THE APPLICATIONS
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Common Application: Usually referred to simply as the “The Common App,” this application is now accepted by over 600 universities.
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Universal College Application: Another centralized application, the UCA is accepted by over 40 colleges and universities.
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Individual college and university websites: May offer their own applications accessed from their sites.
HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATIONS:
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BigFuture: College Board’s website offers guidance on how to begin your college applications
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The College Bound Organizer: A book to help you stay organized, on top and one step ahead throughout your college application process
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College Point: Free one-on-one college advising for qualifying students.
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Fiske Real College Essays That Work: Tips for writing an effective essay.
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Naviance: An online tool to help track and manage your college applications.
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The Princeton Review: Suggestions from The Princeton Review on how to tackle your application essays.
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