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College Applications

by Jeff Flott

August 29, 2007

Most college and university applications are available online at the specific school website (usually listed under prospective students or admissions). Depending on the school the applications can either be filled out and submitted online or printed and mailed in. Either way it is a good idea to read the entire form before you complete it and make a photocopy of the form. Complete the photocopy and show it to your counselor. Then, transfer the information from the copy to the original.

Obtain all application materials from the college or university.
Apply online or print off a paper application from the university's admissions website
or
Request that an application be sent to you by calling the office of admissions or requesting information from the university's website or
Follow Directions closely. Make sure you know all the parts necessary to complete your file.

COLLEGE APPLICATION CONTENTS:
Completed paper application with signature (n/a if you applied online)
Check for the application fee or a fee waiver
Essay or personal statement if needed
Supplemental information (resume, portfolio, etc.) if needed
Counselor/Secondary School Report if needed
Teacher Recommendations if needed

Sign and date the application.

Each college or university will ask you to send a transcript of your high school work. Have the office send a transcript to each school you apply.

Make arrangements to have your standardized test (ACT) scores reported to your college of choice (if you did not do so on the ACT). This official notification is required; it is not sufficient to report your scores on the application form.

REMEMBER:
Priority filing deadline dates.
Inform your counselor when admissions decisions are received (accepted, denied, wait listed or deferred).

Application Essay

Many colleges now require a personal statement or essays to help understand what makes you different from other candidates (often admission counselors are faced with many applicants with similar grade point averages and ACT scores).

Tips:
Make a point.
Illustrate it with details
Prepare for the essay before you write it
Carefully check spelling and grammar

Community/Junior College Online Applications

Heartland Community College

Printable Application Form (http://www.heartland.edu/application.pdf)

Admission Guidelines
Admission is open to all students who can benefit from our programs including:
High School Graduates
GED Certificate Holders
All persons 18 years of age or older
Transfer students from other colleges and universities
High school students recommended by an appropriate high school official

Joliet Junior College

Online Application (https://www.jjc.edu/forms/admf.ASP)

NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST

____ Complete an Application for Admission, attach a copy of your high school or GED Transcript, and send to the JJC Admissions Office.

___ Take the COMPASS placement test. You must bring a photo I.D. to take the test. For more information regarding COMPASS testing call (815) 729-9020 ext. 2284.

___ For special accommodations taking COMPASS contact the StAR Program at (815) 729-9020 ext. 2220.

___ Receive an Acceptance letter from the JJC Admissions Office.

___ Investigate the financial aid and scholarship processes. To obtain information visit www.jjc.edu/financialaid.

___ Information regarding Student Housing visit
www.campushousing.com/joliet or call (815) 730-1020.

___ New Full time students must attend a group registration session. For more information visit www.jjc.edu/newstudent/registration.htm

___ Register for classes. For further information visit www.jjc.edu/newstudent, or call the Counseling Center at (815) 729-9020 ext. 2673.

___ Pay for classes or sign up for a deferred payment plan. Deferred payment contract may be generated at computer “kiosks”.

___ Purchase text books at JJC Bookstore or visit www.jjc.edu/bookstore.

Transferring from another college to JJC?

___ Complete an application for admission.

___ Request your official transcripts from the college(s) you have previously attended be sent to the Joliet Junior College Graduation Office.

___ Submit a JJC Transcript Evaluation Request Form. Contact Graduation Office at (815) 729-9020 ext. 2459.

___ Take Compass Test. If college-level English and /or Math have been completed with a grade of “C” or better, COMPASS testing may not be required.

___ Schedule an appointment with a JJC Counselor/Advisor. Call (815) 729-9020 ext. 2673.

Kankakee Community College

Printable Application Form (www.kcc.edu/pdf/admitapp.pdf)

When the form is completed, bring or mail it to Kankakee Community College, Office of Admissions and Registration, 100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL 60901.
Enrolling in KCC's College Credit Division courses is a simple seven-step process.
Submit an Admissions Form.
Request high school/GED transcripts.
Apply for scholarships and financial aid.
Make an assessment testing appointment.
Make an advisement appointment.
Register and get your student ID.
Attend orientation.

Parkland Community College

Online Application (https://pcweb.parkland.edu/admissions/)

Printable Application Form (http://www.parkland.edu/admissions/appform.pdf)

Admission to Parkland College is open to anyone who is a graduate of an accredited high school, has passed the GED test, or is at least 18 years of age and able to benefit from college-level instruction. Admission to the college does not ensure admission to a particular course or program of study. Should it be necessary to limit enrollment, priority will be given to residents of District 505.

Four Year Universities

Eastern Illinois University

Online Application (http://www.applyweb.com/apply/eiu/menu.html)

Printable Paper Application (http://www.eiu.edu/~admissions/pdf/app07.pdf)

Northern Illinois University

Online Application (http://www.niu.edu/admissions/onlineapp.html)

Printable Paper Application (http://www.admissions.niu.edu/admissions/2008niu.pdf)

Illinois State University

Online Application (http://www.ilstu.edu/welcome2isu/)

Printable Paper Application (http://www.admissions.ilstu.edu/downloads/applications/UndergraduateApplication.pdf)

Southern Illinois University

Online Application (https://salukinet.siu.edu/cgi-bin/admit/sisadm.cgi?sys_template=mtaplgsn&sys_logon=1)