberal arts schools. Check out the full list of the 918 Common App schools.

When does the Common App open?

Get ready for application season! The Common App goes live every year on August 1.

When is the Common App due?

Your application deadline depends on whether you are applying early decision (typically November 1) or regular decision (typically January 1). Deadlines also vary by school, so be sure to check dates for every college you are applying to. You can find application deadlines (plus tons of school information) in our online college profiles.

What are the Common Application essays?

You'll submit one essay through the Common Application for all your schools. Some colleges may ask you to also answer a few supplemental questions. Check out previous Common App essay prompts now so you can start strategizing about which essay to write.

Do you apply for financial aid through the Common App?

The financial aid process begins with filling out the FAFSA and is separate from submitting your Common App (and with different deadlines!). Learn everything you need to know about financial aid.

What does the Common App cost?

The platform itself is free to use, but every college charges their own application processing fee (usually $30 to $75 for U.S. applicants and more for international applicants). You can apply for a fee waiver if you need one.

How do you apply to Common App colleges?

Follow these steps to apply to college through the Common Application.

1. Create a Common App account.

All you need is an e-mail address to get started. You'll be prompted to create a login and password and to answer a few quick questions about who you are (parent, teacher, or counselor) and when you're applying to college.

2. Confirm which of the schools on your list accept the Common Application.

Not all schools accept the Common App. Colleges may require that you fill out their own application form or ask you to use another application system like ApplyTexas for Texas colleges. Add schools that interest you to the My Colleges list in your Common App account.

3. Review the admission information for every school you are considering.

Keep in mind that Common App schools can have different writing, testing, essay, and letter of recommendation requirements. Make sure you do your research! You'll use the same Common College application form but admission requirements may differ from school to school.

For example, one college may require the SAT,while another school might be test optional. Many schools will ask you write essays in addition to the Common App essay or have additional college-specific questions for you to answer. You'll be able to submit all of these extras through the Common App dashboard.

4. Gather the information you KNOW you'll need

For the most part every application will ask for a copy of your high school transcript, a list of your extracurriculars, and information about your parent or guardian's educational background and work history.

5. Start working on your application

Your Application Dashboard will show all your colleges and the status of each component of your application. Pick an essay topic, start filling in general information, or ask a teacher for a letter of recommendation. There's no college application task too big or small!

6. Track the status of your application(s)

The icons on your Dashboard are there to guide your way. A green check means your work has been submitted to that particular college, a yellow circle means your application is still in progress, and a red dash means that a particular section is not required for admission to that college.

6. Submit!

Submit all your application materials by 11:59pm (in your local time zone) on the deadline date posted in your Common App Dashboard.

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To find the right college fit for you, think about what you need in four different categories: academics, campus culture, financial aid, and career services.

For 28 years, we've surveyed students at hundreds of colleges about their experiences on campus. We've learned a lot-first and foremost, that no two students are exactly alike, and no two schools are exactly alike. That's why we publish our ranking lists and school profiles every year: to help you compare colleges and find the best college fit for your unique personality and goals.

What college is right for me?

College fit comes down to your academic, social, and financial needs, as well as your career goals.

1. Academics

Does the college you're considering offer classes and learning opportunities that interest you? You don't need to declare a college major until your junior year of college-but you're more likely to succeed if you're excited about and engaged by the options available to you. Consider your learning style: do you prefer informative lectures or lively discussions? Research and analysis or hands-on experience and practice? Writing papers or working in small groups? Look for the academic experience you'll need to feel challenged and engaged, and what support you'll need for success-peer tutoring, accessible professors, mentorship, and career services are just some of the options you might find on campus. Check out course and program descriptions, reviews of professors, and sit in on some classes if you're able to visit campus.

Assessing your chances of admission can be a good way to identify a strong academic match (and, of course, your college list of dream and safety schools!). Most admissions counselors tell us that your GPA and the caliber of your high school classes are the most important elements of your college application, with standardized test scores not far behind. Check out the average numbers of the most recent incoming class and see how you measure up. You can find those stats in our school profiles, and if you want to improve your own numbers, we have a lot of tools to help.

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Do you want a big school or a small one? A hip urban campus or a verdant quad in the country? A college where everyone cheers on the basketball team, or one where every theater production gets a standing ovation? Every college has its own special vibe.

