FAQs about applying to college?

CC_Joy
Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:52:19 +0000

Thank you to all! We have a solid list so far. Anyone have anything else to add?

How do I start making my college list?

What is a safety school?

How do I find merit scholarships?

Is it advantageous to apply ED?

Can you still get merit if you apply ED?

Can you apply to other schools in EA/RD if you are also applying ED?

Should I take the SAT/ACT even though most schools are test-optional?

Will attending a summer program at a college increase admissions chances at that college?

What if I don’t have 10 different activities to put on Common App?

How much do AP scores matter?

How much do essays matter?

How much do extracurriculars matter?

How much do recommendations matter?

Role of GPA vs. U/W GPA in admission.

Role of taking AP classes for admission, vs. role of AP scores after enrollment.

Interpreting own ACT/SAT scores vs. those listed for colleges of interest by search engines.

How many colleges to apply to

How to prepare for in-person college visit “tours”, what to ask/look for, how to “retain” what was learned from each experience.

Lack of ECs and if/how/when to “mitigate”.

How to use the Common Data Set and what you can find, i.e.

How much does the essay matter?

Does demonstrated interest count?

What is the average ACT for admitted students?

What is a Net Price Calculator (NPC) and how does it apply to me?

How does major/ program factor into admissions odds?

How does in-state vs. out-of-state factor into admissions odds?

Does it really matter to apply EA (non-binding) vs RD?