In some cases, international students need to fill out a completely different application. In addition, all international students are responsible for assimilating supplemental information to include identification forms and bank statements. We recommend that you contact the college or university directly to find out exactly what they require.  (Back to top)

Create a strong academic foundation of courses.

Commit to volunteer activities and get involved in extracurricular activities.

Prepare for and take the appropriate standardized tests.

Start the college visit process early.

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It is critical that you start as early as your junior year contemplating this question. You need to find the college or university that possesses most of the attributes you feel are necessary to help you succeed at the next level. Start thinking about size, location, majors and religious beliefs. We also strongly encourage our students to visit colleges and universities during the summer and on breaks. (Back to top)

It is the organization through which many of the nation's colleges and universities speak and act on athletic matters at the national level. Athletes who are planning on attending a Division I or II school and competing in a sport must register with the Clearinghouse by the end of their junior year.  (Back to top)

Early Decision- requires a commitment on your part to attend the college if you are admitted. You must withdraw all other applications upon acceptance. Application deadlines are usually November 1; notification is typically around December 15; and the reply date is usually in January.

Early Action- This plan offers the opportunity to apply before regular decision and to hear before regular decision applicants. If you are admitted, you do not have to respond until May 1. Does not require a commitment nor withdrawal of applications.

Rolling Admission- The college will review the applicant's folder as soon as it is complete and will return decisions within a few weeks. Many state universities follow this process.

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It is an application form used by more than 100 colleges and universities whose names are imprinted at the top of the cover page. After completing the form, the student may send a photocopy to each participating college to which he is applying. Supplemental forms may be required by some colleges. (Back to top)

Some private colleges require the CSS PROFILE form to award their non-federal aid funds. The PROFILE does not replace the FAFSA - you must still file a FAFSA in order to be considered for federal student aid. You can obtain the CSS PROFILE form from the College Counseling Office or on-line as early as September 15 of the senior year.

To apply for federal aid, all students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid available in the College Counseling office or on-line. The FAFSA is available in late fall of the senior year and should be submitted as soon as possible after January 1 of the year in which a student plans to enroll in college.

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