What will a college or university consider in the admissions process?

1.Take the SAT/ACT and the subject tests if needed

2. Apply to the colleges either through Common Application or their own applications on their website

3. Send everything : scores, high school transcripts, recommendation letters, app. fee, essay, etc before the deadline

4. Apply for financial aid by the priority date

Then the colleges will look at your application when EVERYTHING is received. You can check your application status online. They will send you a letter in the spring.

If you're a freshman:

SAT/ACT scores

Rank

Extracuricular activities

letters of recomendation

high schools coursework

some schools require essays

If you're a transfer student:

essay if school requires it

current work at current college or university

number of transferable credit hours

GPA
Extracurricular activities