You can start narrowing down your list by making some decisions about the size of the student body and geographical location, and then move on to aspects you can identify by visiting campus, talking to current students and trusting your gut instincts: the personalities, politics, and interests of the student body. Take quality of life into account, too, and try to check out (or read about) the dorms, food, and recreational facilities on campus.

3. Financial Aid

The cost of college is one of the biggest concerns for student, parents, counselors. We hear that from the students we work with and see it on our College Hopes & Worries Survey. It's important to be realistic about your family's finances and avoid taking on unreasonable debts in the name of your education-but it's also important not to cross a school off your list because of a scary sticker price.

Many colleges and universities offer incredible financial aid packages (sometimes as a combination of grants and scholarships, which means no debt at all!). Raising your grades and your SAT or ACT scores will help you become more eligible for merit-based financial aid. And more and more data on college outcomes-that is, career placement rates and average starting salaries-is becoming available, which can help you assess the value of investing your tuition dollars in a particular college.

4. Career Development

In addition to making sure the schools you're considering offer the majors and classes that interest you, visit or contact the career development center at each. Find out how the school supports students in preparing for the professional world. Do they offer resume writing workshops? Practice interviews? Networking events with alumni? If you foresee yourself in a particular field, location, or specific workplace, asl about past students' track records of finding internships and entry-level jobs in those areas. College admission officers and career counselors are happy to highlight their institutions' success stories-as well as any unique career launching programs and experiences that their campuses offer. If you're not sure yet which direction you'll go in, see if career coaching and personal evaluations are available for students. Many institutions extend career support to alumni, too, which can be invaluable in the early post-collegiate years. As more and more students factoring post-graduate plans into their college decision process, college admission and recruitment officers are emphasizing career support and placement when pitching their schools to prospective applicants.

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The Pathways Scholarship is funded through proceeds from our annual Lime Connect Century Ride. Find out how you can participate to support next year's scholarship recipients. Click here to learn more.

Eligibility Requirements:

2023 Scholarship Applicants must match the following criteria:

Have, or consider themselves to have a visible or invisible disability*

Current high school senior in the U.S. or Canada graduating in the Spring or Summer of 2023

Accepted to, or applied and awaiting acceptance to, a 4-year university or college in the U.S. or Canada for the 2023-2024 academic year

Intending to be enrolled full-time in that 4-year university or college in Fall 2023

* An individual with a disability is defined as someone who has or considers themselves to have, a long-term, or recurring, issue that impacts one or more major activities that others may consider to be a daily function); this definition also includes the perception among others that a disability exists. We know that 90% of disabilities on campus are invisible, and candidates with all disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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PARENT SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP (PSP) PROGRAM Parent School Partnership (PSP) Program Since 1989, MALDEF's Parent School Partnership (PSP) Program has trained thousands of parents and community leaders throughout the nation to become agents of change in their communities. The 12-session PSP program provides parents with the tools necessary to become more effective advocates in improving their children's educational success, their schools, and their communities. Bring PSP to Your School MALDEF currently offers PSP programs in the greater Los Angeles area in California and in Atlanta, Georgia. MALDEF's PSP Training Manual and Curriculum MALDEF provides Train-the-Trainer workshops to groups that want to provide the Parent School Partnership (PSP) Program to parents in their communities. MALDEF staff provide training that prepares community leaders throughout the nation to become MALDEF PSP educators. The PSP program provides all of the tools necessary to launch classes for parents in communities, including handouts and templates for reproduction. Parents' Rights and Responsibilities Education is essential to the development of every child and for the progress of every community. In the United States, every child is entitled to a free high-quality K-12 public education regardless of race, nationality, native language, gender, or immigration status, without fear of unlawful discrimination or fear of deportation. Contact Us For more information on MALDEF's PSP programs and training information, please contact the office nearest you. For general matters, please contact our National PSP Program Office. About the Parent School Partnership (PSP) Program Since 1989, thousands of parents have successfully completed MALDEF's Parent School Partnership (PSP) Program and now work with others to accomplish significant projects to improve our schools. Parents are our nation's best hope for ensuring that public schools educate and prepare well our future national leaders and contributors to community progress. PSP graduates join a growing cadre of PSP alumni nationwide who are helping to lead the effort to reform public schools. By attending a free 12-session program, participants learn how to overcome language and cultural barriers, gain an in-depth understanding of their rights, their children's rights, advocacy tools and approaches, and how the American public education system works. As a central experience of the program, participants develop group projects ranging from school clean-ups to community advocacy to ensure progress toward a just and equitable education that prepares all students for college and career. Parents make a great contribution to our national progress when they demonstrate a commitment to their children's success and to improving public education for all children. Join and become a leader in this ongoing effort! Bring PSP to Your School and Become a Trainer MALDEF currently offers PSP programs in the greater Los Angeles area and in Atlanta, Georgia. If your school or community organization meets outside of these areas, please see the details on the Train the Trainers Program below. There is no fee for the PSP program within the areas mentioned above, but MALDEF requires the following:

