When do you think it's best to apply to college, and how do you know it's the right one?

Question

I am going to be a senior next year and am having probems deciding on what to do. I get an issue of USAA magazine for teens once in awhile, and it says that there are pros and cons to applying early.

Answer 1

There's a difference between applying early and applying for a program like Early Admissions.

For many schools, like many large universities, admissions is considered on a "rolling" basis--that is, they admit qualified students until the class has been filled. The earlier you get your application in, the better.

Some schools have "early admissions" programs. They vary from school to school and they are more popular among the very competitive schools. Some schools have "binding" early admissions programs. You may have a slightly higher chance of getting in if you apply through an early admissions program, but if it's binding, it means you have to go there--you must withdraw all your other applications. And if you aren't sure they will give you the financial aid you need, you should not apply to a binding early admissions program. They can and do check with other schools to make sure you haven't applied, and if you have, they may rescind your admissions. If you aren't accepted early admissions, some schools will reject you outright and some will defer you to the regular admissions pool, where you will be reconsidered in the spring with the applicants who did not apply early admissions (your decision then would not be binding). Usually, only the best and brightest are accepted early.

Some schools also have early admissions programs that aren't binding--you are free to apply to other schools. Again some of these schools will reject you outright and some will defer you to spring if they don't admit you early.

Whatever you do, make sure you get your applications in as early as possible--as soon as you can after your Senior year starts for rolling admissions, or by the deadline for early or regular admissions. (Most deadlines for regular admissions are in January.)

Answer 2

i imagine that's healthier to stay with as early as a threat- oftentimes between Sept and Dec a million, notwithstanding it really is okay to stay with contained in the spring besides. in case you keep on with when you graduate, you'll lose an finished 365 days of faculty. in case you'll do something like that, you would besides take a 365 days or 2 of classes at a community college, and move.

Answer 3

Let's answer the first question, when to apply. I would recommend to start applying right before Christmas. Some college have specific date when applications will be acceptted for freshman admission.

When you apply for college, apply to a large number of colleges that you like. Most colleges send out acceptance letters in the March-April timeframe. Once you have gotten a reply back, then you can choose from those that acceptted you. Visit the colleges if you can, do some research, too. Make a list of colleges that you want to go to, then rank them.

Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that the college you think is right for you now, will be the right one, once you are there.

Answer 4

Appllying early is good so you know your not late. You have to decide what you want near or far from home, your area of study things like that. You decide what you want then pick the college that meets your needs.

Answer 5

the answer is yes