Lesson 11B: Different Types of Submissions and Definitions to Know
Regular Decision: The typical route
– General Deadline: [show-hide] Jan 1st – Feb 15th [/show-hide]
– Competitive colleges may be as early as [show-hide] Dec. 1st [/show-hide]
– Less competitive colleges: [show-hide] May or June [/show-hide]
– Response by: [show-hide] April 1st [/show-hide]
Advantages of Regular Decision:
[show-hide] – More time to improve your test scores
– Share your 1st semester Senior year grades [/show-hide]
Drawbacks:
[show-hide] – Fewer spots will be available if you wait [/show-hide]
Early Action: A relatively new practice – get it early, find out early
– General Deadline: [show-hide] Oct. 15 – Nov. 15 [/show-hide]
– Response by: [show-hide] Dec. 15th [/show-hide]
– Go on winter break with an acceptance letter!
Advantages of Early Action:
[show-hide] – You look motivated and together
– Find out early [/show-hide]
Drawbacks:
[show-hide] – Can’t put off tests
– You have to start getting things ready early [/show-hide]
Early Decision: Only if you’re certain
– May even [show-hide] double [/show-hide]your chances of getting into the school you want to attend.
– General Deadline: [show-hide] Starting in October [/show-hide]
– Response by: [show-hide] Dec. 15th [/show-hide]
Advantages of Early Decision:
[show-hide] – Increase your chances of acceptance
– Look motivated and committed to the school [/show-hide]
Drawbacks:
[sho-hide] – Legally binding (you have to attend!)
– You can only apply to 1 school early decision
– You only have 1 financial aid package, so you have to take it [/show-hide]
Rolling Admissions
This is the how the majority of colleges process applications.
– Once they receive the application, they begin to evaluate that applicant.
– You’ll typically get a response within [show-hide] 6 to 8 weeks. [/show-hide]
Advantages of Rolling Admissions:
[show-hide] – The earlier…. the better
– Consider your application more than once [/show-hide]
Just because you get a rejection letter in the mail doesn’t mean you can’t get in. You can resubmit test scores and senior year grades for them to reconsider your application.
Disadvantages of Rolling Admissions:
[show-hide] – Late applicants have a much less chance of getting in
– Spots fill up more quickly [/show-hide]
National Candidate Response Date
On May 1st, you have [show-hide] to let the college know if you are going to attend. [/show-hide]
Also, your [show-hide] housing information and deposits [/show-hide] are due to the school.
Liberal Arts College
– A [show-hide] multidisciplinary approach [/show-hide] to college so you study all kinds of subjects.
– Liberal Arts Colleges are great for people who love [show-hide] to read, write, and learn. [/show-hide]
– Unlike large Universities, where you focus primarily on your major, Liberal Arts Colleges will expect you to take [show-hide] a variety of courses [/show-hide] in order to receive your degree.
Your Transcript
– A record of your all your classes and grades.
Where do I get it? [show-hide] The registrar at your school [/show-hide]
You can’t send the transcript to the schools yourself. Instead, your high school sends [show-hide] an official transcript [/show-hide] to the colleges you are applying to.
Don’t delay, and ask for a copy of your transcript early!