A signed agreement to implement the program at your school or organization

Assistance promoting the program at your school or community site

A classroom-like facility for all workshops

A minimum of 25 participants to begin the program

A secured time and location for the classes

Child care and translation throughout the duration of program, if needed

A liaison to coordinate program logistics with MALDEF staff as needed (e.g., secure guest speakers, obtain transportation to program activities, assist with graduation)

Notification of any changes such as cancellations, room changes, etc.

Once classes begin, we meet with parents once a week for two hours. As part of some classes, we invite guest speakers, such as teachers, a principal, a board member, a high school counselor, an elected official, or a reporter. Other classes involve a field trip to a local university, a library and/or a school board meeting. Throughout the program, parents also work on a group project to identify an area of potential improvement within their school or community, and then create an action plan to achieve progress. MALDEF Train the Trainer Program A formal PSP program presentation conducted by PSP staff is a required prerequisite to launch a "training of trainers" program. MALDEF's PSP team will gather extensive research highlighting your community's infrastructure and demographics. This will enable MALDEF staff to assess the needs in the schools and the community, and to make recommendations for a trainers' program. In addition, this serves as an opportunity to meet community members and determine the feasibility of delivering the program to your community. For details regarding bringing a Train the Trainer program to your organization, please contact Kevin Alcantar, PSP Program Associate, at (213) 629-2512 x103. Parents' Rights and Responsibilities Education is essential to the development of every child and for the progress of every community. Every child is entitled to a free high-quality K-12 public education regardless of race, nationality, native language, gender, or immigration status without fear of unlawful discrimination or threat of deportation. To be effective student advocates, parents must understand their rights and assume responsibility in their children's educational progress. To learn about the specific federal and state education rights available to all students and their families, please . When Exercising Your Rights It is recommended that before exercising your rights as a parent, you should:

Have a clear understanding of your rights.

Be clear in communicating what information you are requesting from school officials.

Be assertive when communicating. To learn more about positive assertive behavior, click here.

Use a direct, non-aggressive tone of voice.

Be persistent and try again if the initial contact was unsuccessful.

Consider writing a formal letter or email (English, Spanish) to voice your concerns.

It is essential that parents become informed of their rights and responsibilities to be effective school partners and education advocates. Although not all interactions between parents, teachers, and school officials will go as each party wants, all need to strive to collaborate with one another to improve educational outcomes for children. Related Information Related Information Sample Letter - English Sample Letter - Spanish Effective Communication Handout - English Effective Communication Handout - Spanish Know Your Rights Pamphlet Derechos Educativos Federales Folleto YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM The Youth Leadership Program (YLP) was established in 2005 as an innovative leadership training program for high school students designed to promote college access and introduce civic participation. The goal of YLP's year-round programming is to increase high school graduation rates and college admissions for Latinos, and foster greater public engagement. Our program is centered on supporting our most vulnerable Latino students through various Restorative Cultural Arts Practice projects. YLP participants have worked on a variety of projects, including one tracing the history of MALDEF's civil rights work in the Latino community, a student-centered radio program sharing the personal stories of college applicants, a writing project to examine implicit bias in schools, and a mural project to address food injustice at highly-segregated schools. For more information on YLP, contact Omar Ramirez, (213) 629-2512 x137. The Parent School Partnership would like to thank the following sponsors: United Way of Greater LA, Sodexo, McDonald's, the Wells Fargo Foundation and Union Bank Contact Us For more information on MALDEF's PSP programs and training information, please click on the office located nearest you to send a message. For general matters, please contact our National PSP Program Office. National PSP & Train the Trainer Program Office 634 S. Spring St., 11th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90014 Phone: (213) 629-2512 National Parent School Partnership Program Adrian Sandoval, National PSP Director Kevin Alcantar, PSP Program Associate Los Angeles PSP Program Karen Oliva, Director 634 S. Spring St., 11th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90014 Phone: (213) 629-2512 x162 Atlanta PSP Program Office Isabel Sance, Director Phone: (470) 878-0785

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