STEINMETZ COLLEGE PREP COUNSELING DEPARTMENT Senior Seminar Overview of Admissions Process.
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STEINMETZ COLLEGE PREPCOUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Senior Seminar Overview of Admissions Process
There are 4 application options; regular decision, early action, rolling
admissions, and early decision.
Regular Decision Early action
Students submit an application by a specified date and receive a decision in a clearly stated period of time. Non-binding commitment.
Students apply early and receive a decision well in advance of the institutions regular response date. Non-binding commitment.
Application Options
Rolling admissions Early decision
These schools do not have applications due dates but instead will notify the students of admissions once the application is processed. It is still in the best interest for the student to apply early because these programs can fill up. Non-binding.
This plan allows a student to apply early (check due dates) for an early determination of admissibility. If accepted the student is obligated to withdraw all other applications and attend this school. Binding commitment.
Application Options
What does open enrollment mean?
OPEN ENROLLMENTCity Colleges are “open enrollment” colleges. This means that once you have a high school diploma, you can attend them regardless of your GPA or ACT scores.
•C I T Y C O L L E G E S
•P U B L I C C O L L E G E S
•P R I VAT E C O L L E G E S
•F O R - P R O F I T C O L L E G E S
•L I B E R A L A RT S C O L L E G E
•U NI V E R S I T I E S
•C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
•VO C AT I O NA L / T E C H N I C A L A N D C A R E E R C O L L E G E S
Types of Schools
City Colleges
City college credits are transferable to most colleges and universities.
Who do you need to talk to in order to make sure the classes you are taking at one of the 7 City Colleges are transferable to a 4 year university?
City Collegescollege advisors
All City Colleges have College Advisors.
Make sure you communicate your plans to the College Advisor.
Be prepared and aware of requirements before you plan on transferring.
City Colleges
Richard J. Daley CollegeHarold Washington CollegeKennedy-King CollegeTruman CollegeWilbur Wright CollegeOlive-Harvey CollegeMalcolm X College
Public Versus Private
Public
Funded by local and state governments
Lower tuition rates for students that reside in that state
Private
Rely on tuitions, fees, and other sources of funding
Private donations can sometimes provide generous financial aid packages
For-Profit Colleges-beware!• Colleges that
operate as a businesses
• Offers a variety of degrees that prepare students for a specific career
• Credits earned may not transfer to other colleges so make sure to speak with an admissions representative
Liberal Arts Colleges
Offers a variety of courses in liberal arts, such as literature, history, languages, mathematics and life science
Most are private offering a four year program
Prepares for a variety of careers or graduate work
Universities
Larger institutions that offer more majors and degree options
Most contain different programs that pertain to your choice of career like education, business, engineering, or health sciences
Most universities include a four year program
Community Colleges
Offers a two year Associates degree that allow you to transfer to a four year college
Provides both Certificates and Associates degrees that prepare for specific careers
Very affordable with a lower tuition price
Vocational/ Technical and Career Colleges
Offers specialized training in a specific industry or career
Programs include the culinary arts, firefighting, dental hygiene and medical-records technology
Usually offers certificates or associates degree
Types of College Applications
1. Common Application
2. Universal Application
3. School Specific Application
How do I know what type of college to go to?
That depends on several factors…• What type of career do want?• In what college majors are you interested?• What type of degree do you want (how long
do you want to be in school)?• In what type of educational environment do
you work best ?• How are you going to pay for college?• What other personal responsibilities do you
have?
Common Application
Streamlines the college application process by completing one standardized application that can be submitted to over 400 schools
Requires one individual essay and one letter of recommendation.
Universal Application
• Similar to the Common Application but is only submitted to 75 different intuitions.
• Application process is less rigid than the Common Application.
School Specific Applications
Applications that are specific to colleges and universities
Make sure to check out the school website for any additional application requirements
Questions???
Do not hesitate to contact your school counselor if you have any questions
GOOD LUCK ON YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS!