Applying+to+a+4+Year+College

=Applying to college can take a lot of time and effort.= =My goal is to make it as easy as possible.=

= (1) READ, READ, READ and then WRITE! =

When you choose which colleges to apply to - go to the school's website. Most of them have a "Prospective Students" section. This will give you lots of information about the school. PLEASE make sure you have the requirements to apply to this college. It will tell you what kind of GPA and/or S.A.T. scores that most of their students had at the time of admissions. Does this mean you MUST have that to apply? No, but if you are close you have a better chance at being accepted. When you are ready to apply, find the link to Undergraduate Admissions on the school website. Many school have a tab that says "Prospective Students" Go there and READ what it says!

Most schools want you to submit your application online (save a tree!).
 * BEFORE you start filling out the application please READ the instructions and every page of the application FIRST. **

**//__Many schools have forms that the counselor needs to fill out and teacher recommendations forms.__//** **//__You may have to print these out, or send them to an email address.__//** //All teachers have an email address.// //GO to the school website ([|www.buncombe.k12.nc.us/acrhs]) then click on the "Staff" link and find the teachers/counselors name.// //This will take you to their page and this has their email address.//  //Mrs. Krisher's email is teryll.krisher@bcsemail.org//  Here are some links to popular college admissions offices/applications: <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">UNC Chapel Hill Chapel Hill Admissions[|UNC Chapel Hill Admissions] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Appalachian State [|Appalachian State Admissions] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">UNC Charlotte [|UNC Charlotte Admissions] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">UNC Asheville [|UNC-A admissions] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">UNC Greensboro [|UNC Greensboro admissions] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">UNC Wilmington [|UNC Wilmington admissions] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">NC State [|NC State Admissions page] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Western Carolina WCU Admissions [|Western Carolina University] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Wake Forest [|Wake Forest admissions] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Duke [|Duke admissions] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Warren Wilson [|Warren Wilson Admissions] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Mars Hill [|Mars Hill College admissions]

<span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">If you are applying to NC schools you can use **CFNC.org website** [|CFNC to apply to college] <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">You can go in and create a profile then you can send your application to a bunch of schools all at one time. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">You can even ask for your transcript to be sent electronically at no cost. <span style="display: block; font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Another way to apply to colleges is to use the **COMMON APPLICATION**. There are over 350 schools that accept the Common Application in the U.S. This means that instead of filling out different applications for every school, you can fill out one application and make copies to send to all of your choices (if they accept it). The same applies to all the supporting documents like teacher recommendations, and secondary school reports! <span style="display: block; font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Go to the site: [|The Common Application] UNC-CHAPEL HILL uses the Common Application!

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">(2) Planning and Deadlines <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Every college has deadlines for their applications. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Make sure that you plan accordingly. If you need some supporting documents, or a transcript PLEASE plan at least two weeks in advance of the deadline. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">A application deadline means they need YOUR part of the application submitted by this date. We can send your transcript after this date, but they will not look at your application until it is completed. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">**Early Action vs. Early Decision** -

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Make sure you pay attention to whether you are applying Early Action or Early Decision.

<span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">**Early Action** means that if you apply by the early deadline (which is usually in November) you will get a decision in December or January. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">**Early Decision** means this is the college that is your first choice. This is a binding contract. If you are accepted by Early Decision you are telling the college that if they accept you, you will commit to attend that school and you will withdraw all other applications. Most require that you submit a deposit at the time of acceptance. ($)

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">**Regular Decision** - this is the deadline that most people apply to. It is usually in January or February. You will get your decision from the college in the spring.

<span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">**IF YOU ARE APPLYING TO A SCHOOL THAT HAS A NOVEMBER 1 DEADLINE PLEASE HAVE YOUR TRANSCRIPT REQUEST IN TO MRS. BEACHBOARD NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 20TH! IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A NOVEMBER 15TH DEADLINE PLEASE HAVE YOUR TRANSCRIPT REQUEST IN TO MRS. BEACHBOARD BY OCTOBER 27TH.** <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">**IF YOU ARE APPLYING TO A SCHOOL WITH A FEBRUARY 1 DEADLINE PLEASE REQUEST YOUR TRANSCRIPT BEFORE CHRISTMAS BREAK BY DECEMBER 10TH!**

<span style="display: block; font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: left;">**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">(3) Submit your application ** <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Submit your application by the deadline. Make sure to include the application fee! If you apply online you will need a credit card. If you apply by snail mail you can send a check.

