Like applying for a job, you have to apply to go to college. Don't worry! This is not quite as scary as it seems. Most colleges and universities now have the ability to apply online so you can check out the application first. If at all possible, meet your Admissions team face to face. Call the college and ask for the Admissions office. Most colleges will be happy to schedule an appointment with you.

Your Admissions Counselor should take the time to walk you through the campus and acquaint you with the layout of the school, answer any questions that you have, and provide you with any additional information you need. You are about to make a large investment of your time and money; be comfortable with the school you choose. Remember, the job of the Admissions office is to admit students. They want to work with you; they want to help you through the process! Let them. Your Admissions officer can be an invaluable resource. Each college has different requirements for the Admissions process. Generally speaking, this is the process.

Fill out the application. (There may be a fee associated with the application; many schools waive the fee if you complete the application online.) Some schools require you to write an essay and submit it with your application. Follow the guidelines closely. If they say it needs to be 500 words or less, do not decide that your essay should be 1000 words. Conversely, don't decide that two sentences make an essay. If you are unsure as to what the essay requirement entails, talk to your admissions counselor.
Request your transcripts (aka Student Record Request). In all likelihood, your high school will no longer have a copy of your transcript. Transcripts are usually archived off-site within a year or two after graduation. The district to which your high school belongs will have a copy of your transcript.

There is usually a nominal fee involved. Transcripts typically go directly to your college admissions office, and not to you. They will be in a sealed envelope. If you obtain the transcripts directly, do NOT open the sealed envelope or you will need to go through the whole process again.

There are multiple ways to request your transcripts.

Online. Many school districts have websites that allow you to order your transcript online. Use a search engine and search for the name of your high school district and "get my transcripts". If you don't remember the name of your high school district, call your high school.
Call the high school district office and request to have a copy of your transcript sent to the college. They will either direct you to a website or fax a form to you authorizing the release of the transcripts.
Many colleges request your transcripts for you. You will need to complete a form authorizing them to do so.



Pre-Admissions Testing

Although most colleges require that traditional students take either the ACT or the SAT (standardized tests for college admissions usually given to high school seniors), most colleges with a non-traditional student program do not make this a requirement. Nevertheless, remember that requirements differ for each school. Your school may require some form of pre-admissions test. If your college requires an admissions test, you can find test preparation guides at most major bookstores, or your college may offer test preparation courses.

When to Apply

Most colleges have some type of deadline to process admission applications. Find out when the deadline by checking your school's website or by asking the admissions counselor. Apply early in the process. It would be disappointing to make the decision to go to college and then have to wait a year because you miss the admissions deadline.

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