College Applications: Bomber How to’s

1. Take the appropriate screening test for admission.  (COMPASS, SAT, ACT or school specific test) Visit www.rsd.edu/schools/hergert for samples and registration information.

2. Request, pick up, download or create an online application account for the schools you are hoping to attend. The Career Center has an assortment of Washington School applications available as well.  Three to five schools are the recommended number.

2. Print a paper copy of the entire application and use this copy as your practice document.

4. Read the entire application from beginning to end prior to answering the questions/completing the form.

5. Find the due date for the materials and label the top of the practice document.  Plan to complete the entire admission application at least one week prior to the deadline.

6. Make a list of the items you will need to complete the application process.  These items may include:

· A list of courses you are currently taking

· Addresses of schools attended

· Your intended major or area of study

· Birthplace

· Permanent address (including e-mail address)

· Family annual income

· High school transcript including summer school and Running Start

· Personal Statement/Essay

· Volunteer work record including the name of the organization, tasks completed, date and time committed.  Most have this in their Activity List found created for their portfolio.

· Personal Activity List

· Application Fee check or credit card

7. If you are going to apply online, take the appropriate printable form to your counselor for class rank information.

8. Photocopy or print the entire completed application  and keep for your records.

9. Take the application packet (which you have placed in an addressed envelope) to Mrs. Baker in the counseling office.  Ask her to insert your transcript, test card and letters of recommendation if necessary and mail the document.

Early Decision vs. Early Action

What is the difference?

Early decision plans allow you to apply early and get an admission decision early.  However, the plans are binding meaning if you apply as an early decision candidate you agree to attend the college if it accepts you and offers an adequate financial aid package.  You may apply to only one college using early decision.

 

Early action plans notify you of acceptance in January or February.  But unlike early decision, most early action plans are not binding, meaning you do not have to commit to a college  which you’ve applied for early action.