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Now that October is almost over, all of you college-bound seniors should be filling out your applications. You have to make many choices about how you go about this process, first of all the form in which your applications will be sent.
Most schools have prepared special application forms for prospective students to complete. However, if you look at a number of them, you will find that they all ask some of the same questions. Because of this, a number of schools got together and developed the Common Application, which they will accept in lieu of the regular forms. Some schools also have a supplemental form with special questions on it for those who are applying with a Common Application. It is really up to you which one you use. If a lot of your schools accept the Common Application, then it might be worth using it. If only one school accepts it, I would advise using the school's regular application form. Whatever you do, make sure that your forms do not look photocopied. Question 2: Hand-write, type, or apply online? If the schools you are applying to offer an option to apply online, either through a commercial service like http://www.embark.com or on their own web pages, I recommend that you use it. It tells the school you are tech-savvy and willing to try new things. If you use Embark.com, you can do all of the work on-screen. On some other systems, you may want to print out the application and plan out your answers on paper and then copy them in to the system, because otherwise you might not get a chance to review them before sending the application. If you are uncomfortable with submitting personal data online or if your school does not allow it, the next best choice is to use a MS Word or Adobe Acrobat document and edit it online. You may be able to download these files from the college's website, or you can order the Apply! CD for free online at http://www.review.com/college/applycd.cfm If you can not edit the files on your computer, you can print the electronic versions out and complete them that way. If the school does not provide electronic versions of the applications, you can request that a paper version be mailed to you. Even if you plan on completing the application online or on your computer, it is often a good idea to request a paper application so that the school knows that you are interested and so that you can compare schools on paper. Go To Page: 1 2 |
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