<span style="display: block; font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">The supporting documents are the rest of the things that the college requires before they will look at your application. Every college is different. Most schools have a list in the application instructions that tell you exactly what they require. If you cannot submit everything electronically then I suggest you get everyting together and put it in a big manila envelope and mail it. <span style="display: block; font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">The supporting documents may include:
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">(4) Gather the supporting documents. **

===<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Secondary School Report or Counselor Recommendation === <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Request this through my email: Mrs. Krisher's email

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">[[image:rocketstakeoff/green_bullet.gif width="21" height="21" align="left"]]Teacher Recommendation
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Request these through the school website: [|School website]

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">[[image:rocketstakeoff/green_bullet.gif width="23" height="22" align="left"]] High school transcripts
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">These can be sent electronically. The schools will ask you for your NC Wise # (This is your school lunch number) OR you can request that I send them electroncially via my email address: Mrs. Krisher's email

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">[[image:rocketstakeoff/green_bullet.gif width="21" height="20" align="left"]]College transcripts
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">You will have to send these if you took ANY classes through AB Tech including Criminal Justice <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">[|A-B Tech Transcript Info]

===<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Official score reports for your S.A.T., A.C.T. or A.P. scores ===

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">You will need to send an Official copy of your S.A.T., A.P. or A.C.T. scores to each school if you didn't have them sent at the time you took the test.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Here are the links:
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">**S.A.T. score reports can be sent using this link**: [|S.A.T. scores report]

===<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">A.P. Score reports can be sent using this link: [|A..P. scores reports] ===

<span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">**A.C.T. score reports can be sent using this link**: [|ACT score request]

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">**Remember; none of your test scores appear on your transcript!!!**
**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">(5) Transcripts: ** > <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">If you have taken any A-B Tech classes while in high school (such as Criminal Justice) you need to have them send your college transcript. Here is a link to A-B Tech to request a transcript from them. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">[|A-B Tech Transcript Info.]
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Most transcript can be requested electronically. Read the application for instruction. Transcripts sent electronically are free.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">All transcript requests go to Mrs. Beachboard. They cost $3.00 each. Give her at least 48 to prepare your transcript.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Make sure that you bring in any forms that you need Mrs. Krisher to complete at the time you request your transcript. Counselors reports go in the same envelope as the transcript.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Don't forget to give Mrs. Krisher a copy of your resume' so she can write you a letter of recommendaton. Mrs. Krisher needs at least a week to complete the forms. PLEASE refer to number 7 below for more information about the resume'.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">(6) Letters of Recommendation
<span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Most schools want one or two teacher recommendations. <span style="background-color: #00ff00; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Please make sure to give the teacher at least a week to write you a letter of recommendation. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">(Mrs. Hudzik will probably need two weeks notice). Make sure to give them any forms they have to fill out. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Also give them a copy of your resume' or fill out the Letter of Recommendation Form and personal data sheet. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">

<span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">**(7) Your Secondary School Report or Counselor's Recommendation**

<span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #800080; display: block; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">Please Note: <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #800080; display: block; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">In NOVEMBER 2012 Mrs. Krisher will be out of the country for two weeks! <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #800080; display: block; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">If you are applying for anything with a NOVEMBER 1 DEADLINE, <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #800080; display: block; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">you will need to get the request to MRS. KRISHER no later than OCTOBER 15th! <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #800080; display: block; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">A NOVEMBER 15th DEADLILNE by OCTOBER 29th! <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">If you need Mrs. Krisher to fill out a Secondary School report or write you a letter of recommedation <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">please supply her with the following:

<span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Please tell me about your activites (Include things that you have done at school and in the community.) <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">***Annotations will really help me. (Dates, duties, offices held, projects completed)** <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">If you work, tell me about that. Not just where and for how long, but what you have personally gained from the experience. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Tell me about what you goals. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Tell me what you are passionate about in life and in school. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Are there any special circumstances at home that will effect your ability to pay for college? <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">*For example; a single parent household, a parent with a disability or chronic illness, a large family <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">If there is something that really is important to you, then let then me know!


 * <span style="background-color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">PLEASE GIVE THIS INFORMATION TO MRS. KRISHER **
 * <span style="background-color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">AT LEAST A WEEK (OR TWO) BEFORE THE DEADLINE!!!!! **