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!