Application
This application is the most widely used application, with more than 1,000 colleges and universities accepting it
What is The Common Application
The application process in which students submit an application to an institution of preference (usually in November or December) and receive a decision well in advance of the institution's regular response date.
What is Early Action
This form is completed by families seeking financial aid and is processed free of charge by the federal government.
FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid
A standardized test to measure the English language ability of non-native speakers wishing to enroll in English-speaking universities.
What is TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language
College Counselings nickname
What is CoCo
Many schools require this (or multiple) in order to better understand the applicant in the context of the classroom.
What is teacher letter of recommendation
According to this plan, often used by large universities, a student may apply at any time up to a designated closing date. Four to six weeks from the time the file is complete, the student will be notified of her decision.
What is Rolling Admission
This is awarded to students with demonstrated financial need. Packages typically consist of scholarship, grant, loan, and work
Financial Aid Package
The Composite score for this exam ranges from 1 (low) to 36 (high).
What is the ACT
The date by which the student must inform the college of intention to enroll. Also known as Candidate Reply Date.
May 1st
This document allows for applicants to share their activities, work experience, community service in an organized and detailed way. It is not accepted by all colleges and universities, but many do accept it as part of the application.
What is a resume
The application process in which students submit an application to an institution of preference (usually in November) and receive a decision within six weeks of submitting the application. Students may apply to only one school under this program.
What is Single-Choice or Restrictive Early Action
This program provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses.
What is Federal Work Study
The practice of selecting the highest scores from each section of a test to create the highest possible overall score.
What is Superscoring
The highest level of intercollegiate athletics sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the United States
What is NCAA Division I
The word limit for the Common Application essay
What is 650 words
The application process in which students make a commitment to a first-choice institution where, if admitted, they definitely will enroll.
What is Early Decision I or II
Dollars awarded to a student for the funding of their education. This is aid money that does not have to be re-paid.
What are Scholarships and Grants
This exam will move to a digital version beginning in March 2024
What is the SAT
A secondary field in which a student wants to specialize while working on their major. This can be in a field associated with a major or something that is unrelated.
What is a minor
The date that the Common Application is available and can first be submitted.
What is August 1st
An internal deadline where students need to submit their applications two weeks prior to the actual deadline.
What is THE DANA DEADLINE
The date that the FAFSA typically is available
What is October 1st
This means the college allows all applicants to decide for themselves whether to submit test scores.
What is Test Optional
A required assignment for Forum that is due when we return from winter break. It consists of many questions ranging in topics that will help you as you begin the process of self-reflection and will equally help your counselor in getting to know you/guiding you through this process.
What is the Junior Questionnaire