{"id":1020,"date":"2022-08-16T14:56:10","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T14:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.class101.com\/monmouthcountynj\/?p=1020"},"modified":"2022-09-23T17:07:12","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T17:07:12","slug":"college-application-101-a-guide-to-the-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.class101.com\/monmouthcountynj\/college-application-101-a-guide-to-the-app\/","title":{"rendered":"College Application 101: A Guide to the App"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s that time of the year again! College application season is right around the corner for the Class of 2022. Here at Class 101, we understand how confusing the college application process can be. To help families understand what they need to do,&nbsp; we\u2019ve broken down the different types of college applications you need to be aware of: the Common App; the Coalition Application; college-specific applications; and university system application.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preparing for the Application Process&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s never too early to start preparing for the college application process. Regardless of&nbsp; what type of application your school is using, you\u2019re going to need the following materials before you start:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u2013 high school transcript<\/li><li>\u2013 standardized test scores (ACT and\/or SAT)<\/li><li>\u2013 personal essay<\/li><li>\u2013 list of extracurricular activities&nbsp;<\/li><li>\u2013 list of academic achievements and awards<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While some colleges may require only a few items on this list, having all of them in front of you can be useful in making sure your application is as strong as it can be. Along with your letters of recommendation\u2014which you can request from teachers, guidance counselors, and others\u2014these materials form the backbone of your application.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Common Application<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Common Application, also known as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonapp.org\/\">Common App<\/a>, is the most popular application used by colleges. Students can fill it out one time and use it to apply to as many schools as they\u2019d like using the Common App system, a list that includes&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonapp.org\/explore\/\">over 900 schools<\/a>. The Common App generally requires students to submit transcripts, extracurricular activities, and to respond to at least one of seven essay prompts through one common set of forms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to these requirements, schools may ask for additional information, such as responses to short supplemental essay questions, information on their family\u2019s connections to the school, residency, choice of major, and other topics. All of this information can be submitted through the Common App website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coalition Application&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 2015, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org\/\">Coalition Application<\/a>&nbsp;is the newest type of college application. Students can upload past essays, presentations, videos, or projects that they\u2019ve completed throughout their high school career to their application. This approach allows college to be more&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org\/faq\">accessible<\/a>, especially to lower-income, under-resourced, and first-generation students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For colleges and universities to be allowed to use the Coalition Application, they must be invited to participate by the Coalition Application\u2019s leaders, usually because they abide by certain standards relating to access, affordability, and student success. As the organization&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org\/news-announcements\/new-members-2020\">states<\/a>&nbsp;on its website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCoalition membership is by invitation only to institutions that meet rigorous standards in at least two of three areas of emphasis\u2014access, affordability, and success. For example, institutions must enroll at least 20 percent under-represented and low-income students; graduate students with low-to-no debt, while either meeting students\u2019 full demonstrated financial need, offering low-cost in-state tuition, or providing responsible financial aid packages; and\/or have a graduation rate of 70 percent or higher or, for low-income and under-represented students, a graduation rate equal to or greater than the school\u2019s overall graduation rate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org\/faq\">goals<\/a>&nbsp;of this application are to drive students to think about the college application process sooner and remove the barriers faced by those who do not have access to college planning resources. Students applying through the Coalition Application are given additional free informational resources regarding the college application process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>College-Specific Applications&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some institutions have their own application process, requiring specific documents and other resources that must be submitted individually. While there are exceptions, colleges and universities with their own applications tend to be more selective. Universities such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uadmissions.georgetown.edu\/applying\/\">Georgetown University<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mitadmissions.org\/apply\/\">MIT<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westpoint.edu\/admissions\">West Point&nbsp;<\/a>do not use the Common App but instead have their own proprietary platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Requirements for these platforms can vary dramatically, with certain colleges requiring responses to specific essay questions, video or audio submissions, and other content. It is essential that students identify what these requirements are ahead of time so that, when it comes to apply, they are not rushing to gather resources before the deadline. This information can often be found on the institution\u2019s website or, barring that, through an email or phone call with the admissions department. Class 101 college planners can also identify these requirements on behalf of students and their families.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>University System Application&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A shared system application is an application that can be used to apply to multiple campuses within the same university system. These systems tend to be public universities run by individual states. At the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.suny.edu\/attend\/apply-to-suny\/\">State University of New York<\/a>, for example, students can apply to any of the university\u2019s campuses through the same portal, uploading specific documents required for admissions to specific campuses and programs. This information is often indicated on the specific campus or program site and can also be found through a Class 101 college planner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Final Breakdown<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>College application season can be challenging for students and their families. While this blog doesn\u2019t include information on every part of the application process, it provides a basic overview of some of the most popular application systems. We encourage all students and their families to reach out to our college planners for personalized support and resources. Whether you plan to apply to a university system through a platform like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.applytexas.org\/adappc\/gen\/c_start.WBX\">applyTexas<\/a>&nbsp;or a small liberal arts institution through the Common App, our staff can ensure you have everything you need when you need it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s that time of the year again! College application season is right around the corner for the Class of 2022. Here at Class 101, we understand how confusing the college application process can be. 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