THe common application
Definition: In 2012, The Common Application is used for undergraduate admissions by 488 colleges and universities. Only schools that evaluate applications holistically are allowed to use the common application; that is, the admissions staff must take into consideration things like letters of recommendation and the application essay. If a college bases admission solely on GPA and test scores, they can not be members of the Common Application. Nearly all top colleges and top universities use the Common Application.The Common Application covers several areas: personal data, educational data, standardized test information, family information, academic honors, extracurricular activities, work experience, a short answer essay, a personal essay, and criminal history. Financial aid information needs to be handled on the FAFSA.
In most cases, the Common Application is submitted electronically, and the Common Application websitedoes a great job organizing your documents and keeping track of the different application components.
Many schools will ask for a supplemental essay to complement the personal essay options provided on the Common Application. These supplements are often submitted through the Common Application website.
In most cases, the Common Application is submitted electronically, and the Common Application websitedoes a great job organizing your documents and keeping track of the different application components.
Many schools will ask for a supplemental essay to complement the personal essay options provided on the Common Application. These supplements are often submitted through the Common Application website.
what's an ap course?
Definition: Advanced Placement or AP courses are college-level classes taught on high school campuses. They generally involve significantly more challenging curriculum and more rigorous homework than non-AP classes, and they culminate in a high stakes exam, administered by the College Board on high school campuses in early May.The spring exam costs around $86 per class, runs two to three hours, and is graded on a scale of 1 to 5, with a 3 constituting a passing grade and a 4 or 5 being even more desirable. Many universities offer course credit for a high score, or allow students to skip the corresponding class in college. APs also give added heft to a college application, because they tell admissions officers that the applicant has taken - and succeeded at - college-level work, and the grades are “weighted,” i.e., a B in an AP class is worth an A in a regular class.
Examples:
Because Jane scored 5s on so many of her AP classes - calculus AB, German, European History and so on - she started college as a second semester freshman.
Examples:
Because Jane scored 5s on so many of her AP classes - calculus AB, German, European History and so on - she started college as a second semester freshman.
What is rolling admissions?
Definition: Colleges with rolling admissions begin looking at applications and filling their freshman class as soon as the paperwork begins arriving, sometimes as early as August or September. Students generally receive acceptances or rejections within four to eight weeks of submitting their applications, and in most cases, a decision is not due until spring. Every college differs, of course, so it's important to read the fine print.
IN SHORT:
Rolling admissions offer an edge for early birds. But wait too long to apply, and students may find themselves aced out of a spot in the freshman class.
IN SHORT:
Rolling admissions offer an edge for early birds. But wait too long to apply, and students may find themselves aced out of a spot in the freshman class.
What is Early Action?
Definition: Both "early action" and "early decision" allow students to apply to college on an accelerated schedule, and hear back from the university of their choice ahead of schedule as well.But while early decision is binding, an early action acceptance gives students options. They can apply to more than one school as an early action applicant. And once accepted, they can either decide immediately or wait until spring to make a final decision.
Examples:
Jane already had two early action acceptances. Now, she was waiting to hear from the other schools before making a decision.
Examples:
Jane already had two early action acceptances. Now, she was waiting to hear from the other schools before making a decision.
NCaa Eligibility Center
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a nonprofit organization. Its members are a diverse group and are located all over the country-including more than 1, 200 colleges and universities, conferences and other organizations. The NCAA is here to help make competition fair, safe and sportsmanlike. The organization also works to make sports a productive part of college life. After all, education is the most important part of your college experience. So if you become a STUDENT-Athlete, the NCAA will be working for you--as a student and athlete.