College Applications
Many students and families are not sure how to apply for education after high school. We hope the information below will help understand this process.
When do I apply to college?
Most college applications are available beginning August 1st of the student's senior year. Some applications don't become available until September 1st. Regardless of application availability date, we encourage all students to apply to schools of their choice before fall break. A number of schools have priority application deadlines of November 1st. It is important to note that when a college posts a deadline, they must have all required application materials received by that deadline.
What do I need to apply to college?
Typically, college applications require:
Application (found on the college's website)
High School Transcript (order on www.parchment.com)
Senior Year Schedule
College Admission Testing Scores
Personal Essay
Recommendation Letters
Will I get in to the college of my choice?
The best way to find out if a particular college is a good match is to speak with your student's school counselor. Most colleges will post information about their admission requirements on their website. This will usually include median grade point averages and test scores of their admitted students. In the state of Indiana, the most challenging school to be admitted is Notre Dame. Indiana University Bloomington, Purdue University, and Butler are also significantly challenging and getting harder each year. Students should apply to multiple schools that have the program of their choice and also have admission requirements that the student can meet.
When will I find out if I get in to college?
Most colleges are on what is called "rolling admission". This means that colleges review applications as soon as they receive all of the required materials. Therefore, the earlier you apply, the faster you will hear back from them with an admission decision. The turnaround time is close to 4-8 weeks.
Many students and families are not sure how to apply for education after high school. We hope the information below will help understand this process.
When do I apply to college?
Most college applications are available beginning August 1st of the student's senior year. Some applications don't become available until September 1st. Regardless of application availability date, we encourage all students to apply to schools of their choice before fall break. A number of schools have priority application deadlines of November 1st. It is important to note that when a college posts a deadline, they must have all required application materials received by that deadline.
What do I need to apply to college?
Typically, college applications require:
Application (found on the college's website)
High School Transcript (order on www.parchment.com)
Senior Year Schedule
College Admission Testing Scores
Personal Essay
Recommendation Letters
Will I get in to the college of my choice?
The best way to find out if a particular college is a good match is to speak with your student's school counselor. Most colleges will post information about their admission requirements on their website. This will usually include median grade point averages and test scores of their admitted students. In the state of Indiana, the most challenging school to be admitted is Notre Dame. Indiana University Bloomington, Purdue University, and Butler are also significantly challenging and getting harder each year. Students should apply to multiple schools that have the program of their choice and also have admission requirements that the student can meet.
When will I find out if I get in to college?
Most colleges are on what is called "rolling admission". This means that colleges review applications as soon as they receive all of the required materials. Therefore, the earlier you apply, the faster you will hear back from them with an admission decision. The turnaround time is close to 4-8 weeks.
