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The Application

By Allen Grove, About.com Guide to College Admissions

Some parts of the college application are more important than others, but they all need to be completed correctly. Here you'll find articles to help you understand the application and make sure your college application is the best it can be.

  1. Application Basics
  2. The Essay
  3. ACT and SAT Scores
  1. The Interview
  2. Financial Aid
  3. What To Do If Deferred, Waitlisted or Rejected

Application Basics

Learn about important deadlines and the types of information you'll need to present on your college application.

The Essay

For many selective colleges, the essay is at the heart of the application. This is the place where you can really present your passions and personality. Make sure your essay makes your application rise to the top of the pile, not get tossed in the garbage can.

ACT and SAT Scores

Like it or not, those standardized test scores usually carry a lot of weight. Here you'll learn the ins and outs of the SAT and ACT.

The Interview

A college interview is not the most important part of your application, but it can make a difference. These articles will help you prepare for the interview and avoid common interviewing mistakes.

Financial Aid

Choosing a college and getting accepted are the first big challenges in the admissions process. Now you need to figure out how to pay for school.

What To Do If Deferred, Waitlisted or Rejected

Being deferred or waitlisted isn't the end of the admissions process, and in some cases you can even appeal a letter of rejection. These articles will help guide you when you don't get the acceptance letter that you were hoping for.

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