College Application Process
Once the decision has been made to apply to a college here are the steps required to complete the application process:
- Application: The Avondale Academy Counseling Department recommends that students complete their applications by October 1. Application deadlines, however, vary by school.
- On-Line: The majority of colleges and universities encourage students to apply for admission via their on-line application. Links to on-line applications can be found at each college's admissions webpage. Please click on the following link to access all of the Michigan Colleges and Universities Admissions Office websites http://www.macrao.org/mcm.asp
- Paper: While many colleges have eliminated their paper applications entirely, some colleges have downloadable applications on their websites, or will provide a paper application when requested by students.
- The Common Application: Many colleges and universities across the country subscribe to a program that allows students to complete a single college application and have it sent to any participating school. "The Common App" is available to be complete on-line or paper. Click on the link to access The Common Application.
- Transcript
- Beginning in the 2012-2013 academic year Avondale Academy will participate in an e-transcript initiative, in which all student transcripts will be submitted online via Parchment. Please follow this link for detailed instructions on Requesting High School Transcripts
- Standardized Test Results
- Avondale Academy does not provide standardized testing results to colleges. Therefore, it is the student's responsibility to take have their official scores sent to the colleges to which they are applying.
- www.actstudent.org (ACT)
- www.collegeboard.com (AP, SAT, SAT Subject Tests)
- Letters of Recommendation
- If the college or university that you are applying to requires a letter of recommendation from a teacher or a counselor, you should give whomever you are asking to write a letter for you plenty of notice (at least two weeks). It is helpful if you can provide the writer with a resume outlining your accomplishments.
First Generation College Students
Are you the first in your family to go to college? ACT (Family Firsts) offers different resources for helping your student plan for college.
Are you the first in your family to go to college? ACT (Family Firsts) offers different resources for helping your student plan for college.